The petrol-headed partnership that defined a generation of motoring television has officially hit the brakes. Jeremy Clarkson, Richard Hammond, and James May have formally dissolved their joint company, Grand Tour Ltd, bringing a symbolic end to one of their most significant business ventures together.
The company's closure was confirmed through official filings on Companies House, showing that the final dissolution was completed in late August. This move effectively winds up the corporate entity that was central to their operations following their high-profile departure from the BBC's Top Gear.
The End of The Grand Tour Era?
While the company name directly references their Amazon Prime show, The Grand Tour, its closure does not necessarily signal the end of the programme itself. The trio continue to produce content for the streaming giant, with recent specials being filmed under different production arrangements.
However, the dissolution certainly marks the end of a major chapter in their business relationship. Grand Tour Ltd was incorporated in April 2015, just months after their explosive exit from the BBC, serving as a vehicle for their new independent projects.
A Look Back at the Journey
The formation of the company was a direct response to their newfound freedom after the BBC era. It represented:
- Creative Independence: Full control over their projects and brand.
- Business Partnership: A shared investment in their collective future.
- A Fresh Start: A clean break from the past and a launchpad for their Amazon venture.
Despite the company's closure, the three presenters remain a solid unit professionally. They are currently working on the next instalments of The Grand Tour, with fans eagerly awaiting new specials following the success of Eurocrash and Sand Job.
This corporate reshuffling is seen by many industry observers as a natural streamlining process rather than a rift in their famously robust friendship. It reflects the evolution of their careers and the changing landscape of television production in the streaming age.
