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  • Series 13 | Top Gear Locations

    Precise filming locations and detailed episode information for series 13 of Top Gear. Find all of your Top Gear information and see exactly where the trio has been all around the world. Series 13 Loading… Episode 1 Episode Description The year is 1949 and the trio wants to show what a Top Gear race would look like if it took place 60 years in the past. Jeremy takes a vintage train, James drives the Jaguar XJ120 and Richard rides the Vincent Black Shadow motorcycle. Episode Introduction "Tonight, Richard tries to start a motorbike James fills his car with petrol, and I get a British Rail suntan." Stig Introduction "Some say that he invented the curtain and that he recently submitted a 20,000 pound expenses claim for some gravel for his moat. All we know is, he's called the Stig." Star in a Reasonably Priced Car Michael Schumacher Vehicles Featured Vincent Black Shadow, Jaguar XK120 View Filming Locations (14) #challenge #race #london #edinburgh #vincent #blackshadow #train #jaguar #xk120 #1949 Episode 2 Episode Description The producers challenge the presenters to pretend they are 17 years old again and they need to purchase and insure cars without spending much money. They then take on a few challenges that any normal young driver would find themselves in bringing back some memories. Episode Introduction "Tonight, we throw a chair over a hedge. A Quite Interesting man drives our reasonably-priced car. And for the first time ever, the Bugatti Veyron versus the McLaren F1." Stig Introduction "Yeah, now some say that last week he was found in a locked room tied to a chair with German piano wire. And that this week, MPs turned him down for the job of Speaker. All we know is that's three things he has in common with Margaret Beckett." Star in a Reasonably Priced Car Stephen Fry Vehicles Featured Work in Progress View Filming Locations (10) #challenge #affordable #cars #17 #volvo #hyundai #volkwagen #insurance Episode 3 Episode Description With the financial recession in full swing, the presenters go out to find some fun cheap and cheerful cars on sale today to replace the expensive Astons and Porsches that people can no longer afford anymore. After that James heads to the United States for a ride along with rally driver Ken Block in California. Episode Introduction "Tonight, we shout at the Government, a man drives a Subaru through a building. And a dog goes in a car." Stig Introduction "Some say that he thinks crisps are animals... ..and that if he'd done well at Wimbledon once in a while, he might have been able to raise a smile. All we know is, he's called the Stig." Star in a Reasonably Priced Car Michael McIntyre Vehicles Featured Subaru WRX STi View Filming Locations (13) #cheap #cheerful #challenge #ken #block #subaru #wrx #sti #london #usa #united #states #california #james #airfield Episode 4 Episode Description James and Richard go head to head in a race between a letter and the Royal Mail transport system and them in a Porsche Panamera. The goal is to see who can get from the most southernly point of England to the most northerly point fastest. Episode Introduction "Tonight, the fastest man in the world on our tracks. They don't call him Bolt Of Lightning for nothing. The slowest man in the world falls asleep. And we literally set fire to Dorset with a machine gun." Stig Introduction "Some say that he is absolutely baffled by urinals. And that on reflection this was a bad week to launch his debut single. It's a tribute to Farah Fawcett. All we know is he's called The Stig." Star in a Reasonably Priced Car Usain Bolt Vehicles Featured Porsche Panamera View Filming Locations (14) #porsche #panamera # royal #mail #race #challenge Episode 5 Episode Description The producers say that RWD cars are useless and FWD is better. The presenters disagree completely and head to France in three cheap RWD cars they purchased second hand and partake in a series of challenges to prove that RWD is best and FWD is useless. Episode Introduction "Tonight, we save the entire world. We test a fat spaniel from Jaguar. And we annoy France's second-best racing driver." Stig Introduction "Some say he has 12 GCSEs, all in domestic science. And that he's been producing artificial sperm for years. Even though we have repeatedly asked him not to. All we know is he's called the Stig." Star in a Reasonably Priced Car Sienna Miller Vehicles Featured Nissan 300ZX, Morris