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The following is an episode list of Top Gear since its 2002 relaunch. As of 31 July 2011, there have been 139 episodes spanning 17 series.
Overview
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| Series | Episodes | Originally aired | DVD released | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 10 | 20 October 2002 – 29 December 2002 | ||
| 2 | 10 | 11 May 2003 – 20 July 2003 | ||
| 3 | 9 | 26 October 2003 – 28 December 2003 | ||
| 4 | 10 | 9 May 2004 – 1 August 2004 | ||
| 5 | 9 | 24 October 2004 – 26 December 2004 | ||
| 6 | 11 | 22 May 2005 – 7 August 2005 | ||
| 7 | 6 | 13 November 2005 – 31 December 2005 | ||
| 8 | 8 | 7 May 2006 – 30 July 2006 | ||
| 9 | 6 | 28 January 2007 – 4 March 2007 | ||
| 10 | 10 | 7 October 2007 – 23 December 2007 | October 2010 | |
| 11 | 6 | 22 June 2008 – 27 July 2008 | April 2011 | |
| 12 | 8 | 2 November 2008 – 28 December 2008 | ||
| 13 | 7 | 21 June 2009 – 2 August 2009 | August 2011 | |
| 14 | 7 | 15 November 2009 – 3 January 2010 | ||
| 15 | 6 | 27 June 2010 – 1 August 2010 | ||
| 16 | 6 | 23 January 2011 – 27 February 2011 | ||
| 17 | 6 | 26 June 2011 – 31 July 2011 | ||
| 18 | ||||
EpisodesEdit
Series OneEdit
- Main article: Series 1
| # | Total | Title | Guest(s) | Original airdate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | Series 1, Episode 1 | Harry Enfield | October 10 2002 |
| Reviews | Citroën Berlingo Multispace • Pagani Zonda • Lamborghini Murciélago • Mazda6 | |||
| Features/ Challenges | Speed cameras | |||
| 2 | 2 | Series 1, Episode 2 | Jay Kay | October 27 2002 |
| Reviews | Ford Focus RS • Noble M12 GTO | |||
| Features/ Challenges | Bus jumping over bikes. | |||
| 3 | 3 | Series 1, Episode 3 | Ross Kemp | November 3 2002 |
| Reviews | Mini One • Toyota Yaris Verso • Citroën DS • Westfield XTR2 • Aston Martin DB7 | |||
| Features/ Challenges | Grannies doing doughnuts with a Honda S2000 | |||
| 4 | 4 | Series 1, Episode 4 | Steve Coogan | November 10 2002 |
| Reviews | Aston Martin Vanquish • Ferrari 575M Maranello • Nissan Skyline R34 GT-R | |||
| Features/ Challenges | Family Saloon Formula One | |||
| 5 | 5 | Series 1, Episode 5 | Jonathan Ross | November 17 2002 |
| Reviews | Mercedes-Benz S-Class • Audi A8 • Maybach 62 • Bentley Arnage | |||
| Features/ Challenges | Turn a car into a Bond car. | |||
| 6 | 6 | Series 1, Episode 6 | Tara Palmer-Tomkinson | November 24 2002 |
| Reviews | Renault Vel Satis • BMW Z4 • Mercedes-Benz SL55 AMG • Honda NSX Type R | |||
| Features/ Challenges | Grannies doing handbrake parking | |||
| 7 | 7 | Series 1, Episode 7 | Rick Parfitt | December 1 2002 |
| Reviews | Saab 9-3 • Lotus Elise 111S | |||
| Features/ Challenges | Fastest faith | |||
| 8 | 8 | Series 1, Episode 8 | Sir Michael Gambon | December 8 2002 |
| Reviews | Audi RS6 • Mercedes-Benz E55 AMG • Maserati Coupé • Ford Fiesta • Citroën C3 • Honda Jazz • Nissan Micra • MG ZR | |||
| Features/ Challenges | Lada Riva modified by Lotus • Fastest white van man | |||
| 9 | 9 | Series 1, Episode 9 | Gordon Ramsay | December 22 2002 |
| Reviews | Volvo XC90 • Subaru Forester • VW Golf R32 • Honda Civic Type R • Toyota Land Cruiser | |||
| Features/ Challenges | Stripped down Jaguar XJS | |||
| 10 | 10 | Series 1, Episode 10 | None | December 29 2002 |
| Reviews | Range Rover • Lotus Esprit • Nissan Primera • TVR T350C | |||
| Features/ Challenges | Fastest faith – part 2 | |||
Series TwoEdit
- Main article: Series 2
| # | Total | Title | Guest(s) | Original airdate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 11 | Series 2, Episode 1 | Vinnie Jones | May 11 2003 |
| Reviews | Smart Roadster • Volkswagen Beetle Cabriolet • Bowler Wildcat • Bentley T2 | |||
| Features/ Challenges | Drag racer jet engine incinerates Nissan Sunny | |||
| 2 | 12 | Series 2, Episode 2 | Jamie Oliver | May 18 2003 |
| Reviews | Rolls-Royce Phantom • Rover P5 • BMW M3 • Audi S4 | |||
| Features/ Challenges | Fastest political party | |||
| 3 | 13 | Series 2, Episode 3 | David Soul | May 25 2003 |
| Reviews | Volkswagen Touareg • Lexus SC430 • Hyundai Coupe • BMW Z8 • Perodua Kelisa | |||
| Features/ Challenges | Country with fastest supercar | |||
| 4 | 14 | Series 2, Episode 4 | Boris Johnson | June 1 2003 |
| Reviews | Jaguar R Coupe • Jaguar Mk II • Jaguar XKR-R • Aston Martin DB7 GT | |||
| Features/ Challenges | How far can you drive until you become bored in a Mark 3 Jaguar XJR | |||
| 5 | 15 | Series 2, Episode 5 | Anne Robinson | June 8 2003 |
| Reviews | Porsche 911 Turbo • Ford Street Ka •James May on TR6 • Renault Clio V6 | |||
| Features/ Challenges | Rally pit crew vs. women getting ready for a night out | |||
| 6 | 16 | Series 2, Episode 6 | Richard Whiteley | June 15 2003 |
| Reviews | Subaru Impreza WRX STI • Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution VIII • Vauxhall VX220 Turbo • Peugeot 206 GTI | |||
| Features/ Challenges | Land speed record for caravan towing | |||
| 7 | 17 | Series 2, Episode 7 | Neil Morrissey | June 22 2003 |
| Reviews | Koenigsegg CC8S • Renault Mégane • Hummer H1 • Hummer H2 | |||
| Features/ Challenges | Crash testing the Megane with a real driver | |||
| 8 | 18 | Series 2, Episode 8 | Jodie Kidd | July 6 2003 |
| Reviews | Nissan 350Z • Alfa Romeo 147 GTA • Citroën C3 Pluriel • Mercedes-Benz CLK500 Convertible • Audi A4 Cabriolet • Daihatsu Copen | |||
| Features/ Challenges | The Race for the Universe | |||
| 9 | 19 | Series 2, Episode 9 | Patrick Stewart | July 13 2003 |
| Reviews | Vandenbrink Carver • Volvo S60 R • GM HyWire • Vauxhall Signum | |||
