Chris Goffey
Encyclopedia
Chris Goffey is a British journalist
, best known as a presenter of the BBC
motoring television series Top Gear. Goffey crossed over to Channel 4
in the mid 1980s and worked with two motoring programmes (The Motor Show and Wheeltracks) before returning to Top Gear. He has also worked on many different corporate, instructional, and motivational films for a variety of clients.
magazine where for five years his responsibilities included the news pages. Recognition came in 1975 when he was designated News Editor. Leaving Autocar in 1977, he obtained his own editorship with the journal Motor Trader.
. However, Goffey has always had an interest in motorsport. During a race among all the Top Gear presenters in SEAT Ibiza
s in 1996, Clarkson noted that the last time Goffey had been on a track, he had been "tearing the tyres off an Audi 80
".
and Supergrass
and Babyshambles
drummer Danny Goffey
, who, coincidentally, appeared on the 2007 Top Gear
comic relief special, Top Gear of the Pops
: through Danny, he is also step-grandfather to Daisy Lowe
.
Journalist
A journalist collects and distributes news and other information. A journalist's work is referred to as journalism.A reporter is a type of journalist who researchs, writes, and reports on information to be presented in mass media, including print media , electronic media , and digital media A...
, best known as a presenter of the BBC
BBC
The British Broadcasting Corporation is a British public service broadcaster. Its headquarters is at Broadcasting House in the City of Westminster, London. It is the largest broadcaster in the world, with about 23,000 staff...
motoring television series Top Gear. Goffey crossed over to Channel 4
Channel 4
Channel 4 is a British public-service television broadcaster which began working on 2 November 1982. Although largely commercially self-funded, it is ultimately publicly owned; originally a subsidiary of the Independent Broadcasting Authority , the station is now owned and operated by the Channel...
in the mid 1980s and worked with two motoring programmes (The Motor Show and Wheeltracks) before returning to Top Gear. He has also worked on many different corporate, instructional, and motivational films for a variety of clients.
Early career in journalism
During the early 1970s Goffey honed his skills with the Slough Evening Mail.Motoring press
Between 1972 and 1977 he worked as a member of the editorial team of Britain's AutocarAutocar
Autocar is a weekly British automobile magazine published by Haymarket Motoring Publications Ltd. It refers to itself as "The World's oldest car magazine".-History:...
magazine where for five years his responsibilities included the news pages. Recognition came in 1975 when he was designated News Editor. Leaving Autocar in 1977, he obtained his own editorship with the journal Motor Trader.
Top Gear
Chris Goffey's demeanor was deliberately understated, calm, and practical when dealing with all road tests on Top Gear. His beard, formal attire, and common sense were a direct foil to the more youthful and in-your-face antics of his colleague Jeremy ClarksonJeremy Clarkson
Jeremy Charles Robert Clarkson is an English broadcaster, journalist and writer who specialises in motoring. He is best known for his role on the BBC TV show Top Gear along with co-presenters Richard Hammond and James May...
. However, Goffey has always had an interest in motorsport. During a race among all the Top Gear presenters in SEAT Ibiza
SEAT Ibiza
The SEAT Ibiza is a car in the European supermini class, constructed by the Spanish car maker SEAT S.A., is SEAT's best-selling car and perhaps the most popular model in the Spanish firm's range....
s in 1996, Clarkson noted that the last time Goffey had been on a track, he had been "tearing the tyres off an Audi 80
Audi 80
The Audi 80 is a compact executive car produced by the German car manufacturer Audi, from 1966 to 1996. It shared its platform with the Volkswagen Passat from 1973 to 1986 and was available as a saloon car/sedan, and an Avant...
".
Citroen...The French Connection
A one off documentary lasting 45 minute part of many car documentaries shown on Men and Motors channel part of the Granada media group. The show was aired on the channel in February 2006. Chris Goffey narrated and presented the show which covers the period from 1900, when the Citroën company was started, to the release of the Citroën C3 Pluriel in 2003.Personal life
He is the father of music video director Nick GoffeyDom and Nic
dom&nic is the working name of directors Nic Goffey and Dominic Hawley. They have been directing notable music videos and commercials since 1994....
and Supergrass
Supergrass
Supergrass was an English alternative rock band from Oxford. The band consisted of brothers Gaz and Rob Coombes , Mick Quinn and Danny Goffey ....
and Babyshambles
Babyshambles
Babyshambles are an English indie rock band established in London. The band was formed by Pete Doherty during a hiatus from his former band The Libertines, but Babyshambles has since become his main project . Babyshambles has released two albums, three EPs and a number of singles...
drummer Danny Goffey
Danny Goffey
Daniel Robert Goffey Daniel Robert Goffey Daniel Robert Goffey (born 7 February 1974 in Slough, Buckinghamshire (now Berkshire) is an English musician and singer-songwriter best known as the drummer and backing vocalist for the English Britpop band, Supergrass...
, who, coincidentally, appeared on the 2007 Top Gear
Top Gear (current format)
Top Gear is a British television series about motor vehicles, primarily cars. It began in 1977 as a conventional motoring magazine show. Over time, and especially since a relaunch in 2002, it has developed a quirky, humorous style...
comic relief special, Top Gear of the Pops
Top Gear of the Pops
Top Gear of the Pops was a one-off special of Top Gear, broadcast in the evening on 16 March 2007. It was shown as part of the Comic Relief 2007 appeal, mixing the usual elements of Top Gear with Top of the Pops, the music chart show that was cancelled in 2006...
: through Danny, he is also step-grandfather to Daisy Lowe
Daisy Lowe
Daisy Rebecca Lowe is an English fashion model who has modelled for editorial photo shoots and commercial advertising campaigns and has worked as a runway model...
.