Top Gear Boss On Show's Meteoric Rise, BBC Exit & Clarkson Sacking | Andy Wilman (E382)

Top Gear Boss On Show's Meteoric Rise, BBC Exit & Clarkson Sacking | Andy Wilman (E382)

Andy Wilman is the legendary executive producer behind Top Gear and The Grand Tour, the creative force who helped turn a small, ageing motoring show into one of the most-watched programmes on the planet.


In this revealing conversation, Andy sits down with Jake to open up about the chaotic, brilliant, and often bruising journey behind the scenes. From the early days when Top Gear was “held together by accidents,” to the lightning-in-a-bottle chemistry that formed between Clarkson, Hammond and May, Andy explains how a mix of creative instinct, insecurity, and outright stubbornness shaped the show’s rise.


He also discusses the strange alchemy behind iconic ideas like The Stig, the happy mistakes that became formats, and the moments where the team’s success began to run away from them. Andy reflects on the personal cost of building a global juggernaut: the burnout, the pressure of chasing ever-bigger audience numbers, the fear of being “found out,” and the toll it took on his home life and mental health..


This episode goes far beyond cars. It’s a conversation about leadership, the dangers of unchecked momentum, the creative magic that comes from imperfection, and the deeper human truth Andy only recognised with hindsight: that success means nothing if you never stop long enough to enjoy it.


Want the exclusive story on the high-stakes Amazon deal that launched The Grand Tour? Watch Andy on 'The Room Where It Happened' with Jake.


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E48 - Susie Ma: The power of purpose

E48 - Susie Ma: The power of purpose

Susie Ma is the founder and CEO of Tropic Skincare, one of the UK’s fastest-growing skincare brands. Few successful entrepreneurs could claim to have more of a quintessential ‘rags to riches‘ story than Susie. Tropic Skincare, started life on a London market stall in 2004, where aged just fifteen, she was trying to find a way to pay the household bills.Today, her ‘ethical first’ approach to brand building has seen her gain award nominations for entrepreneurship and work with Lord Alan Sugar after appearing on BBC’s 'The Apprentice' and becoming the first runner up candidate ever to receive investment. Susie has build up a huge network of brand ambassadors up and down the country and her impressive business acumen secured her a coveted spot on the Forbes 30 Under 30 list for 2018. A big thanks to our founding partners Lotus Cars and GIVEMESPORT - the exclusive sports partner of the High Performance Podcast. To gain further access to editorial and social content from the podcast click here https://www.givemesport.com/podcastRemember, you can also get extended episodes of the podcast on our YouTube channel bit.ly/HPPYouTube and follow us on Instagram @highperformance. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

22 Maalis 20211h 10min

BITESIZE # 9 | Sean Dyche: The importance of good manners

BITESIZE # 9 | Sean Dyche: The importance of good manners

We recorded this podcast with Sean at the Burnley training ground where he is the longest serving manager in the Premier League. His passion for making his players better people was epitomised by the importance he placed on good manners as a starting point for everyone in life. A big thanks to our founding partners Lotus Cars and GIVEMESPORT - the exclusive sports partner of the High Performance Podcast. To gain further access to editorial and social content from the Podcast click here https://www.givemesport.com/podcastRemember, you can also get extended episodes of the podcast on our YouTube channel bit.ly/HPPYouTube and follow us on Instagram @highperformance. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

19 Maalis 20217min

E47 - Evelyn Glennie: How to take responsibility, not search for blame

E47 - Evelyn Glennie: How to take responsibility, not search for blame

Dame Evelyn Glennie is the world’s premier solo percussionist, performing worldwide with the greatest orchestras, conductors and artists. Evelyn was eight when she started to lose her hearing, and 12 when she was diagnosed as profoundly deaf. But in her own words “losing my hearing made has made me a better listener and musician”.Evelyn is a double GRAMMY award winner and BAFTA nominee and was awarded an OBE in 1993. She has over 100 international awards to date, including the Polar Music Prize and the Companion of Honour. A big thanks to our founding partners Lotus Cars. Remember, you can get extended episodes of the podcast on our YouTube channel bit.ly/HPPYouTube and follow us on Instagram @highperformance. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