| Features/ Challenges | None | |||
| 10 | 20 | Series 2, Episode 10 | Alan Davies | July 20 2003 |
| Reviews | TVR 350C • Overfinch Range Rover • Cadillac Sixteen • Volkswagen Phaeton | |||
| Features/ Challenges | Land Rover reliability challenge | |||
Series ThreeEdit
- Main article: Series 3
| # | Total | Title | Guest(s) | Original airdate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 21 | Series 3, Episode 1 | Martin Kemp | October 26 2003 |
| Reviews | Ford GT • BMW 5-Series • Porsche 911 GT3 | |||
| Features/ Challenges | Can the diesel Volkswagen Lupo get better mpg than the petrol version? | |||
| 2 | 22 | Series 3, Episode 2 | Stephen Fry | November 2 2003 |
| Reviews | BMW M3 CSL • BMW M1 • BMW M3 • BMW M5 • Porsche Boxster • BMW Z4 • Honda S2000 | |||
| Features/ Challenges | Volvo 240 attempts to jump four caravans | |||
| 3 | 23 | Series 3, Episode 3 | Rob Brydon | November 9 2003 |
| Reviews | Bentley Continental GT • Subaru Legacy Outback • Saab 9-5 Aero | |||
| Features/ Challenges | Saab 9-5 Aero versus a BAE Sea Harrier/How to Escape from a Sinking Car | |||
| 4 | 24 | Series 3, Episode 4 | Rich Hall | November 16 2003 |
| Reviews | Lamborghini Miura • Lamborghini Countach • Mini Cooper S • Lamborghini Gallardo | |||
| Features/ Challenges | None | |||
| 5 | 25 | Series 3, Episode 5 | Simon Cowell | November 23 2003 |
| Reviews | Mazda RX-8 • Fiat Panda | |||
| Features/ Challenges | Is a Toyota Hilux really indestructible? • Richard Hammond search for future classic cars | |||
| 6 | 26 | Series 3, Episode 6 | Sanjeev Bhaskar | December 7 2003 |
| Reviews | Citroën C2 • Aston Martin V8 Vantage (1977) • Holden Monaro | |||
| Features/ Challenges | Is a Toyota Hilux really indestructible? – Part 2 | |||
| 7 | 27 | Series 3, Episode 7 | Rory Bremner | December 14 2003 |
| Reviews | MG XPower SV • Porsche Cayenne Turbo • Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren | |||
| Features/ Challenges | Which professor can do the best burn-out? – What is the best British car? | |||
| 8 | 28 | Series 3, Episode 8 | Johnny Vegas | December 21 2003 |
| Reviews | Mercedes-Benz 280SL • Nissan Micra • Aston Martin Lagonda • Audi TT | |||
| Features/ Challenges | Top Gear Generation Game | |||
| 9 | 29 | Series 3, Episode 9 | Carol Vorderman | December 28 2003 |
| Reviews | Chrysler Crossfire • Smart Roadster (Brabus V6 Bi-Turbo) • Jaguar XJ6 • Honda Civic Type R • Honda NSX Type R | |||
| Features/ Challenges | Top Gear Awards 2003 | |||
Series FourEdit
- Main article: Series 4
| # | Total | Title | Guest(s) | Original airdate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 30 | Series 4, Episode 1 | Fay Ripley | May 9 2004 |
| Reviews | Lotus Exige • Rover CityRover • Aston Martin DB9 | |||
| Features/ Challenges | Epic Race: Aston Martin DB9 vs. TGV and Eurostar French fast trains – London to Monte Carlo • Apache Gunship Helicopter vs. Lotus Exige can the helicopter get missile lock? | |||
| 2 | 31 | Series 4, Episode 2 | Paul McKenna | May 16 2004 |
| Reviews | Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren • Alfa Romeo 166 • Cadillac Escalade • Ford FAB-1 | |||
| Features/ Challenges | A nun in a monster truck • Richard Hammond gets hypnotized | |||
| 3 | 32 | Series 4, Episode 3 | Jordan | May 23 2004 |
| Reviews | Porsche 911 GT3 RS • Ferrari 360 Challenge Stradale • 1968 Dodge Charger 440 R/T | |||
| Features/ Challenges | £100 car challenge.
(Volvo 760 V6 GLE, Audi 80, Rover 416GTi) | |||
| 4 | 33 | Series 4, Episode 4 | Ronnie O'Sullivan | May 30 2004 |
| Reviews | Porsche Carrera GT • Audi A8 TDi V8 • Ford SportKa | |||
| Features/ Challenges | May and Hammond play 'car darts' • V8 Diesel Audi A8 endurance challenge (London to Edinburgh and back on one tank) • Ford SportKa vs. racing pigeons race • Evo vs. STi battle revised | |||
| 5 | 34 | Series 4, Episode 5 | Johnny Vaughan • Denise van Outen | June 6 2004 |
| Reviews | MG ZT 260 • BMW 645Ci • Jaguar XK-R • Porsche 911 Carrera 2 • Vauxhall Astra • Mazda3 • Volkswagen Golf | |||
| Features/ Challenges | Shoot Out: Performance sport coupes on the Pendine Sands • Volkswagen Golf gets electrocuted (with Hammond in it) | |||
| 6 | 35 | Series 4, Episode 6 | Sir Terry Wogan | June 13 2004 |
| Reviews | Renault Clio RenaultSport • Jaguar XJS • Cadillac CTS • Nissan Cube | |||
| Features/ Challenges | Can you run a car on poo? Hammond investigates | |||
| 7 | 36 | Series 4, Episode 7 | Lionel Richie | July 11 2004 |
| Reviews | Spyker C8 Spyder • Mercedes-Benz CL 65 AMG • Renault Scénic • Ford C-Max | |||
| Features/ Challenges | Hammond and May road test mini MPVs as minicab drivers | |||
| 8 | 37 | Series 4, Episode 8 | Martin Clunes | July 18 2004 |
| Reviews | Ford GT • Maserati Quattroporte | |||
| Features/ Challenges | Diesel versus Petrol hot hatch race • Blowing over cars using Boeing 747 jetblast • Richard does a tribute for the Rover V8 engine | |||
| 9 | 38 | Series 4, Episode 9 | Sir Ranulph Fiennes | July 25 2004 |
| Reviews | Fiat Barchetta • Mercedes-Benz SL600 • Mazda MX-5 • Toyota MR2 • Jaguar X-Type Estate | |||
| Features/ Challenges | May and Hammond search for the best convertible roadster • Can you parachute into a moving car? | |||
| 10 | 39 | Series 4, Episode 10 | Patrick Kielty | August 1 2004 |
| Reviews | Peugeot 407 • Volvo V50 • BMW X3 • Chevrolet Corvette | |||
| Features/ Challenges | Hammond drives the Peugeot 407 as a pace car • Car Olympics: long jump | |||
Series FiveEdit
- Main article: Series 5
| # | Total | Title | Guest(s) | Original airdate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 40 | Series 5, Episode 1 | Bill Bailey | October 24 2004 |
