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Specials
India Special
Indian Celebration
In Jaipur the presenters decorate their cars Indian-style, complete with colourful garlands, paint and joss sticks, which seems to impress the locals.
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India Special
The Mission Begins
The team start in Mumbai before driving North through Delhi and into the Himalayas, in an epic adventure that sees them try to fix Britain's economy through trade promotion.
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India Special
Representing dear old Blighty
With their £7k budget, Clarkson chose a 1995 Celebration edition Jaguar XJS 4.0 litre, Hammond a classic Mini Cooper. Meanwhile May decided he wanted a Rolls-Royce, but had to make do with a 1976 Rolls-Royce Shadow. But do all three motors make to 14,000 feet?
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India Special
Camping in the Himalayas
The Top Gear Team spend a night camping in the sub-zero temperatures of the Himalayas.
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Polar Special
Race to the North Pole
In one of their most ambitious challenges, Jeremy Clarkson, James May and Richard Hammond attempt to race from Northern Canada to the North Pole, a 450-mile journey. While Jeremy and James drive in the comfort of a specially adapted pickup truck, Richard travels on a sled pulled by a team of ten huskies.
Quiz: Stunts and Challenges
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Bolivia Special
Driving up a volcano
In the Bolivia Special the presenters decided to take a shortcut across the Andes and came face to face with the active Guallatiri volcano – here’s how they tackled it.
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India Special
Indian Celebration
In Jaipur the presenters decorate their cars Indian-style, complete with colourful garlands, paint and joss sticks, which seems to impress the locals.
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Challenges
Series 18 - Episode 7
Sneak Peek
New!A jam-packed season finale brings together legendary Guns N’ Roses guitarist Slash and former F1 champion Kimi Räikkönen as the Stars in a Reasonably Priced Car, M5s and Ferraris, while the presenters try their hand at Rallycross.
Series 18 is going out with a bang!
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Series 18 - Episode 6
Sneak Peek
In the penultimate episode of the series, Jeremy, James and Richard do donuts in track cars, Jeremy drive a car with a Spitfire engine and Blur bassist Alex James is the Star in a Reasonably Priced Car.
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Series 18 - Episode 5
Sneak Peek
The fifth episode of the series features Richard Hammond racing a Škoda against a flying man with a jet pack, Doctor Who veering wildly of course as the Star in a Reasonably Priced Car, and a loving tribute to the crazy folk at Saab.
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Series 18 - Episode 4
Sneak Peek
Episode four brings yet more motorized mayhem, in the form of mobility scooter racing, Ferrari ice driving and Shame star Michael Fassbender trying his hand at a lap in a reasonably priced car.
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Series 18 - Episode 3
Sneak Peek
Hollywood actors, car chases and James May driving a Fiat Panda - episode three has it all...
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Series 18 - Episode 2
Sneak Peek
From Matt LeBlanc to the Stig's Chinese, Karate-kicking cousin, see what delights are in store for episode two.
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Series 18 - Episode 1
Sneak Peek
An advanced look at what joys await in the first episode of the series...
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Series 15 - Episode 4
Campervan challenge
All three presenters travel to Cornwall in an intriguing selection of self-customised campervans, before settling down in a windy field for a night of camping in their bizarre creations.
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Series 10 - Episode 1
Crossing the Channel in a car
The presenters attempt to cross the Channel to France in their brilliant and innovative (but useless) home-made amphibious cars.
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Series 9 - Episode 6
Limousine challenge
The trio create their own stretch limos by slicing up cars and sticking them back together again. After that, they do the next logical thing – go paintballing in their elongated vehicles.
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Series 11 - Episode 1
Police Car challenge
Jeremy Clarkson, James May and Richard Hammond are given a tight budget to build their own police cars.
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Series 14 - Episode 6
Bolivia’s death road
The boys bravely (well, apart from James May) tackle Bolivia's infamous Death Road. With the road barely wide enough for two vehicles to pass will its terrifying sheer drops claim the lives of a Top Gear presenter or two?
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Series 16 - Episode 5
The Dominator part one
Those innovative Top Gear boys craete their own snow plough and gritting machine, using a combine harvester. If anything, ‘The Dominator’ works a little too well.
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Series 18 - Episode 7
Sneak Peek
A jam-packed season finale brings together legendary Guns N’ Roses guitarist Slash and former F1 champion Kimi Räikkönen as the Stars in a Reasonably Priced Car, M5s and Ferraris, while the presenters try their hand at Rallycross.
Series 18 is going out with a bang!
