Phillipa Sage worked in the motoring industry for over 20 years, supporting, producing and managing live events for the marketing departments of major motor manufacturers and went on to become a key member of the production team for Top Gear Live. She was also part of the crew who produced The Grand Tour for Amazon, working on the pilot and their first film abroad in Jordan. Phillipa went on to have a personal relationship with Jeremy Clarkson and they officially became a couple in 2011. Their relationship ended in 2017. Phillipa lives in Hertfordshire.