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Daily Mirror
30-04-2025
- Automotive
- Daily Mirror
Lando Norris to make cameo on Car SOS as he delivers emotional message
Car S.O.S is set to feature racing star Lando Norris in an upcoming episode, where the Formula One whizz will deliver a touching message. Lando, 25, a five-time Grand Prix winner across seven seasons, will make a guest appearance on Car S.O.S on Thursday, 1st May. The McLaren racing driver will be embarking on a 'special mission' to thrill a motorsport enthusiast. He's joined forces with hosts Tim Shaw and Fuzz Townshend to surprise the fan with a heartfelt pre-recorded message, reports the Express. In a tear-jerking moment, Lando's message is played on a wall of TVs in an electronics shop. He delivers a personal message to the fan, which leads to an even bigger surprise waiting outside the store. A fully restored VW Polo G40 is parked outside, creating an unforgettable moment on the popular National Geographic programme. The episode has been billed as 'heartwarming' and promises a 'dream come true' for a motorsport aficionado. Lando is among a host of celebrity guests gracing the thirteenth season of Car S.O.S, which launched in March with Tim and Fuzz back at the helm. Other famous faces, including Mike Brewer, Jeremy Clarkson, and Johnny Vegas, all feature in the new series. Each instalment sees Tim and Fuzz breathe new life into vehicles that hold deep sentimental value for owners who, due to illness or hardship, are unable to complete the restoration themselves. Alongside celebrity appearances and emotional moments, viewers can also anticipate some jaw-dropping car transformations. Throughout the thirteenth series, Tim and Fuzz tackle a variety of vehicles including the Land Rover Discovery Series 1, Suzuki Jimny, a classic VW Beach Buggy and, in a show first, a Ferrari.
Wales Online
30-04-2025
- Automotive
- Wales Online
Lando Norris makes emotional cameo on Car SOS in 'heartwarming' episode
Lando Norris makes emotional cameo on Car SOS in 'heartwarming' episode Formula 1 star Lando Norris will make an appearance on Car S.O.S as he undertakes a 'special mission' to delight a motorsport fan Lando Norris on Car S.O.S (Image: (Image: National Geographic) ) The popular show Car S.O.S is set to feature racing driver Lando Norris in an upcoming episode, where the Formula One star will deliver a touching message. Lando, 25, a five-time Grand Prix winner over seven seasons, will make a guest appearance on Car S.O.S on Thursday, 1st May. The McLaren racing driver embarks on a 'special mission' to bring joy to a motorsport enthusiast. Joining forces with hosts Tim Shaw and Fuzz Townshend, he surprises the fan with a heartfelt pre-recorded message, reports the Express. In a deeply moving scene, Lando's message is played on a wall of TVs in an electronics shop. He delivers a personal message to the fan, which leads to an even bigger surprise waiting outside the store. Lando Norris is due to appear on Car S.O.S Article continues below BBC Beyond Paradise fans spot Neville Parker nod in Humphrey Goodman scene after show exit READ MORE: A fully restored VW Polo G40 awaits outside, creating an unforgettable moment on the hit National Geographic programme. The episode has been described as 'heartwarming' and promises to fulfil a 'dream come true' for a motorsport fan. Lando is among several celebrity guests featuring in the thirteenth season of Car S.O.S, which began in March with Tim and Fuzz once again leading the show. Other well-known personalities, including Mike Brewer, Jeremy Clarkson, and Johnny Vegas, also make appearances in the new series. Each episode sees Tim and Fuzz restore vehicles that hold significant sentimental value for owners who are unable to complete the work themselves due to illness or hardship. Lando shares a message for a fan (Image: (Image: National Geographic) ) Article continues below In addition to celebrity guests and emotional moments, TV viewers can anticipate witnessing some remarkable car transformations. Throughout the thirteenth series, Tim and Fuzz tackle a variety of vehicles including the Land Rover Discovery Series 1, Suzuki Jimny, a classic VW Beach Buggy and, for the first time in the show's history, a Ferrari. Car S.O.S airs on Thursdays at 8pm on National Geographic.