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Stunts
Series 18 - Episode 7
Rallycross
New!Jeremy, James and Richard each invest in cars and try their hand at Rallycross racing. Surprisingly, James “Captain Slow” May gets off to a good start – although it doesn’t last long…
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Series 18 - Episode 6
Track cars
Jeremy, James and Richard put three track cars through a series of challenges - including a drag race and best donut attempt - to discover which is the best track racer.
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Series 18 - Episode 6
Germany vs England
Jeremy reignites the Battle of Britain, as he races a car fitted with a Spitfire engine against the Germans.
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Series 18 - Episode 5
Skoda Fabia vs flying man
Is this Top Gear’s craziest stunt yet? Richard Hammond races a Škoda Fabia against a flying man with a jet pack.
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Series 18 - Episode 4
Mobility scooter racing
Jeremy, James and Richard put their DIY skills to the test by customizing their own mobility scooters, and racing against three injured servicemen.
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Series 18 - Episode 4
Ferrari ice driving
Jeremy test drives the new Ferrari Continental GT- and what better way to do that than racing it on ice.
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Series 18 - Episode 3
'The Sweeney' Car Chase
Richard Hammond and Jeremy Clarkson are allowed to film a car chase scene for new movie The Sweeney - although director Nick Love isn't too pleased with their efforts.
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Series 18 - Episode 2
Chinese-style car testing
After some not especially rigorous safety tests Jeremy and James road-test cars from China's rapidly expanding market.
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Series 18 - Episode 1
Beating the Stig
In the first stunt of the new series, the boys have to beat the Stig's Italian cousin - Bunga Bunga Stig - in a Ferrari 458.
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Series 17 - Episode 4
The Caravan-Train
The Top Gear boys combine the modes of train and road travel by replacing the conventional carriages and locomotive with a series of caravans attached to a specially modified car, not forgetting to include first-class, buffet and ‘scum’ class carriages.
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Series 4 - Episode 4
Car Darts
Hammond and May invent a preposterous yet highly amusing game based on James Bond’s legendary driving stunts. Probably best not to try this one at home, even if you do happened to have access to a ‘car-cannon’ and an abandoned quarry.
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Series 4 - Episode 7
Mini-cab driving
James and Richard resort to becoming mini-cab drivers for the day to test the metal of a couple of hatchbacks.
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Series 10 - Episode 3
The world’s smallest car
The lanky Jeremy Clarkson extracts maximum comedy value from what is officially the world’s smallest car by squeezing his 6’5” frame into it for his daily commute.
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Series 13 - Episode 3
James May’s stunt school
James learns the ropes from legendary rally and stunt driver Ken Block, as he skids and slides his way around a previously quiet Californian airfield. Dirt-bike champion Ricky Carmichael also joins in the fun.
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Series 15 - Episode 1
Reliant Robin rolling
Jeremy Clarkson takes the extreme sport of Reliant Robin rolling to the streets of Barnsley. Luckily the local residents are only too happy to help the Reliant back onto its axis.
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Series 11 - Episode 6
Top Gear vs the Germans
The old rivalry is reignited as the Top Gear presenters take on their German counterparts in a series of unusually challenges – including Double Decker racing.
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Series 3 - Episode 5
Killing a Toyota
Jeremy Clarkson tests Toyota's bold claim regarding the ‘indestructibility’ of their Hilux pick-up truck by submitting it to some of the most reckless driving the streets (and beaches) of Bristol have ever seen.
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Series 12 - Episode 1
Power- sliding trucks
Top Gear's very own 'Rig Stig' - The Stig's lorry driving cousin - shows the the Top Gear boys how to do a power slide in a long haul truck, and the boys are asked to drive valuables to a race circuit.
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Series 10 - Episode 5
Extreme motor-home racing
Hammond and May head to Essex to invent yet another new sport – motor-home racing, which, despite the cumbersome vehicle, makes for a surprisingly exciting race.
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Series 14 - Episode 4
Airport vehicle racing
Continuing the theme of racing unusual vehicles, Richard Hammond enlists the help of several touring car drivers to finally and definitively answer the eternal question - what is the fastest airport vehicle at Heathrow?
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Series 7 - Episode 2
Radio controlled cars
Richard Hammond finds himself in the unenviable position of being the passenger in a full-size radio controlled car operated by James May, as the two presenters play with the ultimate boys’ toy.
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Series 6 - Episode 1
Five-a-side football
Richard and James take part in a bizarre game of five-a-side football – using lightweight Toyota Aygos and a giant inflatable ball.