| Reviews | Porsche 911 Carrera S • Holden/Vauxhall Monaro VX-R • Chrysler 300C • Jaguar S-Type R | |||
| Features/ Challenges | Can an ice cream truck jump a bouncy castle? | |||
| 2 | 41 | Series 5, Episode 2 | Geri Halliwell | October 31 2004 |
| Reviews | Ford Focus • Vauxhall Astra • Volkswagen Golf • Jaguar XJ220 • Pagani Zonda • Enzo Ferrari • Ferrari F40 • McLaren F1 • Porsche Carrera GT | |||
| Features/ Challenges | Mountainboarder versus a rally car | |||
| 3 | 42 | Series 5, Episode 3 | Joanna Lumley | November 7 2004 |
| Reviews | Dodge Viper SRT-10 | |||
| Features/ Challenges | Jeremy Clarkson attempts to drive a Land Rover Discovery to the top of a mountain in Scotland • Richard Hammond tries to find the craziest car in the world | |||
| 4 | 43 | Series 5, Episode 4 | Jimmy Carr • Steve Coogan | November 14 2004 |
| Reviews | Pagani Zonda S Roadster • Aston Martin Vanquish S • Ferrari 575M Maranello • Smart Forfour | |||
| Features/ Challenges | 24 hours in a Smart ForFour • Playing conkers with caravans. | |||
| 5 | 44 | Series 5, Episode 5 | Christian Slater | November 21 2004 |
| Reviews | Morgan Aero 8 GTN • Mercedes-Benz 300SL | |||
| Features/ Challenges | People carrier racing • Jeremy attempts to break 10:00 around the Nürburgring Nordschleife in a diesel car | |||
| 6 | 45 | Series 5, Episode 6 | Cliff Richard • Billy Baxter | December 5 2004 |
| Reviews | Volkswagen Golf V GTI | |||
| Features/ Challenges | How much Porsche can you get for £1500? Porsche 924, Porsche 944, Porsche 928 • Blind man doing a power lap | |||
| 7 | 46 | Series 5, Episode 7 | Roger Daltrey | December 12 2004 |
| Reviews | Toyota Prius • Ford Mustang • Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution VIII MR FQ400 | |||
| Features/ Challenges | Which roadster is best? (Porsche Boxster S vs Mercedes-Benz SLK 350) * Top Gear Awards 2004 | |||
| 8 | 47 | Series 5, Episode 8 | Eddie Izzard | December 19 2004 |
| Reviews | Ferrari 612 Scaglietti | |||
| Features/ Challenges | Epic Race: Ferrari 612 Scaglietti vs Jet Plane to Verbier • Showroom cars vs old race cars • Mitsibushi Evo vs bobsleigh • Stig attempts a sub-1:00 power lap of the test track in a Renault F1 car | |||
| 9 | 48 | Series 5, Episode 9 | Trinny Woodall • Susannah Constantine | December 26 2004 |
| Reviews | Ariel Atom • BMW 1 Series • Mercedes-Benz G55 AMG | |||
| Features/ Challenges | Find a 'pearl' among a collection of cars from the Pacific Rim | |||
Series SixEdit
- Main article: Series 6
| # | Total | Title | Guest(s) | Original airdate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 49 | Series 6, Episode 1 | James Nesbitt | May 22 2005 |
| Reviews | Mercedes-Benz CLS55 AMG • Honda Element | |||
| Features/ Challenges | Toyota Aygo Football • Range Rover Sport vs Challenger 2 Tank | |||
| 2 | 50 | Series 6, Episode 2 | Jack Dee | May 29 2005 |
| Reviews | Maserati MC12 | |||
| Features/ Challenges | 2 door coupé for less than £1500 that isn't a Porsche (Mitsubishi Starion, Jaguar XJS, BMW 635CSi) | |||
| 3 | 51 | Series 6, Episode 3 | Christopher Eccleston | June 12 2005 |
| Reviews | Aston Martin DB9 Volante • Maserati Bora • Wiesmann MF 3 • TVR Tuscan | |||
| Features/ Challenges | Clarkson opens a public pool with a Rolls-Royce | |||
| 4 | 52 | Series 6, Episode 4 | Omid Djalili | June 19 2005 |
| Reviews | Cadillac CTS-V • Renault Modus • Honda Jazz • Peugeot 1007 • BMW 320d | |||
| Features/ Challenges | Top Gear presenters' mums help evaluate cars. • Can a stretch limo jump over the wedding party? | |||
| 5 | 53 | Series 6, Episode 5 | Damon Hill | June 26 2005 |
| Reviews | Aston Martin DB5 • Jaguar E-Type • Nissan Murano • Maserati GranSport | |||
| Features/ Challenges | Snipers shoot at Clarkson driving the Porsche Boxster S and the Mercedes-Benz SLK 55 AMG | |||
| 6 | 54 | Series 6, Episode 6 | David Dimbleby | July 3 2005 |
| Reviews | Aston Martin DBR9 • Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren | |||
| Features/ Challenges | Epic Race: Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren vs. a boat. London, UK to Oslo, Norway. | |||
| 7 | 55 | Series 6, Episode 7 | Justin Hawkins | July 10 2005 |
| Reviews | TVR Sagaris | |||
| Features/ Challenges | Fiat Panda against a marathon runner • Sabine Schmitz attempts to beat 10:00 around the Nürburgring in a Ford Transit van | |||
| 8 | 56 | Series 6, Episode 8 | Tim Rice | July 17 2005 |
| Reviews | Ferrari F430 • Audi TT • Nissan 350Z • Chrysler Crossfire | |||
| Features/ Challenges | Convertible versions of existing coupes in Iceland | |||
| 9 | 57 | Series 6, Episode 9 | Chris Evans | July 24 2005 |
| Reviews | BMW M5 • Vauxhall Astra VXR • Renault Mégane Sport • Volkswagen Golf GTI | |||
| Features/ Challenges | Hammond and May play "Road Test Russian Roulette" • Attempt to set world record for number of times a car has rolled at high speed | |||
| 10 | 58 | Series 6, Episode 10 | Davina McCall • Mark Webber | July 31 2005 |
| Reviews | BMW 535d • Bentley Continental Flying Spur | |||
| Features/ Challenges | Driving over a lake in Iceland • What is the most fun off-road toy? | |||
| 11 | 59 | Series 6, Episode 11 | Timothy Spall | August 7 2005 |
| Reviews | Ford F150 SVT Lightning • Vauxhall Monaro VXR • Lamborghini Murciélago Roadster | |||
| Features/ Challenges | Recreate Top Gear Theme Song using engine noises | |||
Series SevenEdit
- Main article: Series 7
| # | Total | Title | Guest(s) | Original airdate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 60 | Series 7, Episode 1 | Trevor Eve | November 13 2005 |