Yahoo
17-03-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
Jeremy Clarkson hailed as 'generous' as Car SOS hosts open up about guest stars
From Prince Harry to now Jeremy Clarkson, many celebrities have given up their time over the years to help out on Car S.O.S. Presenters Tim Shaw and Fuzz Townshend spoke to Yahoo UK about the true generosity of those who take part on the show, including "generous" Jeremy Clarkson. Among the guest stars in the latest series, former Top Gear and The Grand Tour star Clarkson invited the Car S.O.S cameras to Diddly Squat Farm to film a reveal for a Land Rover Discovery Series 1 that airs on 10 April on National Geographic. Townshend praised Clarkson for defying all expectations and showing his true character to be a "generous" man. He told Yahoo UK of Clarkson: "Absolutely, I was totally surprised [about Jeremy Clarkson saying 'yes'] but that is because of the impression that people have of him, and actually that tends to that that turns out to be a long way from the truth." Townshend added: "He was generous in spirit, in time, with the people who were there. He allowed a coachful of the nominee's family to turn up in his backyard, basically. And hang around there and be there on his property on a weekday morning when I'm sure he had a lot of stuff that he could be getting on with. "But he did that, he allowed us to be there, we were there all morning... [As a Clarkson's Farm fan] it was great. It was brilliant being there [at Diddly Squat farm], although I did have to hide in the barn for quite a lot of it!" Cameras are rolling when the duo get to work on restoring a vehicle in secret for a well-deserving car owner, with the request made by a close friend or family member. It all leads up to the big reveal and emotional moment at the end where the car owner is reunited with their transformed vehicle. The celebrity guests are enlisted to help make the reveal extra special when surprising the car owner with their transformed vehicle. Of the big reveals, Shaw said: "This moment matters. This is a big life changing moment for many people who we Car S.O.S." "Car S.O.S has become a national institution now in the sense that everybody knows it, which is nice," Shaw added. "And even for those who don't watch it, getting hold of celebrities to come on the show has become a lot easier because they realise that what we're doing is a nice thing. "So when a request comes in from Car S.O.S to come on the show, people take it seriously, and it's then that you actually realise that a lot of A-listers, a lot of people around the world do watch Car SOS. "You forget who's watching it, I sometimes sit there and think, 'I wonder if, and I wonder if' over the years we've had various people from Jack Black, Tyson Fury, Prince Harry, all these people, and Clarkson coming on the show, what a wonderful guy, despite what some people might think." Clarkson isn't the only star to give up his time for this series. Comedian Johnny Vegas, who is a huge fan of the show, and Wheeler Dealer's Mike Brewer, who is a long-time friend of the presenters, also team up with the Car S.O.S team in the 13th instalment of the show. Despite Brewer presenting car show Wheeler Dealers on rival Discovery Channel, there is no rivalry between them and he was glad to come support his real life friends. "We've known Mike for a long time," Townshend said. "I've known Mike, you know, before I ever stood in front of a TV camera or anything like that when I was a car magazine journalist and stuff and I know that Tim knew him before as well." He added: "So yeah, he's our chum. He'll turn up to things, you know, if we're filming somewhere nearby, he'll show up anyway, just to come and say hello. And if we're nearby him, we'll go and say hello to him." Also from behind the scenes, Shaw and Townshend revealed that Vegas gave up a whole day of his time to get involved with Car S.O.S filming. Shaw added: "Johnny Vegas is genuinely a big fan of the show, so he wanted to come down to be a part of it, and that's the thing: there's television where you get paid to do it, but then there's also something lovely that you're doing, and you're just going to have a nice time and you go to it, like going to the zoo, you're going to have a nice time. "Johnny came down to the Car S.O.S zoo to have a great time with this and just mess around and give a car back to somebody and make that dream come true. And that's the thing about Car S.O.S. "We do rely heavily on people's kindness, but ultimately the reveal days when everything comes together and it's a special moment, so who wouldn't want to be there?" New episodes of Car S.O.S can be seen every Thursday at 8pm on National Geographic channel from 13th March.