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Series 1 - Episode 3
Granny doughnut challenge
Richard Hammond invites five pensioners to defy stereotypes and attempt some 360 degree doughnut spins – with some help from expert stunt driver Russ Swift.
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Series 16 - Episode 3
Extreme tattooing
Jeremy decides to test the smoothness of the ride given by the Skoda Yeti in the most reasonable way he knows - by driving it across a bumpy field while a man gets a tattoo in the back seat.
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Series 18 - Episode 7
Rallycross
Jeremy, James and Richard each invest in cars and try their hand at Rallycross racing. Surprisingly, James “Captain Slow” May gets off to a good start – although it doesn’t last long…
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The Cars
Series 18 - Episode 7
The BMW M5
New!Hammond reviews the new BMW M5. To say that he's impressed would be an understatement...
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Series 18 - Episode 7
Ferrari 250 GT California
New!All James May's Christmases come at once when DJ Chris Evans (reluctantly) allows him to drive his Ferrari 250 GT California. But will it be returned in mint condition?
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Series 18 - Episode 5
Tribute to Saab
Jeremy and James pay an endearing tribute the Swedish car manufacturer after hearing the news of their closure.
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Series 17
Who has the best Porsche?
James compares his Porsche (favourably) to Richard Hammond’s, claiming it to be superior and far more tasteful – although he would say that, wouldn’t he?
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Series 17 - Episode 3
The Range Rover Evoque
James reviews the Range Rover Evoque, which he drives through Death Valley, Nevada in episode three.
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Series 13 - Episode 2
Bugatti Veyron vs. Mclaren F1
The world’s two fastest road-cars are pushed to their limits in a one-mile stretch of shimmering desert road in Abu Dhabi, with Richard and the Stig behind the wheels. But which will emerge victorious?
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Series 17
Jeremy on the VW Jetta
Jeremy discusses the ‘featureless’ VW Jetta, with which he is particularly unimpressed.
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Series 18 - Episode 7
The BMW M5
Hammond reviews the new BMW M5. To say that he's impressed would be an understatement...
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Reasonably Priced Car
Series 18 - Episode 7
Slash
New!Legendary Guns N' Roses guitarist Slash is the Star in A Reasonably Priced Car for the final show of the series.
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Series 18 - Episode 7
Slash's Lap
New!Legendary Guns N' Roses guitarist Slash is the Star in A Reasonably Priced Car for the final show of the series.
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Series 18 - Episode 7
Kimi Räikkönen
New!Formula One driver Kimi Räikkönen is an extra special Star in A Reasonably Priced Car for the series finale. Can he knock F1 colleague Sebastian Vettel off his perch?
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Series 18 - Episode 7
Kimi Räikkönen's Lap
New!A look at how Formula One driver Kimi Räikkönen coped as the special Star in A Reasonably Priced Car for the series finale.
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Series 18 - Episode 6
Alex James
Woo-hoo! Blur bassist Alex James rocks around the Top Gear track as the Star in a Reasonably Priced Car for episode six.
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Series 18 - Episode 6
Alex James' Lap
Alex James completes his lap of the Top Gear track, and lets us know why he's more used to driving vans than cars.
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Series 18 - Episode 5
Matt Smith
The Timelord himself is in the studio to find out his time for his lap as the Star in a Reasonably Priced Car - that is if he succeeded on keeping the car on the track.
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Series 18 - Episode 5
Matt Smith's lap
Matt Smith is so keen to post a fast time as this week’s Star in a Reasonably Priced car that he’s forgotten where the brake pedal is…
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Series 18 - Episode 4
Michael Fassbender
‘Shame’ star Michael Fassbender is definitely up for his lap in a reasonably priced car – but first he has to get through Jeremy’s innuendo…
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Series 18 - Episode 4
Michael Fassbender's lap
We get the inside track on actor Michael Fassbender’s lap in a reasonably priced car. He may not be as cocky as the recent American stars, but can he spring a surprise on the leaderboad?
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Series 18 - Episode 4
Andy on Michael Fassbender
Producer Andy on how Michael Fassbender is coping as he tries to produce a hot lap on the Top gear track in icy conditions.
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Series 18 - Episode 3
Star Lap - Ryan Reynolds
Hollywood actor Ryan Reynolds is in the Top Gear studio as episode three's Star in a Reasonably Priced Car - but has the Canadian won bragging rights over Tom Cruise?
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Series 18 - Episode 2
Star Lap - Matt LeBlanc
'Friends' actor Matt LeBlanc is the Star in a Reasonably Priced Car for episode two.