| Reviews | Ascari KZ1 • Aston Martin V8 Vantage • BMW M6 • Porsche 911 Carrera S | |||
| Features/ Challenges | Shoot Out: Performance sports coupes on the Isle of Man • Top Gear survey 2005 results | |||
| 2 | 61 | Series 7, Episode 2 | Ian Wright | November 20 2005 |
| Reviews | Porsche Cayman S • Audi RS4 | |||
| Features/ Challenges | May and Hammond try on life sized RC cars • The history of British racing green • Audi RS4 vs Speed Climbers race | |||
| 3 | 62 | Series 7, Episode 3 | Stephen Ladyman | November 27 2005 |
| Reviews | Ford Focus ST • Ferrari F430 Spider • Pagani Zonda S • Ford GT | |||
| Features/ Challenges | Super Car road trip to Millau Viaduct, France | |||
| 4 | 63 | Series 7, Episode 4 | Dame Ellen MacArthur | December 4 2005 |
| Reviews | Pagani Zonda F • Renault Clio | |||
| Features/ Challenges | Italian mid-engine supercars for less than £10,000 challenge • Renault Clio vs. downhill cyclist race in Lisbon, Portugal | |||
| 5 | 64 | Series 7, Episode 5 | Nigel Mansell | December 11 2005 |
| Reviews | Marcos TSO • Bugatti Veyron • Porsche 911 Carrera 4 S | |||
| Features/ Challenges | Epic Race: Bugatti Veyron versus Cessna 182 Private Plane from Alba, Italy to London • RWD vs. AWD Porsches debate settled | |||
| 6 | 65 | Series 7, Episode 6 | David Walliams • Jimmy Carr | December 27 2005 |
| Reviews | Volkswagen Golf R32 • BMW 130i • Mazda MX-5 | |||
| Features/ Challenges | Old generation vs. New generation car culture • Lap times from a Video game vs. Real life in the Honda NSX. Which can Clarkson do better? • Mazda MX-5 vs. Greyhound race • Top Gear Awards 2005 | |||
Winter OlympicsEdit
| Total | Title | Reviews | Features/Challenges | Guest(s) | Original airdate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 66 | Winter Olympics Special | None | Top Gear Winter Olympics | None | 12 February 2006 |
Series EightEdit
- Main article: Series 8
| # | Total | Title | Guest(s) | Original airdate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 67 | Series 8, Episode 1 | (Chevrolet Lacetti) • Well-spoken man • Alan Davies • Trevor Eve • Jimmy Carr • Justin Hawkins • Rick Wakeman • Les Ferdinand | May 7 2006 |
| Reviews | Koenigsegg CCX • Honda Civic • Nissan Micra C+C | |||
| Features/ Challenges | The Convertible People Carrier | |||
| 2 | 68 | Series 8, Episode 2 | Gordon Ramsay | May 14 2006 |
| Reviews | Chevrolet Corvette Z06 • Jaguar XK vs. Mercedes-Benz SL 350 vs. BMW 650i | |||
| Features/ Challenges | Tomcat 4WD vs. Motor powered kayak race in Iceland • Presenting a drive time radio show, how hard can it be? • The Stig does a farewell lap for the Suzuki Liana | |||
| 3 | 69 | Series 8, Episode 3 | Philip Glenister | May 21 2006 |
| Reviews | Lotus Exige S | |||
| Features/ Challenges | Amphibious cars challenge | |||
| 4 | 70 | Series 8, Episode 4 | Ewan McGregor | May 28 2006 |
| Reviews | BMW Z4 M vs. Porsche Boxster S • Koenigsegg CCX Top Gear Wing • Mercedes-Benz S500 • Porsche Cayenne Turbo S | |||
| Features/ Challenges | Designing "Anne Hathaway's Cottage" in a Mercedes-Benz S-Class • Porsche Cayenne vs. parachutist race | |||
| 5 | 71 | Series 8, Episode 5 | Sir Michael Gambon | June 4 2006 |
| Reviews | Prodrive P2 • Citroën C6 | |||
| Features/ Challenges | Car football game II • James May's time-trial challenge with Jackie Stewart | |||
| 6 | 72 | Series 8, Episode 6 | Brian Cox | July 16 2006 |
| Reviews | Ford Mondeo ST220 vs. Mazda 6 MPS vs. Vauxhall Vectra VXR | |||
| Features/ Challenges | TG have a Caravan holiday – and ruin it • Indoor speed record in an F1 racer | |||
| 7 | 73 | Series 8, Episode 7 | Steve Coogan | July 23 2006 |
| Reviews | Lamborghini Gallardo Spyder • Peugeot 207 1.6L Diesel • Ford S-Max 2.5L 200 PS • Mercedes-Benz B200 Turbo • Vauxhall Zafira VXR | |||
| Features/ Challenges | Caterham Seven kit car race • Peugeot 207 vs. parkour masters race in Liverpool | |||
| 8 | 74 | Series 8, Episode 8 | Jenson Button • Ray Winstone | July 30 2006 |
| Reviews | Noble M15 • Ford Transit vs. Renault Master vs. Volkswagen T30 TDI 174 Sportline | |||
| Features/ Challenges | £1000 Van Man challenge (Ford Transit, LDV Convoy, Suzuki Super Carry) • Being van roadies with The Who | |||
Series NineEdit
- Main article: Series 9
| # | Total | Title | Guest(s) | Original airdate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 75 | Series 9, Episode 1 | Jamie Oliver | January 28 2007 |
| Reviews | Jaguar XKR vs. Aston Martin V8 Vantage | |||
| Features/ Challenges | Roadworks in 24 hours challenge • Richard Hammond's Vampire dragster crash aftermath discussion | |||
| 2 | 76 | Series 9, Episode 2 | Hugh Grant | February 4 2007 |
| Reviews | Audi TT vs. Mazda RX-8 vs. Alfa Romeo Brera | |||
| Features/ Challenges | James 'Captain Slow' May takes the Bugatti Veyron to its top speed of 253mph (407km/h) • Shoot Out: Best looking cars that can be called art. The Top Gear team plays Golf. | |||
| 3 | 77 | Series 9, Episode 3 | None | February 11 2007 |
| Reviews | None | |||
| Features/ Challenges | US Special | |||
| 4 | 78 | Series 9, Episode 4 | Simon Pegg | February 18 2007 |
| Reviews | Brabus S Biturbo roadster (based on a Mercedes-Benz SL65 AMG) • Porsche 911 Turbo | |||
| Features/ Challenges | Reliant Robin Space Shuttle challenge | |||
| 5 | 79 | Series 9, Episode 5 | Kristin Scott Thomas | February 25 2007 |
| Reviews | Lamborghini Murciélago LP640 | |||
| Features/ Challenges | Clarkson's railway crossing hazard video • Tractor challenge (Fendt 930 Vario, JCB Fastrac 8250, Case STX Steiger 530): The presenters plant their own biofuel | |||
| 6 | 80 | Series 9, Episode 6 | Billie Piper | March 4 2007 |