Marina, Porsche 944 S2, Ford Capri View Filming Locations (10) #1500 #rwd #cars #challenge #nissan #300zx #morris #marina #porsche #944 #s2 #ford #capri Episode 6 Episode Description The boys head to a classic car auction where they must purchase a classic car that was built prior to 1980s and then prepare it for a classic car rally in Mallorca Spain. Episode Introduction "Tonight, I wear some goggles, Richard falls down a small slope, and James says hello to a man." Stig Introduction "Some say that on Thursdays he becomes incredibly bulbous and that recently pigs in Mexico have started to die of something called Stig flu. All we know is he's highly contagious." Star in a Reasonably Priced Car Brian Johnson Vehicles Featured Austin Healey, Lanchester, Citroen 2CV View Filming Locations (16) #challenge #auction #classic #cars #austin #healy #lanchester #citroen #mallorca #spain Episode 7 Episode Description James and Jeremy challenge themselves to make a better Volkswagen advert than the professionals who do it now for the new diesel Scirocco. Then Jeremy closes the series with a tribute to big engines in an Aston Martin V12 Vantage with the very strong gut feeling that cars with these engines soon will no longer exist and the era is sadly coming to an end. Episode Introduction "Tonight, Richard has a crisis. Some sheep on our track, and James and I go to the lavatory." Stig Introduction "Some say that he cut that man's hair. And that if HE compensated a soldier for getting wounded, he wouldn't try to take it all back again. All we know is, he's called the Stig!" Star in a Reasonably Priced Car Jay Leno Vehicles Featured Volkswagen Scirocco Diesel, Aston Martin V12 Vantage View Filming Locations (7) #volkswagen #scirocco #advertisement #aston #martin #v12 #vantage

  • Series 9 | Top Gear Locations

    Precise filming locations and detailed episode information for series 9 of Top Gear. Find all of your Top Gear information and see exactly where the trio has been all around the world. Series 9 Loading… Episode 1 Episode Description The presenters all in agreement that road works take far too long. They come up with the idea that it cannot be that difficult and take on the challenge of managing and working with a road works crew to resurface the entirety of Grafton Road near Bidford-on-Avon within 24 hours. Episode Introduction "Tonight, Jaguar supercharged XKR versus its twin sister. Why do roadworks take so long? And Jamie Oliver prepares a delicious lap in our reasonably-priced car." Stig Introduction "Some say he once threw a microwave oven at a tramp, and that long before anyone else he realized that Jade Goody was a racist pig-faced waste of blood and organs. But he didn't. All we know is he's called the Stig." Star in a Reasonably Priced Car Jamie Oliver Vehicles Featured Work in Progress View Filming Locations (6) #road #works #challenge Episode 2 Episode Description In this episode the trio tries to prove that yes cars can be art. They take three similar vehicles that they think can be considered art - the Alfa Romeo Brera, the Mazda RX8 and the Audi TT and are challenged by three art experts to justify their case. Episode Introduction "Tonight Hugh Grant stars in our reasonably-priced car and is the new Audi TT any good? We find out by playing golf." Stig Introduction "Some say that he once had a vicious knife fight with Anthea Turner and that he is in no way implicated in the Cash for Honours Scandal. All we know is, he's called Lord Stig." Star in a Reasonably Priced Car Hugh Grant Vehicles Featured Alfa Romeo Brera, Audi TT, Mazda RX-8 View Filming Locations (9) #alfa #romeo #brera #audi #tt #mazda #rx8 #art #challenge Episode 3 Episode Description The presenters are challenged with seeing if they can purchase a car for a road trip in the United States for less than it would cost to rent one for the same trip. They are given $1000 to purchase a car in the city of Miami, Florida, their starting point, and drive them all the way to New Orleans, Louisiana where they will end up selling it to make some money back. In this instance though this episode took place a couple years after the devastating hurricane Katrina and the presenters instead decided to donate their vehicles. Episode Introduction "Hello and welcome to what is, tonight, a Top Gear special. It's special because it is just one big film." Stig Introduction None Star in a Reasonably Priced Car None Vehicles Featured Work in Progress View Filming Locations (10) #america #special #$1000 #cars #challenge Episode 4 Episode Description Jeremy, who is well known for preferring Ferraris over Porsches and making fun of anyone who drives a Porsche, sets out to review the brand new 997 911 Turbo near Lincoln, England. Episode Introduction "Tonight, one small stumble for man as we build a space shuttle. I drive a nuclear bomb disguised as a Mercedes. And Simon Pegg makes a Hot Fuzz in our reasonably priced car." Stig Introduction "Some say that if you lick his chest, it tastes exactly the same as piccalilli. And that at this week's BRIT Awards, he was arrested for goosing Russell Brand... All we know is, he's called The Stig." Star in a Reasonably Priced Car Simon Pegg Vehicles Featured Porsche 911 Turbo (997) View Filming Locations (6) #porsche #911 #997 #turbo #lincoln Episode 5 Episode Description James, Richard and Jeremy set out to find out how hard faming can possibly be. They purchase three farm tractors and face a few challenges at the Top Gear test track to get familiar with their machines. For the final challenge they must successfully cultivate a real field near Royston, England and plant seed to which will then be turned into fuel for the next season. Episode Introduction "Tonight, we try to grow our own petrol. I drive the new Lamborghini. Quite badly. And the Cool Wall muse Kristin Scott Thomas is in our reasonably priced car." Stig Introduction "Some say that he sucks the moisture from ducks. And that his crash helmet is modelled on Britney Spears's head. All we know is, he's called The Stig." Star in a Reasonably Priced Car Kristin Scott Thomas Vehicles Featured Work in Progress View Filming Locations (6) #farming #challenge Episode 6 Episode Description The presenters set themselves a challenge of building some home made limousines and bringing three stars to an awards show in London. Jeremy builds a massively long stretch limo out of a Fiat Panda, James combines the front ends of a Saab and Alfa Romeo into a single vehicle, and Richards builds what may be the only convertible limousine in the world. Episode Introduction "Tonight, we cut some cars in half with saws. Richard smokes a horse. And who's in our reasonably priced car? Oh, it's his assistant." Stig Introduction "Some say he isn't machine-washable, and all his potted plants are called Steve. All we know is he's called The Stig." Star in a Reasonably Priced Car Billie Piper Vehicles Featured Work in Progress View Filming Locations (10) #limousine #challenge

  • Series 8 | Top Gear Locations

    Precise filming locations and detailed episode information for series 8 of Top Gear. Find all of your Top Gear information and see exactly where the trio has been all around the world. Series 8 Loading… Episode 1 Episode Description The trio wonder what how hard it is to create a convertible people carrier, after converting a Renault Espace into one and putting it through a number of challenges, including taking it into a safari park and subjecting it to a brand new car wash. Meanwhile, Hammond is embarrassed with driving a hot pink Nissan Micra C+C around Ledbury, Herefordshire, May looks at the newly restyled Honda Civic, Clarkson claims he's found a good way to give up smoking with the new £415,000 Koenigsegg CCX, and there's a new reasonably priced car in use - the old Suzuki Liana is gone, replaced with the Chevrolet Lacetti, so a new Lap Board is in use and several celebrities are invited to set a time in it. Episode Introduction "Tonight, I drive the scariest car in the world. James drives the least scary car in the world. And we all drive a car with a monkey on the roof." Stig Introduction "Some say that his ears aren't exactly where you'd expect them to be, and that once, preposterously, he had an affair with John Prescott. All we know is he's called The Stig." Star in a Reasonably Priced Car Well-spoken man (James Lifford Hewitt), Alan Davies, Trevor Eve, Jimmy Carr, Justin Hawkins, Rick Wakeman, Les Ferdinand Vehicles Featured Nissan Micra, Honda Civic, Renault Espace View Filming Locations (14) #nissan #micra #pink #honda #civic #renault #espace #convertible #france #theme #park #futuristic #futuroscope Episode 2 Episode Description The group take over hosting a 3-hour block for BBC Southern Counties Radio, to see how hard it is to host a Drive Time Radio Show, and things soon go downhill from the start. Meanwhile, Hammond is in Iceland to race a man with powered canoe against a specially prepped 4x4 Tomcat, Clarkson