The Stig has landed his own show on BBC One now that he's finally free from Jeremy Clarkson's shackles.

The Getaway Car, hosted by Dermot O'Leary, will see couples battling it out in a series of driving challenges.

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Will the relationships between married couples, grandparents and grandchildren, siblings and best friends survive when they're behind the wheel facing all manner of tasks?



The best couples will face Top Gear legend The Stig in an attempt to win prize money.

"This is a show that's really about relationships," O'Leary said. "We all think we are great drivers, but what tickled me most is seeing how people, who obviously love each other very much, speak to each other when they are behind the wheel of a car.

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"It brings out the worst in all of us... but in a fun way. It's a warm show that will stretch a family's patience with those they love most in the world. I had a whale of a time doing the pilot and now can't wait to make the series."



O'Leary was previously linked to a role on The Stig's other show Top Gear, but perhaps he was really hinting at this job.

The Getaway Car - a 12-part series, which BBC One controller Charlotte Moore described as "really fun" and "adrenaline charged" - will air on Saturday nights on BBC One in 2016.

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