| Reviews | Shelby Mustang GT500 | |||
| Features/ Challenges | Presenters build their own stretch limos from ordinary cars (Fiat Panda, MG F, Alfa Romeo 164 V6 & Saab 9000 V6) and give them a few challenges | |||
Polar SpecialEdit
| Total | Title | Reviews | Features/Challenges | Guest(s) | Original airdate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 81 | Polar Special | None | Top Gear: Polar Special | None | 25 July 2007 |
Series TenEdit
- Main article: Series 10
| # | Total | Title | Guest(s) | Original airdate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 82 | Series 10, Episode 1 | Dame Helen Mirren | October 7 2007 |
| Reviews | Volkswagen Golf GTI W12 • Porsche 911 GT3 RS vs. Lamborghini Gallardo Superleggera vs. Aston Martin V8 Vantage N24 | |||
| Features/ Challenges | Road trip quest to find the greatest driving road in the world. | |||
| 2 | 83 | Series 10, Episode 2 | Jools Holland | October 14 2007 |
| Reviews | Audi R8 vs. Porsche 911 Carrera S | |||
| Features/ Challenges | Amphibious Cars Challenge II: Crossing the Channel | |||
| 3 | 84 | Series 10, Episode 3 | Ronnie Wood | October 28 2007 |
| Reviews | Ferrari 599 GTB Fiorano • Ferrari 275 GTS • Rolls-Royce Phantom Drophead Coupé • Peel P50 | |||
| Features/ Challenges | Bugatti Veyron vs Eurofighter Typhoon race • Clarkson drives the Peel P50 (the world's smallest production car) around the BBC office • Testing the Auto-Parking System from the Lexus LS600 | |||
| 4 | 85 | Series 10, Episode 4 | None | November 4 2007 |
| Reviews | None | |||
| Features/ Challenges | Botswana Special | |||
| 5 | 86 | Series 10, Episode 5 | Simon Cowell | November 11 2007 |
| Reviews | Caparo T1 • Aston Martin V8 Vantage Roadster • Mercedes-Benz GL 500 | |||
| Features/ Challenges | London Race – Car vs. Bike vs. Public Transport vs. Speedboat | |||
| 6 | 87 | Series 10, Episode 6 | Lawrence Dallaglio | November 18 2007 |
| Reviews | Honda Civic Type R • Alfa Romeo 159 • Mercedes-Benz E63 AMG Estate vs. BMW M5 Touring | |||
| Features/ Challenges | A new form of motorsport – Motorhome racing • Alfa Romeo 159 vs. tall man across the Humber estuary. | |||
| 7 | 88 | Series 10, Episode 7 | Jennifer Saunders | November 25 2007 |
| Reviews | Aston Martin DBS | |||
| Features/ Challenges | £1200 British Leyland cheap-car challenge (Rover SD1, Triumph Dolomite Sprint, Austin Princess) | |||
| 8 | 89 | Series 10, Episode 8 | James Blunt • Lewis Hamilton | December 2 2007 |
| Reviews | Vauxhall VXR8 | |||
| Features/ Challenges | Hammond in a Renault R25 Formula One Car • Automobile history investigation • GPS satellite self-controlled BMW 330i drives the test track. | |||
| 9 | 90 | Series 10, Episode 9 | Keith Allen | December 9 2007 |
| Reviews | Ascari A10 • Fiat 500 | |||
| Features/ Challenges | Top Gear enters the Britcar 24 Hour Endurance Race • Race: Fiat 500 vs. BMX riders through Budapest | |||
| 10 | 91 | Series 10, Episode 10 | David Tennant | December 23 2007 |
| Reviews | BMW M3 vs. Mercedes-Benz C63 AMG vs. Audi RS4 • Jaguar XF | |||
| Features/ Challenges | Shoot Out: German Performance Saloon cars • Top Gear Awards 2007 | |||
Series ElevenEdit
- Main article: Series 11
| # | Total | Title | Guest(s) | Original airdate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 92 | Series 11, Episode 1 | Alan Carr • Justin Lee Collins | June 22 2008 |
| Reviews | Ferrari 430 Scuderia | |||
| Features/ Challenges | £1000 Police Car Challenge (Fiat Coupé 20v Turbo, Lexus LS400, Suzuki Vitara)• TG Stuntman: Austin Allegro jump in reverse world record • Fuel economy investigation – Clarkson style: 5 super cars race, BMW M3 vs Prius | |||
| 2 | 93 | Series 11, Episode 2 | Rupert Penry-Jones • Peter Firth | June 29 2008 |
| Reviews | Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution X • Subaru Impreza WRX STI • Audi RS6 • Mercedes-Benz CLK63 AMG Black Series | |||
| Features/ Challenges | Race: Audi RS6 vs French Skiers • TG Stuntman: MG Maestro Cork-screw Jump | |||
| 3 | 94 | Series 11, Episode 3 | James Corden • Rob Brydon | July 6 2008 |
| Reviews | Bentley Brooklands | |||
| Features/ Challenges | Cheap Car Challenge: Alfa Romeos for £1000 (Alfa Romeo 75 V6, Alfa Romeo GTV 2.0, Alfa Romeo Spider) | |||
| 4 | 95 | Series 11, Episode 4 | Fiona Bruce • Kate Silverton | July 13 2008 |
| Reviews | Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione • Nissan GT-R | |||
| Features/ Challenges | Epic Race: Nissan GT-R vs Japanese Bullet Train – Hakui to Chiba | |||
| 5 | 96 | Series 11, Episode 5 | Peter Jones • Theo Paphitis | July 20 2008 |
| Reviews | Nissan GT-R | |||
| Features/ Challenges | Classic luxury limousines: Mercedes-Benz 600 vs Rolls-Royce Corniche • Daihatsu Terios Fox hunting challenge | |||
| 6 | 97 | Series 11, Episode 6 | Jay Kay | July 27 2008 |
| Reviews | Gumpert Apollo • Mitsuoka Orochi • Mitsuoka Galue III | |||
| Features/ Challenges | Showdown: The British (Top Gear) vs. The Germans (D Motor) | |||
Series TwelveEdit
- Main article: Series 12
| # | Total | Title | Guest(s) | Original airdate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 98 | Series 12, Episode 1 | Michael Parkinson | November 2 2008 |
| Reviews | Porsche 911 GT2 • Lamborghini Gallardo LP560-4 | |||
| Features/ Challenges | How much Lorry do you get for £5,000? (Scania P94D, Renault Magnum, ERF) | |||
| 2 | 99 | Series 12, Episode 2 | Will Young | November 9 2008 |
| Reviews | Abarth 500 Esseesse | |||
| Features/ Challenges | Jeremy, Richard and James set off on a road trip up the west coast of the United States in a Dodge Challenger SRT8, a Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 and a Cadillac CTS-V | |||