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Season 18 - Episode 1
Star Lap - Will.i.am
Music producer and rapper with The Black Eyed Peas Will.i.am is the first Star in a Reasonably Priced Car in series 18.
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Season 17 - Episode 1
Star lap - Alice Cooper
Rock star Alice Cooper was the Star in a Reasonably Priced Car for the first episode of series 17. He also took time out from his lap to talk about cars, bad weather and playing golf with Samuel L Jackson.
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Season 17 - Episode 5
Star lap - Bob Geldof
Watch footage of famously temperamental Bob Geldof, Star in a Reasonably priced Car from Episode five, completing his lap of the track.
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Season 17 - Episode 6
Star lap - Louis Walsh
Music impresario and X-factor judge Louis Walsh takes to the track in the Star in a Reasonably Priced Car segment. He discusses his taste in driving music, and Simon Cowell’s taste in women.
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Season 17 - Episode 2
Star lap – Ross Noble
Andy Wilman introduces comedian Ross Noble’s lap in a reasonably priced car. Motorbike enthusiast Ross also chats about his tank, and the effect it has on fellow motorists.
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Season 17 - Episode 4
Star lap - Rowan Atkinson
Comedy legend Rowan Atkinson hits the track as the Star in a Reasonably Priced Car for episode four. The Blackadder star also talks about his previous racing experience.
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Series 18 - Episode 7
Slash
Legendary Guns N' Roses guitarist Slash is the Star in A Reasonably Priced Car for the final show of the series.
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Behind The Scenes
Series 18 - Episode 7
The Presenters Discuss...
New!Jeremy, James and Richard pause for a moment in their hectic schedules to discuss an exciting final show of the series, featuring Slash, Kimi Räikkönen, BMWs, a very special Ferrari and Rallycross.
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Series 18 - Episode 6
Jeremy's Introduction
Jeremy Clarkson on driving the two most extraordinary cars he has driven in 25 years, Alex James being in the Top Gear studio, and why James May in shaking in his boots.
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Series 18 - Episode 5
The presenters discuss...
Jeremy, James and Richard take some time out from filming to chat about the exciting bits of episode five, from Saab to flying Swiss men.
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Series 18 - Episode 4
Jeremy's introduction
Jeremy on the success of episode 3, and why episode 4 is even better - perhaps. Plus the joys of driving a Ferrari in the Arctic Circle and racing mobility scooters.
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Series 18 - Episode 4
Andy's introduction
Producer Andy discusses the cars, challenges and special guests in episode four.
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Series 18 - Episode 4
Top Gear 'antelope'
Jeremy shows us that life on the set of Top Gear isn’t always as exciting as you might think...
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Series 18 - Episode 3
Hammond on Episode three
Hollywood actors, car chases and James May driving a Fiat Panda - episode three has it all...
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Series 18 - Episode 3
Ryan Reynolds' Star Lap Part I
Ryan Reynolds may be more used to driving motorcycles, but he's still hoping to oust Tom Cruise in Top Gear's 'Battle of the Hollywood Superhunks'...
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Series 18 - Episode 3
Ryan Reynolds' Star Lap Part II
Ryan Reynolds may be more used to driving motorcycles, but he's still hoping to oust Tom Cruise in Top Gear's 'Battle of the Hollywood Superhunks'...
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Series 18 - Episode 2
NASCAR vs F1
Richard Hammond tells us of his excitement at racing an authentic NASCAR stock car, and his opinion that NASCAR is better than Formula One.
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Series 18 - Episode 2
Angry Petrolheads
Jeremy Clarkson explains why 'Petrolheads' who loved the Lamborghini feature in the first episode of the series may not be so delighted with episode two - but it's all part of Top Gear's appeal.
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Series 16
New Series, New Stig
Jeremy, James and Richard are back to discuss the start of a new series – as well as the most recent incarnation of the mysterious man in white.
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Interview
Keeping it Fresh
James May embarks on a rather long-winded explanation of how the presenters manage to keep the show up to date after 18 series.
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Series 16
Meet the new Stig
Our first glimpse of the new Stig as we come face-to-visor with the famous driver in the white suit. In typical Stig fashion he’s giving away little about himself – but does treat us to a lap of the Top Gear track.
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Interview
Coping with fame
Richard Hammond discusses the bizarre aspects of finding fame through Top Gear, such as being recognised in America and being mobbed in the Middle East.