The Independent
20-02-2025
- Automotive
- The Independent
Jeremy Clarkson was ‘accommodating and kind' in surprise appearance on Car S.O.S
Car S.O.S host Tim Shaw says people might be surprised by 'how accommodating and kind' Jeremy Clarkson was during an episode of the vehicle repair show. The National Geographic car renovation show is returning for a new series with a reveal to an owner due to take place at Clarkson's Oxfordshire farm in episode five. Shaw said industry people told him that the former Top Gear and The Grand Tour star turned Clarkson's Farm presenter was 'very unlikely to take part in the show'. He said: 'The general sentiment was, 'good luck with that'. But I figured it was worth a shot. 'Even though it was a busy time for Jeremy on the farm, I reached out to his long-time assistant and explained the story behind the car. 'It was an all-or-nothing request: 'Could we come to his home and reveal the car to its owner?' 'To my surprise, she got back to me almost immediately after speaking with Jeremy – and the answer was yes. We were all totally stunned. 'But it didn't stop there. Not only did he agree, but he was happy for us to bring a full coach load of people, literally the kind of coach you see barrelling down the motorway. 'We had the entire family there, and when you see the size of the group, you realise just how generous this offer was. 'I mean, think about it, 60 strangers turning up at your property. 'The Car S.O.S team and I were even invited into his kitchen for a chat before the big reveal. 'We spent about half an hour with him, and he was warm, friendly, and, of course, typically sarcastic and funny. 'But what might surprise the Jeremy Clarkson sceptics is just how accommodating and kind he was. 'He genuinely cared about the wellbeing of both the team and, most importantly, the car's owner.' Shaw also said that in more than a decade of filming the show Clarkson gave 'one of the kindest gestures we've ever had from any celebrity', after inviting the coach full of strangers to his home where the improved Land Rover Discovery Series 1 automobile was revealed. 'Now, I wasn't expecting hugs, tears, or a big outpouring of emotion from Jeremy when we handed the car back to its owner James,' he said. 'But he showed everyone involved that day that he's a kind, caring guy, even while keeping up that classic Clarkson front.' Also taking part in season 13 is comedian Johnny Vegas, and motoring presenter Mike Brewer. Clarkson, 64, has had three series of Prime Video show Clarkson's Farm, which has charted his difficulties farming on his land in Chadlington, near Chipping Norton, as well as him starting his Diddly Squat farm shop, since 2021. An upcoming fourth season follows him starting more businesses in the area. He currently has Hawkstone Brewery, and a pub in Asthall, near Burford, called The Farmer's Dog. Clarkson is also known for ITV's Who Wants To Be A Millionaire? and last year ended his Prime Video programme The Grand Tour with his co-presenters Richard Hammond and James May. Car S.O.S began in 2013, and has been presented by Shaw and John 'Fuzz' Townshend. Car S.O.S returns March 13 on National Geographic.
Yahoo
20-02-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
Jeremy Clarkson was ‘accommodating and kind' in surprise appearance on Car S.O.S
Car S.O.S host Tim Shaw says people might be surprised by 'how accommodating and kind' Jeremy Clarkson was during an episode of the vehicle repair show. The National Geographic car renovation show is returning for a new series with a reveal to an owner due to take place at Clarkson's Oxfordshire farm in episode five. Shaw said industry people told him that the former Top Gear and The Grand Tour star turned Clarkson's Farm presenter was 'very unlikely to take part in the show'. He said: 'The general sentiment was, 'good luck with that'. But I figured it was worth a shot. 'Even though it was a busy time for Jeremy on the farm, I reached out to his long-time assistant and explained the story behind the car. 'It was an all-or-nothing request: 'Could we come to his home and reveal the car to its owner?' 'To my surprise, she got back to me almost immediately after speaking with Jeremy – and the answer was yes. We were all totally stunned. 'But it didn't stop there. Not only did he agree, but he was happy for us to bring a full coach load of people, literally the kind of coach you see barrelling down the motorway. 'We had the entire family there, and when you see the size of the group, you realise just how generous this offer was. 'I mean, think about it, 60 strangers turning up at your property. 'The Car S.O.S team and I were even invited into his kitchen for a chat before the big reveal. 'We spent about half an hour with him, and he was warm, friendly, and, of course, typically sarcastic and funny. 'But what might surprise the Jeremy Clarkson sceptics is just how accommodating and kind he was. 'He genuinely cared about the wellbeing of both the team and, most importantly, the car's owner.' Shaw also said that in more than a decade of filming the show Clarkson gave 'one of the kindest gestures we've ever had from any celebrity', after inviting the coach full of strangers to his home where the improved Land Rover Discovery Series 1 automobile was revealed. 'Now, I wasn't expecting hugs, tears, or a big outpouring of emotion from Jeremy when we handed the car back to its owner James,' he said. 'But he showed everyone involved that day that he's a kind, caring guy, even while keeping up that classic Clarkson front.' Also taking part in season 13 is comedian Johnny Vegas, and motoring presenter Mike Brewer. Clarkson, 64, has had three series of Prime Video show Clarkson's Farm, which has charted his difficulties farming on his land in Chadlington, near Chipping Norton, as well as him starting his Diddly Squat farm shop, since 2021. An upcoming fourth season follows him starting more businesses in the area. He currently has Hawkstone Brewery, and a pub in Asthall, near Burford, called The Farmer's Dog. Clarkson is also known for ITV's Who Wants To Be A Millionaire? and last year ended his Prime Video programme The Grand Tour with his co-presenters Richard Hammond and James May. Car S.O.S began in 2013, and has been presented by Shaw and John 'Fuzz' Townshend. Car S.O.S returns March 13 on National Geographic.