| 3 | 100 | Series 12, Episode 3 | Mark Wahlberg | November 16 2008 |
| Reviews | Toyota i-REAL • Renault Avantime | |||
| Features/ Challenges | Tuning challenge: Can a Renault Avantime be as fast as a Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution X? • May practices Finnish folk racing with Mika Häkkinen • Jeremy Clarkson creates a beef and brick "smoothie" using a blender powered by a Corvette V-8 engine. | |||
| 4 | 101 | Series 12, Episode 4 | Harry Enfield | November 23 2008 |
| Reviews | Pagani Zonda Roadster F • Bugatti Veyron | |||
| Features/ Challenges | Economy race from Basel to Blackpool Illuminations | |||
| 5 | 102 | Series 12, Episode 5 | Kevin McCloud | November 30 2008 |
| Reviews | Lexus IS F • BMW M3 • Ferrari Daytona | |||
| Features/ Challenges | Race: Powerboat vs. Ferrari Daytona – Portofino to Saint-Tropez • Finding the best bus for British city streets: Trial by motor sport | |||
| 6 | 103 | Series 12, Episode 6 | Boris Johnson | December 07 2008 |
| Reviews | Veritas RS III • Caterham Seven Superlight R500 • Ford Fiesta | |||
| Features/ Challenges | Did the communists ever make a good car? • A not-so-ordinary road test of the Ford Fiesta with the Royal Marines. | |||
| 7 | 104 | Series 12, Episode 7 | Sir Tom Jones | December 14 2008 |
| Reviews | Tesla Roadster • Honda FCX Clarity | |||
| Features/ Challenges | Fifty years of British Touring Car racing: the memories and the crashes • TG Stuntman takes on Fifth Gear's caravan jump record • Top Gear Awards 2008 | |||
| 8 | 105 | Series 12, Episode 8 | None | December 28 2008 |
| Reviews | None | |||
| Features/ Challenges | Vietnam Special | |||
Series ThirteenEdit
- Main article: Series 13
| # | Total | Title | Guest(s) | Original airdate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 106 | Series 13, Episode 1 | Michael Schumacher | June 21 2009 |
| Reviews | Lotus Evora • Ferrari FXX | |||
| Features/ Challenges | Race to the North – Jaguar XK120 vs. Vincent Black Shadow vs. Tornado locomotive | |||
| 2 | 107 | Series 13, Episode 2 | Stephen Fry | June 28 2009 |
| Reviews | Lamborghini Murciélago LP 670-4 SV | |||
| Features/ Challenges | What is the perfect car for 17 year olds for £2,500? • Drag Race: Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren 722 Edition vs. Lamborghini Murciélago LP 670-4 SV • Drag Race II: Bugatti Veyron vs. McLaren F1 | |||
| 3 | 108 | Series 13, Episode 3 | Michael McIntyre | July 05 2009 |
| Reviews | Mercedes-Benz SL65 AMG Black Series • Proton Satria Neo • Chevrolet Aveo • Perodua Myvi • Fiat 500 • Toyota iQ • Alfa Romeo MiTo • Škoda Roomster • Subaru Impreza WRX STI | |||
| Features/ Challenges | Top Gear plays "Car Sauna" • May goes rallying with Ken Block against Ricky Carmichael at an airfield • Is there a car that can be cheap and cheerful? TG reluctantly investigate. | |||
| 4 | 109 | Series 13, Episode 4 | Usain Bolt | July 12 2009 |
| Reviews | Ford Focus RS vs Renault Mégane R26.R • Porsche Panamera | |||
| Features/ Challenges | Race: Porsche Panamera S vs. the Royal Mail service • Jeremy plays British Bulldogs against the British Army – with live fire | |||
| 5 | 110 | Series 13, Episode 5 | Sienna Miller | July 19 2009 |
| Reviews | Jaguar XFR vs. BMW M5 | |||
| Features/ Challenges | Proof that three £1500 rear-wheel drive coupés are better than front-wheel drive (Porsche 944 S2, Nissan 300ZX, Ford Capri 2.8i, Morris Marina)</small> • Jeremy's inspired greenhouse trailer design to save the world | |||
| 6 | 111 | Series 13, Episode 6 | Brian Johnson | July 26 2009 |
| Reviews | BMW Z4 • Nissan 370Z | |||
| Features/ Challenges | Pre-1982 £3000 classic cars for a TSD rally in Mallorca (Austin-Healey Sprite, Lanchester LJ 200, Citroën Ami) | |||
| 7 | 112 | Series 13, Episode 7 | Jay Leno | August 02 2009 |
| Reviews | Vauxhall VXR8 Bathurst • HSV Maloo • Aston Martin V12 Vantage | |||
| Features/ Challenges | Clarkson and May make Volkswagen Scirocco advertisements that aren't boring | |||
Series FourteenEdit
- Main article: Series 14
| # | Total | Title | Guest(s) | Original airdate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 113 | Series 14, Episode 1 | Eric Bana | November 15 2009 |
| Reviews | BMW 760Li • Mercedes-Benz S63 AMG • Lamborghini Gallardo LP560-4 Spyder • Ferrari California • Aston Martin DBS Volante • Dacia Sandero | |||
| Features/ Challenges | Romanian GT road trip to find the acclaimed Transfăgărăşan highway. | |||
| 2 | 114 | Series 14, Episode 2 | Michael Sheen | November 22 2009 |
| Reviews | Chevrolet Corvette C6 ZR1 vs. Audi R8 V10 • Codename Geoff / Hammerhead-i Eagle Thrust | |||
| Features/ Challenges | The team build an electric car to be better than a G-Wiz | |||
| 3 | 115 | Series 14, Episode 3 | Chris Evans | November 29 2009 |
| Reviews | Hawk HF3000 • Lamborghini Gallardo LP550-2 Valentino Balboni | |||
| Features/ Challenges | Clarkson and Hammond reveal why Lancia has made greatest number of great cars • May attempts to fly an Airship caravan | |||
| 4 | 116 | Series 14, Episode 4 | Guy Ritchie | December 06 2009 |
| Reviews | BMW X5 M • Audi Q7 V12 • Range Rover (2010MY) • Renault Twingo 133 | |||
| Features/ Challenges | Airport vehicle motorsport • Jeremy's 'cheap and simple' Renault Twingo 133 road test involving a barrel roll in a tunnel | |||
| 5 | 117 | Series 14, Episode 5 | Jenson Button | December 20 2009 |
| Reviews | Noble M600 | |||
| Features/ Challenges | The team make their own automotive art gallery to prove cars are more popular than traditional art | |||
