Who is Chris Harris and what is his Road Tripping show with Paddy McGuiness about?
OVER the years Chris Harris has become a much-loved TV star. Best known for Top Gear, he returned to TV with Paddy and Chris: Road Tripping, which saw him and good pal Paddy McGuinness travel around Europe. Chris Harris is a popular TV star and journalistRex Chris Harris was born on January 27, 1975 and is a journalist who has made a career in the automotive field as a writer, presenter and driver. He was born in Buckinghamshire and got his start as a journalist by writing for Autocar magazine. Chris went on to appear in a series of YouTube videos and created his own show Chris Harris On Cars. That show was later bought and moved to the BBC’s website. Most Read in Showbiz 'a blessing' Liam Payne's first song after death to be released - and it's just days away NOTHING TO HIDE This Morning's Ashley James praised by fans as she shows her 'real' body ALL-STAR CAST Oasis announce full line-up for Edinburgh shows as opening act confirmed BROWN UNBOTHERED Chris Brown parties 'without a care' at Halloween bash after rape claim SWEET NEWS Gisele 'pregnant with jiu-jitsu instructor's baby' 2 years after Brady split 'PANIC ATTACK' Perrie Edwards hospitalised and quizzed about drugs amid heart attack fears WOMAN OF THE YEAR Iconic Scots noughties rocker marries partner in Halloween-themed wedding PRICE OF LOVE Why ‘damaged’ Katie Price can’t stop sabotaging romances & 'trading down' XMAS CRACKER BBC on the hunt for Scotland's most festive home UP THE ALE Scandals of BrewDog's James Watt… beer sold in dead squirrels to bitcoin 'fraud' Before moving over to the main programme, Chris and Rory Reid hosted the Top Gear spin-off show called Extra Gear. Chris also races and has taken part in the Nurburgring 24 hours endurance test three times in 2010, 2015 and 2016. However, his team had to pull out of the 2016 race after their car was wrecked in a practice round. Top Gear journey In February 2016, Harris officially joined the cast of Top Gear. Most read in celebrity DIDDY HORROR Diddy 'sexually assaulted boy, 10, after drugging soda during audition' BROWN UNBOTHERED Chris Brown parties 'without a care' at Halloween bash after rape claim SWEET NEWS Gisele 'pregnant with jiu-jitsu instructor's baby' 2 years after Brady split WRONG CLASS Kanye West 'wanted Donda Academy kids to march & shoot guns,' ex-teacher claims WARRIOR FALLS The Warriors star dies aged 75 after making name in iconic 70s cult gang film stand by me Oasis reveal 2nd support act for sell-out 2025 reunion tour as 90s indie icons STAR VISITOR Still Game star spotted at Glasgow restaurant's special celebrations STAR GONE DJ Clark Kent dubbed 'God's favorite DJ' dies aged 58 after colon cancer battle SAD GOODBYE Grateful Dead bassist Phil Lesh dead at 84 SURREAL MOMENT Walking Dead star shocks staff with surprise visit to Glasgow restaurant He had served as an occasi
OVER the years Chris Harris has become a much-loved TV star.
Best known for Top Gear, he returned to TV with Paddy and Chris: Road Tripping, which saw him and good pal Paddy McGuinness travel around Europe.
Chris Harris was born on January 27, 1975 and is a journalist who has made a career in the automotive field as a writer, presenter and driver.
He was born in Buckinghamshire and got his start as a journalist by writing for Autocar magazine.
Chris went on to appear in a series of YouTube videos and created his own show Chris Harris On Cars.
That show was later bought and moved to the BBC’s website.
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Before moving over to the main programme, Chris and Rory Reid hosted the Top Gear spin-off show called Extra Gear.
Chris also races and has taken part in the Nurburgring 24 hours endurance test three times in 2010, 2015 and 2016.
However, his team had to pull out of the 2016 race after their car was wrecked in a practice round.
Top Gear journey
In February 2016, Harris officially joined the cast of Top Gear.
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He had served as an occasional presenter for Top Gear before he was promoted to a main host.
Chris originally presented the series alongside co-hosts Matt LeBlanc and Rory Reid.
He then hosted the show with Freddie Flintoff and Paddy McGuinness before the show was shelved due to Freddie’s crash.
Teaming up with Paddy again
Chris reunited with his good friend Paddy f0r their BBC show, Paddy and Chris: Road Tripping.
The show aired in autumn 2024 for three episodes and saw them travel Europe together looking for a healthier lifestyle.
In episode one, Paddy and Chris headed to Sweden,
They were seen embracing the Nordic mindset of ‘friluftsliv’, which means getting back to nature and the great outdoors.
For the second leg of their European health adventure, they touched down on the rocky Greek island of Ikaria, nicknamed the island of longevity.
I could mention many things about the enigma that is Chris Harris, but alongside all the laughs and banter, we genuinely learn a lot about ourselves and each other on this trip, which has been eye-opening.
Paddy McGuinness
The final episode, the two friends were in Switzerland, where they explored its multi-million-pound wellness industry.
Speaking about working with Chris again, Paddy told the BBC: “I could mention many things about the enigma that is Chris Harris, but alongside all the laughs and banter, we genuinely learn a lot about ourselves and each other on this trip, which has been eye-opening.
“I have also learnt, however, that Chris has terrible taste in music and should never be given control of the car radio again!”
On a more serious note, he added: “There were some moments where we both really did some soul searching and thought about how we can make the most of the years ahead of us.”
While Chris said: “Paddy and I have been good friends for many years and we have spent a lot of time together, so I thought I knew him pretty well.
“But this soul-searching mission has definitely changed us; we’ve learnt a lot about each other and ourselves. It’s been great to experience that with Paddy.”
Married with kids
Chris is reportedly married with three children.
However, he keeps much of his personal life private and does not share pictures of his family.
Instead, he chooses to only share his passion for cars publicly.