tests out the new Jaguar XK in Yorkshire and the Chevrolet Corvette Z06 on the track, while celebrity chef Gordon Ramsay returns to try out the Lacetti and the Stig sees shows how fast he is in the Liana. Episode Introduction "Tonight, I ruin the tranquility of the Yorkshire Dales. Richard ruins Iceland. And we all ruin a local radio station." Stig Introduction "Some say he has a digital face, and that if he felt like it, he could fire Alan Sugar. All we know is he is called the Stig." Star in a Reasonably Priced Car Gordon Ramsay Vehicles Featured Jaguar XK, BMW 650i, Mercedes SL350, Cadillac CTS, Chevrolet Corvette Z06, Tomcat 4x4 View Filming Locations (10) #jaguar #xk #bmw #650 #mercedes #sl350 #cadillac #cts #radio #show #chevrolet #corvette #z06 #tomcat #4x4 Episode 3 Episode Description The presenters are tasked turning a car into an amphibious vehicle and capturing the public's imagination—Hammond buys a 1983 Volkswagen T3 campervan and turns it into a houseboat, May converts a 1962 Triumph Herald into a sailing craft with a mast and some sails, and Clarkson uses a 1989 Toyota Hilux pick-up truck and plants a huge outboard motor on its back. The trio soon see how their creations fare on the road, before taking them onto the waters of Rudyard Lake near Leek, Staffordshire and crossing two miles of it, where one of the presenters has a sinking feeling about their amphibious car. Meanwhile, Clarkson reviews the Lotus Exige S on the Top Gear test track, and actor Philip Glenister is the latest star in the new reasonably priced car. Episode Introduction "Tonight, I get a hot head. Ow! Ow! I'm on fire! Richard gets another Top Gear Dog. -Help! And James has some trouble with wind." Stig Introduction "Some say that his genitals are on upside down. And that if he could be bothered, he could crack the Da Vinci Code in 43 seconds. All we know is, he's called the Stig." Star in a Reasonably Priced Car Philip Glenister Vehicles Featured Work in Progress View Filming Locations (11) #amphibious #vehicles #challenge #volkswagen #t3 #campervan #houseboat #triumph #herald #sailing #toyota #hilux Episode 4 Episode Description Clarkson has a look at what features will be present in cars in ten years time, that can be found on the new Mercedes-Benz S-Class, before tackling the issue of interior design on the S-Class by redoing the interior of an old 1996 Mercedes-Benz S-Class to be like his house, with Hammond and May helping by finding out how much it has changed the car's performance. Meanwhile, there's a test of how good the BMW Z4 M is on the track, Hammond races in a Porsche Cayenne Turbo S against a British army parachuter in Cyprus, Ewan McGregor talks about his car history before he sees how he fared in the Lacetti, and the Koenigsegg CCX is back to see if it is much faster after having been equipped with a rear spoiler, following its accident on the track at the beginning of the series. Episode Introduction "Tonight, I investigate some new in-car dogging technology, Richard races a man dressed as a squirrel and with a wing and a prayer, the Koenigsegg is back on our track." Stig Introduction "Some say his ears have a paisley lining. And he's been banned from the Chelsea Flower Show. All we know is, he's called The Stig." Star in a Reasonably Priced Car Ewan McGregor Vehicles Featured BMW Z4M, Mercedes S500, Porsche Boxster S, Porsche Cayenne Turbo View Filming Locations (0) #bmw #z4m #mercedes #s500 #porsche #boxster #cayenne #turbo #s #parachute #race Episode 5 Episode Description "Captain Slow" is put through his paces, as Jackie Stewart attempts to prove he can cut May's best lap time around the Oulton Park circuit by 20 seconds. Meanwhile, Clarkson hopes the madness of the Citroën CX has rubbed off on the new Citroën C6 and tries out the Prodrive P2 concept car on the track, a team of Toyota Aygos defend their honour in a match of Car Football against a team of the new Volkswagen Fox, and Sir Michael Gambon returns to discuss his role as Albus Dumbledore in the Harry Potter films before seeing how he fared in the Lacetti. Episode Introduction "Tonight, the new Citroen C6, hovercraft or horse manure? Jackie Stewart teaches Captain Slow how to drive. Don't bother watching the World Cup, cause we've sorted it already." Stig Introduction "Some say that the outline of his left nipple, is exactly the same shape as the Nurburgring. And if you give him a really important job to do, he'll skive off and play croquet. All we know is, he's