Top Gear star Paddy McGuinness has revealed he was offered a “big part” in a soap – but saved his career by turning it down.
10.02.2020 - 13:36 / deadline.com
By Jake Kanter
International TV Editor
After Deadline first revealed the news last week, the BBC has confirmed that it is moving motoring show Top Gear from BBC Two to BBC One later this year.
Talks about the switch took place in January and BBC director of content Charlotte Moore decided to elevate Top Gear after being impressed with its performance among young and underserved audiences. Season 29 will air on BBC One later this year.
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