Top Gear

Top Gear

ENDED45 Seasons518 Episodes7.9
NetworkBBC Two
First AiredJul 13, 1978
Last AiredAug 2, 2009
Created ByDerek Smith

Motoring programme featuring reviews of and reports about cars of all types.

Cast

Jeremy Clarkson
Jeremy Clarkson
Self - Host
Richard Hammond
Richard Hammond
Self - Host
James May
James May
Self - Host
Ben Collins
Ben Collins
The Stig

Seasons & Episodes45 seasons · 518 episodes

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E1
E1Episode 1
Feb 22, 200125m
Tonight, chasing the Mondeo and the Renault Laguna, the Lamborghini Miura and how it will blow your doors off, and the future may well be bright but does it make sense.
E2
E2Episode 2
Mar 1, 2001
Jason Barlow takes a ride in the new Alfa 147, which Alfa Romeo hopes will make waves in the small-car market. Tiff Needell, meanwhile, road-tests the 180 XKR-R, a souped up performance Jaguar which could soon grace showrooms.
E3
E3Episode 3
Mar 8, 2001
Vicki Butler-Henderson looks at whether the brand new Volkswagen Lupo GTi’s sporty credentials live up to its looks, while Jason Barlow tests the remarkable new Citroën C5.
E4
E4Episode 4
Mar 15, 2001
E5
E5Episode 5
Mar 22, 2001
Jason Barlow tests the new MG F Trophy, one of Rover’s new sporting models, while Vicki Butler-Henderson checks out Vauxhall’s lastest Astra diesel — the Eco 4.
E6
E6Episode 6
Mar 29, 2001
Episode 7
E7Episode 7
Apr 5, 2001
E8
E8Episode 8
Apr 12, 2001
Tonight’s show reveals the results of a special customer satisfaction survey — a study into buying, owning and running a car that reveals the very best and worst of different models, including which car registered an amazing 1,800 faults.
E9
E9Episode 9
Apr 19, 2001
E10
E10Episode 10
Apr 26, 2001
This week in the motoring magazine Vicki Butler-Henderson tests Citroën and Peugeot hatchbacks that offer better-than-average performance for little more than the cost of a standard model. Plus Tiff Needell learns how to handle a high-powered motorcycle on the road.
E11
E11Episode 11
May 3, 2001
The latest model from Jaguar’s production lines, the X-Type, marks a radical departure for the luxury brand. Jason Barlow takes the saloon sports car for a spin to see whether its makers will succeed in appealing to a younger demographic, or whether the X-Type will damage their reputation as a top people’s car manufacturer.
E12
E12Episode 12
May 10, 2001
A look at the new Peugeot 307 — has it got what it takes to lead the family hatchback pack? Plus, is the recently revived, Dutch-designed Spyker CS Spyder worth its £150,000 price tag?
E13
E13Episode 13
May 17, 2001
E14
E14Episode 14
May 31, 2001
E15
E15Episode 15
Jun 7, 2001
E16
E16Episode 16
Jun 14, 2001
E17
E17Episode 17
Jun 21, 2001
E18
E18Episode 18
Jun 28, 2001
E19
E19Episode 19
Jul 5, 2001
E20
E20Episode 20
Jul 12, 2001
Tiff Needell sees how BMW’s new Mini One compares with its rivals, and competes against Vicki Butler-Henderson in a downhill race at the Goodwood Festival of Speed.
E21
E21Episode 21
Jul 19, 2001
Tiff Needell and the team test the quality of the new MG road cars and take a look behind-the-scenes at John Travolta’s new film Swordfish, which features a TVR Tuscan in the spectacular car chase sequence.
E22
E22Episode 22
Jul 26, 2001
Twenty percent of Britain’s income is spent on motoring. Jason Barlow, Vicki Butler-Henderson, Adrian Simpson and Tiff Needell explore ways of halving that figure by offering advice on the best second-hand deals, reducing insurance premiums, fuel economy and inexpensive maintenance.
E23
E23Episode 23
Aug 2, 2001
E24
E24Episode 24
Aug 9, 2001
Tiff Needell test-drives the eagerly-awaited Aston Martin V12 Vanquish, the most talked-about supercar ever to come out of Britain. So does the beautiful two-seater coupe with a top speed of 190mph meet expectations?
E25
E25Episode 25
Aug 16, 2001
E26
E26Episode 26
Aug 23, 2001
Vicki Butler-Henderson road-tests the new Tuscan S, which is rumoured to reach speeds of up to 200mph. Plus a look at where to buy cheap cars, and the new number-plate system.
E27
E27Episode 27
Aug 30, 2001
Jason Barlow tries out the latest update of the Ford Thunderbird, Tiff Needell assesses the merits of the BMW M3 convertible, while Adrian Simpson tries to understand how the inside of a car can tell you about its owner.
E28
E28Episode 28
Sep 6, 2001
Tiff Needell test-drives new models from TVR and AC, while Vicki Butler-Henderson rides in the Arrows three-seater Formula One car. Jason Barlow assesses the future of green-engine technology, and tries out a fuel cell-powered car.
E29
E29Episode 29
Sep 27, 2001
Jason Barlow compares the new Rat Stilo with the Ford Focus, there’s a report from the Frankfurt Motor Show including the lowdown on next year’s new cars, and Tiff Needell drives sideways as he participates in a stunt competition.
E30
E30Episode 30
Oct 4, 2001
E31
E31Episode 31
Oct 11, 2001
E32
E32Episode 32
Oct 25, 2001
E33
E33Episode 33
Nov 8, 2001
Jason Barlow, Adrian Simpson and design guru Richard Seymour assess what makes the Ford Focus a bestseller.
E34
E34Episode 34
Nov 15, 2001
Jason Barlow and Adrian Simpson take a look at the Land Rover Freelander and its competition in the off-roader market, while Tiff Needell test-drives the FBS Census.
E35
E35Episode 35
Dec 10, 2001
Vicki Butler-Henderson sizes up the new Volkswagen Polo, while Jason Barlow and Adrian Simpson report on BMW’s fortunes in the competitive executive-car market.
E36
E36Episode 36
Dec 17, 2001
Vicki Butler-Henderson and Adrian Simpson compare the merits of British roadster the MG F with international counterpart the Mazda MX-5. Tiff Needell races a Mini Cooper and Jason Barlow tests the new Mercedes SL500.

About Top Gear

Top Gear is a documentary series on BBC Two. The show first aired on Jul 13, 1978 and currently has 45 seasons and 518 episodes. Top Gear has ended after 45 seasons. It has a rating of 7.9/10 based on 111 votes. The cast includes Jeremy Clarkson, Richard Hammond, James May, Ben Collins. Created by Derek Smith.

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