17 Maalis 202152min

E46 - Sol Campbell: The importance of roots and wings

E46 - Sol Campbell: The importance of roots and wings

Sol made 646 appearances for five different clubs between 1992 and 2011, as well as playing 73 times for England, taking part in three World Cups and three European Championships.Sol, who began his professional career with Tottenham, enjoyed his most prosperous seasons with Arsenal after making a free transfer ahead of the 2001-02 season.At the Gunners, Sol went on to win two league titles and two FA Cups, scored in the 2006 Champions League final and was part of the legendary “Invincibles” team of 2003/4. Sol spent three years at Portsmouth, which included captaining the side's win in the 2008 FA Cup final. Since retiring from playing, Sol has managed Macclesfield Town and Southend United.A big thanks to our founding partners Lotus Cars. GIVEMESPORT is the exclusive sports partner of the High Performance Podcast. To gain further access to editorial and social content from the Podcast click here https://www.givemesport.com/podcastRemember, you can get extended episodes of the podcast on our YouTube channel bit.ly/HPPYouTube and follow us on Instagram @highperformance. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

15 Maalis 20211h 7min

BITESIZE # 8 | Jonny Wilkinson: All of me in every moment

BITESIZE # 8 | Jonny Wilkinson: All of me in every moment

Happy Friday! Today’s bitesize episode is the most impactful message from the most popular episode we’ve ever done. The continued feedback we get from our conversation with Jonny Wilkinson is truly humbling and mind-blowing. Listen to Jonny give his profound definition to living a high performance life - “all of me in every moment”.From the moment we heard these words at the very start of the podcast, we were hooked! Remember, you can get extended episodes of the podcast on our YouTube channel bit.ly/HPPYouTube and follow us on Instagram @highperformance. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

12 Maalis 20216min

E45 - Jo Malone: Finding your own superpower

E45 - Jo Malone: Finding your own superpower

Jo Malone CBE, is the Founder & Creative Director of Jo Loves, a household name and one of the world’s most successful businesswomen. There aren’t many people who haven’t had a product of hers in their home at some point. From modest beginnings, Jo fell in love with fragrance and built an incredibly successful brand, Jo Malone London, that she eventually sold and left the business before launching her ‘Jo Loves’ range inspired by the memories and moments in life that she loves.But there have been periods to her life that have been challenging to say the least. From cancer to career upheaval, and a set of decisions and dilemmas on a scale most of us are never faced with. Listen to the lessons Jo’s learnt from an extraordinary life. We absolutely loved this conversation!A big thanks to our partners Lotus Cars. Remember, you can get extended episodes of the podcast on our YouTube channel bit.ly/HPPYouTube and follow us on Instagram @highperformance. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

8 Maalis 20211h 5min

BITESIZE #7 | Dina Asher-Smith: You have to believe

BITESIZE #7 | Dina Asher-Smith: You have to believe

Today’s bitesize episode comes from the sprinter Dina Asher-Smith. Dina was a delight to have on the podcast, with such an incredible presence and personality, we were smiling all day! Here she is talking about the power of self-belief. Remember, you can get extended episodes of the podcast on our YouTube channel bit.ly/HPPYouTube and follow us on Instagram @highperformance. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

5 Maalis 20217min

E44 - Charlie Pierce: Finding the courage to jump

E44 - Charlie Pierce: Finding the courage to jump

Charlie Pierce is a Music Artist Manager from London and is founder and CEO of Neverno Management Ltd, the home of artists Angaleena Presley and Grammy nominee Yola Carter. Prior to working in the music industry, Charlie spent the first eleven years of her career working in the financial services and made a decision in 2015 to completely shift direction and set on an entirely new path to work in the music industry. This is Charlie’s story and lessons from having the courage to jump. A big thanks to our partners Lotus Cars. Remember, you can get extended episodes of the podcast on our YouTube channel bit.ly/HPPYouTube and follow us on Instagram @highperformance. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

4 Maalis 20211h 2min

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