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Series 16
Richard’s tour of the studio
Richard Hammond takes us on a tour of the Top Gear studio, spying on the crew’s morning meeting in the process.
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Series 16
A World without James May
Richard and Jeremy joke (we hope) about James May’s unfortunate demise. They also find time to discuss the series’ specials.
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Interview
James’ guilty pleasure
James May owns up to his guilty driving pleasure – the naff car which he secretly loves. Which will it be?
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Series 16 - Episode 6
Clarkson vs Prescott
It’s clash of the Titans time as Jeremy comes face to face with fellow loudmouth, former Deputy Prime Minister John Prescott. Has Clarkson finally met his match?
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Series 17 - Episode 1
Andy introduces new series
Executive Producer Andy Wilman introduces the new series of Top Gear, and discusses the first week’s Star in a Reasonably Priced Car - Alice Cooper.
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Interview
The secret of success
Is it the outspokenness of the presenters, and the chemistry they share? Or is it the crazy stunts? Or maybe it’s the cars? James and Richard have their own views on why the show has become a global success.
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Interview
Courting controversy
James and Richard explain how the presenters’ immature sense of humour can sometimes land them in hot water – but of course when that happens, it’s all Jeremy’s fault.
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Series 17
James & Jeremy on series 17
Jeremy and James discuss their favourite moments from the last episode of series 17, including the electric car challenge and the Lamborghini Aventador.
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Interview
Dishing it out
According to Richard Hammond, people aren’t bothered when Top Gear says their car is rubbish, because they already know that it’s rubbish. Or something like that.
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Series 17 - Episode 5
Jeremy & Andy on S17, Ep 5
Jeremy and producer Andy discuss episode five, including the star in a reasonably priced car, Jean Alesi, and the lack of car features.
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Interview
Wanderlust
James May gets philosophical about driving, and reveals the origins of his deep-seated love of the motor vehicle.
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Series 17 - Episode 3
Jake Humphrey interview
F1 presenter Jake Humphrey discusses to 2011 F1 season ahead of the British Grand Prix, and gives his view on whether Sebastian Vettel will beat his lap time his lap on Star in a Reasonably Priced Car.
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Series 17
End of series review
Jeremy and James discuss their series highlights, including the demolition challenge, and the train made out of caravans.
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Series 17
James & Jeremy on series 17
Jeremy and James discuss the chaotic filming schedule of the new series, and find a replacement for Richard Hammond – who forgot to turn up.
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Series 17 - Episode 3
Jeremy on episode three
Jeremy introduces episode three, and discusses the second-hand bargain challenge, and Sebastian Vettel’s appearance as the Star in a Reasonably Priced Car.
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Interview
Predicting the future
James ‘Nostradamus’ May outlines his vision for the future of motoring – including electric cars, and eliminating the need for cars altogether!
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Series 17 - Episode 5
James on ‘The Interceptors’
James talks about ‘The Interceptors’, a fake 70’s cop show from episode five, featuring the Top Gear trio in the title role.
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Series 17 - Episode 1
May Interviews Amy Williams
James interview skeleton racer Amy Williams, who talks about her appearance in episode one, in which she races her skeleton bob against a MINI John Cooper rally car.
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Series 17 - Episode 5
James May on episode five
James talks about episode five, including the Jenson Interceptor, Jeremy’s interview with Bob Geldof and the demolition challenge.
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Series 17 - Episode 2
Hammond & Ross Noble on bikes
Richard talks to Ross Noble about a shared passion - motorbikes.
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Interview
Favourite stunts
Hammond and May share memories of their favourite Top Gear stunt - featuring riot vehicles and Italian supercars.
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Series 17 - Episode 4
James introduces episode 4
James introduces episode four – including a Jaguar, a Nissan, and Rowan Atkinson as the Star in a Reasonably Priced Car.
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Series 17 - Episode 4
Jeremy & Andy on episode 4
Jeremy and producer Andy discuss episode four, which is full of excitement, and not so full of cars.
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Interview
Celebrity Guests
Which female Top Gear guest made James go ‘a bit limp’? Hammond and May choose their favourite celebrity guests to have appeared on the show.
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Interview
Happy family
Hammond and May reveal how the presenters all get on together behind the scenes, and James takes the opportunity to get some things off his chest regarding his fellow Top Gear hosts.
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Series 18 - Episode 7
The Presenters Discuss...
Jeremy, James and Richard pause for a moment in their hectic schedules to discuss an exciting final show of the series, featuring Slash, Kimi Räikkönen, BMWs, a very special Ferrari and Rallycross.