called The Stig." Star in a Reasonably Priced Car Sir Michael Gambon Vehicles Featured Citoren C6, Prodrive P2 Concept, Toyota Aygo, Volkswagen Fox View Filming Locations (7) #citroen #c6 #prodrive #p2 #concept #toyota #aygo #football #volkswagen #fox Episode 6 Episode Description The boys go on a caravan holiday in Dorset to try to find out more about caravaning, seeing if the Kia Cerato is a good tow car with their "home, away from home", the Elddis Shamal XL. It's not long before they find themselves having trouble getting to the caravan site, dealing with a sick dog, damaging a neighbouring caravan and struggling to have fun, before worse follows. Meanwhile, the Stig has a go at the nonexistent indoor world speed record with a Toyota TF105 F1 car and very nearly accidentally sets it in the Lacetti, Brian Cox talks with Clarkson about his roles as villains and his Toyota Prius's before setting a time in the Lacetti, and Clarkson tests out three hot saloons - Ford Mondeo ST220, Mazda 6 MPS, and Vauxhall Vectra VXR. Episode Introduction "Tonight, we drive a Formula One car indoors. Hannibal Lecter is in our Reasonably Priced Car. And we go on a caravan holiday." Stig Introduction "Some say he invented Branston pickle. And that if you insult his mother, he will headbutt you in the chest. All we know is he's called The Stig." Star in a Reasonably Priced Car Brian Cox Vehicles Featured Work in Progress View Filming Locations (8) #kia #cerato #caravaning #holiday #challenge #camping #tf105 #f1 #ford #mondeo #st220 #mazda #6 #mps #vauxhall #vectra #vxr #elddis #shamal #xl Episode 7 Episode Description James reviews the new Peugeot 207 in Liverpool, England. He then challenges some parkour enthusiasts to a race across the city. Later on in the episode the trio have a very interesting race to see who can cross the start line first at the Knockhill Race Circuit near Edinburgh, Scotland. The Stig driving a Caterham from London to the race track in Scotland or the presenters who must build their Caterham from scratch first but are already on the race track and much much closer to the start line. Episode Introduction "Tonight, is a Peugeot faster than two men? Has Lamborghini gone mad again? And can we build a whole car in eight hours?" Stig Introduction "Some say that on really warm days, he sheds his skin, like a snake, and that, for some reason, he's allergic to the Dutch. All we know is, he's called the Stig." Star in a Reasonably Priced Car Steve Coogan Vehicles Featured Peugeot 207 View Filming Locations (15) #peugeot #207 #caterham #assembly #challenge #liverpool #stig Episode 8 Episode Description Currently a work in progress. Episode Introduction "Tonight, Noble's difficult third album comes to our track. The art of being a white van man. And the Suzuki Liana is back with some bloke called Jenson Button." Stig Introduction "Some say that his first name really is The, and that if he went on Celebrity Love Island they'd all be pregnant, including the cameramen. All we know is, he's called The Stig." Star in a Reasonably Priced Car Jenson Button, Ray Winstone Vehicles Featured Work in Progress View Filming Locations (0)

  • Series 6 | Top Gear Locations

    Precise filming locations and detailed episode information for series 6 of Top Gear. Find all of your Top Gear information and see exactly where the trio has been all around the world. Series 6 Loading… Episode 1 Episode Description Clarkson puts the Range Rover Sport through its paces, including a test to see if it can avoid being locked on by the main cannon of a Challenger 2 tank. Meanwhile, the Mercedes-Benz CLS55 AMG and Honda Element are reviewed, and Hammond and May compete against each other in a game of "car football" with a group of Toyota Aygos. Finally, James Nesbitt sees what time he can make in the reasonably priced car. Episode Introduction "Tonight, Toyota's new small car. Can it play football? The new Range Rover Sport. Can it outrun a 120mm tank shell? And James Nesbitt. How will he get on in a reasonably-priced car?" Stig Introduction "Some say he never blinks and that he roams around the woods at night foraging for wolves. All we know is he's called The Stig." Star in a Reasonably Priced Car James Nesbitt Vehicles Featured Honda Element, Range Rover Sport, Challenger 2 Tank, Mercedes CLS55 AMG View Filming Locations (8) #honda #element #range #rover #sport #challenger2 #tank #mercedes #cls55 #amg Episode 2 Episode Description Following the Porsche cheap car