| 6 | 118 | Series 14, Episode 6 | None | December 27 2009 |
| Reviews | None | |||
| Features/ Challenges | Bolivia Special | |||
| 7 | 119 | Series 14, Episode 7 | Seasick Steve | 3 January 2010 |
| Reviews | Lexus LFA • BMW X6 • Vauxhall Insignia VXR | |||
| Features/ Challenges | Clarkson's 'low-budget' worldwide review on the BMW X6 • May and Margaret Calvert reflect on the evolution of UK road signs • Top Gear Awards 2009 | |||
Series FifteenEdit
- Main article: Series 15
| # | Total | Title | Guest(s) | Original airdate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 120 | Series 15, Episode 1 | (Kia Cee'd) • Nick Robinson • Al Murray • Peter Jones • Peta 23 from Essex • Johnny Vaughan • Bill Bailey • Louie Spence • Amy Williams | June 27 2010 |
| Reviews | Bentley Continental Supersports • Reliant Robin | |||
| Features/ Challenges | James tests the Toyota Hilux Invincible from the Polar Special by driving it up an Icelandic Volcano • Richard says farewell to the former reasonably priced car, the Chevrolet Lacetti • Jeremy attempts to discover why Reliant Robin went out of business by testing a 1994 model | |||
| 2 | 121 | Series 15, Episode 2 | Alastair Campbell | July 04 2010 |
| Reviews | Porsche 911 Sport Classic • Porsche Boxster Spyder | |||
| Features/ Challenges | The team attempts to find a second-hand sports saloon that is suitable for everyday tasks
and track days on a budget of £5,000. (Mercedes-Benz 190, BMW M3, Ford Sierra Sapphire RS Cosworth) | |||
| 3 | 122 | Series 15, Episode 3 | Rupert Grint • Rubens Barrichello | July 11 2010 |
| Reviews | Chevrolet Camaro SS vs. Mercedes-Benz E63 AMG • Porsche Panamera Turbo • Maserati Quattroporte GTS • Aston Martin Rapide | |||
| Features/ Challenges | The team attempts to find the world's greatest four-door supercar, by using an Aston Martin Rapide, a Porsche Panamera Turbo and a Maserati Quattroporte GTS to drive a bride and groom, and their relatives, to a wedding | |||
| 4 | 123 | Series 15, Episode 4 | Andy García | July 18 2010 |
| Reviews | Audi R8 V10 Spyder vs. Porsche 911 Turbo Cabriolet | |||
| Features/ Challenges | The team attempts to find a solution to the problem of the caravan, by building motorhomes on the back of a Land Rover 110, a Citroën CX and a Lotus Excel | |||
| 5 | 124 | Series 15, Episode 5 | Tom Cruise • Cameron Diaz | July 25 2010 |
| Reviews | Volkswagen Touareg • Bugatti Veyron Super Sport | |||
| Features/ Challenges | Richard races the new version of the Volkswagen Touareg against two young snowmobilers in Sweden • James attempts to break a world record by reaching 258mph (415 km/h) in the new Bugatti Veyron Super Sport • Jeremy presents a memorial presentation of racing driver Ayrton Senna before Lewis Hamilton drives his 1988 F1 racing car. | |||
| 6 | 125 | Series 15, Episode 6 | Jeff Goldblum | August 1 2010 |
| Reviews | Ferrari 458 Italia | |||
| Features/ Challenges | The team attempts to find out why the British sports car industry is going to pot, by buying old British roadsters for £5000 each. (Jensen-Healey, TVR S2, Lotus Elan) | |||
Specials 2010Edit
| Total | Title | Guest(s) | Original airdate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 126 | USA Road Trip | Danny Boyle | December 21 2010 |
| Reviews | Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG • Porsche 911 GT3 RS • Ferrari 458 Italia | ||
| Features/ Challenges | Jeremy, Richard and James set off on a road trip up the east coast of the United States in a Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG, a Porsche 911 GT3 RS (997) and a Ferrari 458 Italia. | ||
| 127 | Middle East Special | None | December 26 2010 |
| Reviews | None | ||
| Features/ Challenges | Middle East Special | ||
Series SixteenEdit
- Main article: Series 16
| # | Total | Title | Guest(s) | Original airdate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 128 | Series 16, Episode 1 | John Bishop | January 23 2011 |
| Reviews | Ariel Atom 500 • Škoda Yeti • Porsche 911 Turbo S Cabriolet | |||
| Features/ Challenges | Jeremy tests the new Skoda Yeti, Richard takes a look at the history of the Porsche 911 and James has a go in the new Ariel Atom V8. | |||
| 2 | 129 | Series 16, Episode 2 | Boris Becker | January 30 2011 |
| Reviews | Ferrari 599 GTO | |||
| Features/ Challenges | England vs Australia in their version of The Ashes | |||
| 3 | 130 | Series 16, Episode 3 | Jonathan Ross | February 06 2011 |
| Reviews | Rolls-Royce Ghost • Yugo (substituting for a Bentley Mulsanne) • Mercedes-Benz S65 AMG • Ford Focus RS500 • Cosworth Impreza STI CS400 • Volvo C30 PCP | |||
| Features/ Challenges | The team head to Albania to test the Rolls-Royce Ghost, Bentley Mulsanne and Mercedes-Benz S65 AMG, also Jeremy looks at hatchbacks, the Ford Focus RS500, the Cosworth Impreza STI CS400 and the one-off Volvo C30 PCP "Polestar" | |||
| 4 | 131 | Series 16, Episode 4 | Simon Pegg • Nick Frost | February 13 2011 |
| Reviews | Pagani Zonda R • Pagani Zonda Tricolore | |||
| Features/ Challenges | The team buy second-hand BMW 325i convertibles and test which is best and who got the best deal, also Jeremy tests the Pagani Zonda R and says farewell to Pagani's Zonda model range. | |||
| 5 | 132 | Series 16, Episode 5 | Amber Heard | February 20 2011 |
| Reviews | Audi RS5 • BMW M3 Competition Pack | |||
| Features/ Challenges | The boys head to Norway to end the chaos and misery brought by snowfall to Britain using a combine harvester that has been converted to a snow plough. | |||
| 6 | 133 | Series 16, Episode 6 | John Prescott | 27 February 2011 |
