Chris Harris on Cars

Chris Harris on Cars is a British-American motoring television series, presented by Chris Harris, and broadcast by BBC America from July 11, 2016. It is a spinoff show to Top Gear, and is also a television rebooted series of YouTube motoring series Chris Harris on Cars.[1] The series concluded on August 22, 2016 and was replaced by Top Gear America in 2017.[2]

Chris Harris on Cars
GenreMotoring
Created byBBC Worldwide
Presented byChris Harris
Country of originUnited States
Original languageEnglish
No. of seasons1
No. of episodes7
Release
Original networkBBC America
Original releaseJuly 11 (2016-07-11) –
August 22, 2016 (2016-08-22)
Related
Top Gear

Production

In July 2016, it was announced that Top Gear presenter Chris Harris would be broadcast on BBC America, starting on July 11, 2016.[3] The show features the same title as Harris' YouTube channel.[1] BBC America have also used the same title card from the Chris Harris on Cars YouTube channel.[3][1]

In September 2016, Harris announced that the show had gone on hiatus, in order for him to concentrate on filming Top Gear.[4] The show has been cancelled due to the announcement of Top Gear America.[2]

Episodes
No. Title Reviews[5] Original air date
1Episode 1[6]Porsche 911 GT3RS • Aston Martin GT12 • McLaren 650S[7]July 11, 2016 (2016-07-11)
2Episode 2[8]Ferrari 488 GTB • Ferrari 212[9]July 18, 2016 (2016-07-18)
3Episode 3[10]McLaren 570S • Bugatti EB 110[11]July 25, 2016 (2016-07-25)
4Episode 4[12]V8 Mercedes-AMG GT S • Citroen 2CV[13]August 1, 2016 (2016-08-01)
5Episode 5[14]BMW M3 • Lexus RC F • Porsche Cayman GT4[15]August 8, 2016 (2016-08-08)
6Episode 6[16]Mercedes-Benz AMG C63[17]August 15, 2016 (2016-08-15)
7Episode 7[18]McLaren P1 • LaFerrari • Porsche 918 Spyder[19]August 22, 2016 (2016-08-22)

Broadcast

The show is broadcast internationally on BBC Brit in countries such as: Australia, South America, South Africa, Poland and Scandinavia.[20] It will not be aired in the United Kingdom.

Reception

Chris Harris on Cars is competing against Harris' other new show Chris Harris Drives, which airs on the official Top Gear website.[21] He has since "said goodbye" to his Chris Harris on Cars YouTube channel, as he is "really busy" with his new shows.[22]

References
  1. "Chris Harris on Cars - YouTube". YouTube. Retrieved July 20, 2016.
  2. O'Connell, Michael (March 20, 2017). "BBC America Doubles Up on 'Top Gear' with New U.S. Version (Exclusive)". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved July 3, 2017.
  3. Perkins, Chris (July 8, 2016). "Chris Harris on Cars - New BBC Car Show for Top Gear Host". Road and Track. Retrieved July 20, 2016.
  4. "Watch Chris Harris on Cars Episodes Online". SideReel. Retrieved November 4, 2016.
  5. "Watch Chris Harris on Cars - Episode Guide - SideReel". SideReel. Retrieved July 21, 2016.
  6. "Chris Harris on Cars: Episode 1". BBC America. Retrieved November 4, 2016.
  7. "Watch Chris Harris on Cars Season 1 Episode 1 Online - SideReel". SideReel. Retrieved July 21, 2016.
  8. "Chris Harris on Cars: Episode 2". BBC America. Retrieved November 4, 2016.
  9. "Watch Chris Harris on Cars Season 1 Episode 2 Online - SideReel". SideReel. Retrieved July 21, 2016.
  10. "Chris Harris on Cars: Episode k3". BBC America. Retrieved November 4, 2016.
  11. "Watch Chris Harris on Cars Season 1 Episode 3 Online - SideReel". SideReel. Retrieved November 4, 2016.
  12. "Chris Harris on Cars: Episode 4". BBC America. Retrieved November 4, 2016.
  13. "Watch Chris Harris on Cars Season 1 Episode 4 Online - SideReel". SideReel. Retrieved November 4, 2016.
  14. "Chris Harris on Cars: Episode 5". SideReel. Retrieved November 4, 2016.
  15. "Watch Chris Harris on Cars Season 1 Episode 5 Online - SideReel". SideReel. Retrieved November 4, 2016.
  16. "Chris Harris on Cars: Episode 6". SideReel. Retrieved November 4, 2016.
  17. "Watch Chris Harris on Cars Season 1 Episode 6 Online - SideReel". SideReel. Retrieved November 4, 2016.
  18. "Chris Harris on Cars: Episode 7". SideReel. Retrieved November 4, 2016.
  19. "Watch Chris Harris on Cars Season 1 Episode 7 Online - SideReel". SideReel. Retrieved November 4, 2016.
  20. John Plunkett and Mark Sweney (July 8, 2016). "Top Gear's Chris Harris builds on YouTube hit with a global BBC show". The Guardian. Retrieved July 21, 2016.
  21. Garlitos, Kirby (June 16, 2016). "Chris Harris Gets His Own Feature Series On TopGear Website". TopSpeed. Retrieved July 21, 2016.
  22. Radu, Mihnea (July 18, 2016). "Chris Harris Says Goodbye to His Youtube Channel, Brings Old Crew to Top Gear". autoevolution. Retrieved July 21, 2016.
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