| Reviews | Jaguar XJ • Porsche 959 • Ferrari F40 • NASA's latest Space Exploration Vehicle | |||
| Features/ Challenges | Jeremy races the Jaguar XJ across England against sunset to sunrise • Richard drives his dream boyhood cars the Porsche 959 and the Ferrari F40 • James is in America to drive NASA's latest Space Exploration Vehicle | |||
Series SeventeenEdit
- Main article: Series 17
| # | Total | Title | Guest(s) | Original airdate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 134 | Series 17, Episode 1 | Alice Cooper | 26 June 2011 |
| Reviews | Marauder • BMW 1 Series M Coupe • Mini John Cooper Works WRC • Jaguar E-Type | |||
| Features/ Challenges | Jeremy celebrates the 50th Birthday of the Jaguar E-Type by driving the modern one, Richard is in South Africa to test a bigger, even more rugged alternative to the famous Hummer, James meets up with Gold Medal Winner Amy Williams and races her in the new Mini Rally Car | |||
| 2 | 135 | Series 17, Episode 2 | Ross Noble | 3 July 2011 |
| Reviews | Aston Martin Virage • Citroën DS3 Racing • Fiat 500C Abarth • Renaultsport Clio 200 Cup | |||
| Features/ Challenges | The team travel to Italy to test high-performance hatchbacks. Jeremy Clarkson is in the Citroen DS3 Racing, Richard Hammond is in the Fiat 500C Abarth Essesse and James May is in the Renaultsport Clio 200 Cup as they navigate their way round a baffling Italian town, take part in a scavenger hunt and drive around the Monaco Grand Prix track. | |||
| 3 | 136 | Series 17, Episode 3 | Sebastian Vettel | 10 July 2011 |
| Reviews | Range Rover Evoque • McLaren MP4-12C • Ferrari 458 Italia | |||
| Features/ Challenges | Jeremy Clarkson and Richard Hammond find second-hand bargains for the price of Britain's cheapest brand new car, the Nissan Pixo. James May is in Nevada to test the toughness of the Range Rover Evoque and to chauffeur a male impersonator of Cher through Las Vegas. Also, the McLaren MP4-12C is compared with its rival, the Ferrari 458 Italia. | |||
| 4 | 137 | Series 17, Episode 4 | Rowan Atkinson | 17 July 2011 |
| Reviews | Jaguar XKR-S • Nissan GT-R | |||
| Features/ Challenges | The team uses caravans to attempt to make train travel cheaper, faster and more interesting, replacing the locomotive with a specially modified car and carriages. Also Jeremy Clarkson takes the Jaguar XKR-S and the recently updated Nissan GT-R for a test drive on the track to compare them. | |||
| 5 | 138 | Series 17, Episode 5 | Bob Geldof | 24 July 2011 |
| Reviews | Lotus T125 • updated Jensen Interceptor | |||
| Features/ Challenges | Jeremy Clarkson tries out the new Lotus T125, and an updated version of the classic Jensen Interceptor. Also, the team employs all manner of second-hand military equipment to knock down a row of derelict houses, aiming to complete the job in less time than a team of demolition experts. | |||
| 6 | 139 | Series 17, Episode 6 | Louis Walsh | 31 July 2011 |
| Reviews | Nissan Leaf • Peugeot iOn • Lamborghini Aventador | |||
| Features/ Challenges | Jeremy Clarkson and James May set out for the seaside in a pair of electric cars, the Nissan Leaf and the Peugeot iOn, stopping off in Lincoln along the way. Richard Hammond meets an extraordinary rally team in which everyone is an amputee with a military background, and finally the new Lamborghini Aventador is taken out on the track. | |||
Series EighteenEdit
Series Eighteen is expected to start in January 2012 following a Christmas special on 28 December 2011.[1] The special will be a route across India, one of the many countries Top Gear plan to visit over the course of the new series, according to Jeremy Clarkson. Shooting in India began on 2 October, with the first leg of the shooting beginning in suburbs of Mumbai.[2] [3] The show was also seen in Lecce, Italy with a Noble M600, McLaren MP4-12C and a Lamborghini Aventador.[4] Hammond announced during the Top Gear Live shows in Birmingham, that additional recordings for the new season had been done in the USA.
| Total | Title | Guest(s) | Original airdate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 140 | India Special | 28 December 2011 | |
| Reviews | None | ||
| Features/ Challenges | India Special | ||
| 141 | Episode 1 | ||
| Reviews | None | ||
| Features/ Challenges | |||
| 142 | Episode 2 | ||
| Reviews | None | ||
| Features/ Challenges | |||
| 143 | Episode 3 | ||
| Reviews | None | ||
| Features/ Challenges | |||
| 144 | Episode 4 | ||
| Reviews | None | ||
| Features/ Challenges | |||
| 145 | Episode 5 | ||
| Reviews | None | ||
| Features/ Challenges | |||
| 146 | Episode 6 | ||
| Reviews | None | ||
| Features/ Challenges | |||
Series NineteenEdit
| Total | Title | Guest(s) | Original airdate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 147 | Episode 1 | ||
| Reviews | None | ||
| Features/ Challenges | |||
| 148 | Episode 2 | ||
| Reviews | None | ||
| Features/ Challenges | |||
| 149 | Episode 3 | ||
| Reviews | None | ||
| Features/ Challenges | |||
| 150 | Episode 4 | ||
| Reviews | None | ||
| Features/ Challenges | |||
| 151 | Episode 5 | ||
| Reviews | None | ||
| Features/ Challenges | |||
| 146 | African Special | ||
| Reviews | None | ||
| Features/ Challenges | |||
ReferencesEdit
- ↑ http://transmission.blogs.topgear.com/2011/11/30/andy-wilman-on-top-gears-india-special-wednesday-28-december-8pm-bbc2/
- ↑ Andy Wilman on Top Gear’s India special: Wednesday 28 December, 8pm, BBC2
- ↑ http://www.team-bhp.com/forum/super-cars-imports-india/108860-pics-top-gear-shooting-india.html
- ↑ http://www.autoblog.com/2011/11/09/top-gear-spotted-in-italy-with-new-lamborghini-mclaren-a/