challenge, the presenters each buy a two-door coupé for less than £1,500 that isn't a Porsche - a Jaguar XJ-S, a BMW 635CSi, and a Mitsubishi Starion - and then put then through a series of tests, including a race on a grass circuit. Elsewhere, Clarkson reviews the speedy Maserati MC12, and comedian Jack Dee attempts to be fast in the Liana. Episode Introduction "Tonight, old Jaguars, should you buy one? Old BMWs, are they as well-made as we think? And old Mitsubishis, should you drive a car built by an aeroplane-maker?" Stig Introduction "Some say he's wanted by the CIA and that he sleeps upside down like a bat. All we know is he's called The Stig." Star in a Reasonably Priced Car Jack Dee Vehicles Featured Mitsubishi Starion, Jaguar XJS, BMW 635i View Filming Locations (9) #cheap #coupe #challenge #mitsubishi #starion #jaguar #xjs #bmw #635 #millbrook #prooving #grounds #oxford #maserati #mc12 Episode 3 Episode Description Clarkson decides to fix up a classic Rolls-Royce, in time for his guest appearance at the opening of a new lido. Meanwhile, May drives a 1970s Maserati Bora, the Wiesmann MF3 and the TVR Tuscan are tested out on the Test Track, Top Gear gets a look at the Batmobile from Batman Begins, and Hammond gives his opinion on the Aston Martin DB9 Volante. Finally, actor Christopher Eccleston trades his TARDIS for a go in the Liana. Episode Introduction "Tonight, two British sports cars with forged papers. Dr Who is the star in our reasonably priced car. And I splash out on a '70s Roller." Stig Introduction "Some say that he appears on high-value stamps in Sweden, and he can catch fish with his tongue. We know him only as the Stig." Star in a Reasonably Priced Car Christopher Eccleston Vehicles Featured Maserati Bora, Aston Martin DB9 Volante, Weisman MF3, TVR Tuscan View Filming Locations (9) #maserati #bora #aston #martin #db9 #volante #wiesmann #mf3 #tvr #tuscan Episode 4 Episode Description The presenters decide to have their mothers test out and give their opinion on three new hatchbacks—the Renault Modus, the Honda Jazz and the Peugeot 1007. Meanwhile, Clarkson reviews the Cadillac CTS-V, Hammond tests out the new BMW 3 Series on the M4 corridor, and a limo attempts to jump over a "wedding party". Finally, British-Iranian comedian Omid Djalili sees if he can get round fast in the Liana. Episode Introduction "Tonight, I test the Cadillac CTSV. Hammond tests the new BMW 3 Series. And we get three old ladies to test some small cars because we couldn't be bothered." Stig Introduction "Some say he is illegal in 17 US states and he blinks this way. All we know is he's called The Stig." Star in a Reasonably Priced Car Omid Djalili Vehicles Featured BMW 3 Series, Cadiallac CTS-V, Honda Jazz, Renault Modus, Peugeot 1007 View Filming Locations (9) #bmw #3 #series #cadillac #cts-v #honda #jazz #renault #modus #peugeot #1007 Episode 5 Episode Description Clarkson sees if the Mercedes-Benz SLK55 AMG and Porsche Boxster S can avoid being shot at by snipers from the Irish Guards. Elsewhere, the Aston Martin DB5 and a modernised Jaguar E-type are reviewed, Hammond attempts a time trial with a Maserati Coupé, May reviews a Nissan Murano, and Top Gear launches a hunt for "Greatest Driving Song of All Time". Finally, F1 driver Damon Hill takes the Liana around the test track. Episode Introduction "Tonight, a Formula One world champion is the star in our reasonably priced car. The Jaguar E-type and the Aston Martin DB5. And the British Army shoots me in the face." Stig Introduction "Some say that his breath smells of magnesium and that he's scared of bells. We know only that he's called The Stig." Star in a Reasonably Priced Car Damon Hill Vehicles Featured Nissan Murano, Maserati Gran Sport, Porsche Boxster, Mercedes SLK55 AMG, Jaguar E-Type, Aston Martin DB5 View Filming Locations (12) #nissan #murano #maserati #gransport #porsche #boxster #mercedes #amg #slk55 #jaguar #e-type #aston #martin #db5 Episode 6 Episode Description The car is up against a boat, as Clarkson engages another race by seeking to reach Oslo from the UK with a Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren through seven countries, while Hammond and May attempt to beat him via a long-distance ferry and a speedboat. Meanwhile, the Aston Martin DBR9 receives a review, while broadcaster David Dimbleby is asked the questions before he steps into the Liana. Episode Introduction "Tonight, Question Time comes to our Reasonably Priced Car. Aston's DB9 racer comes to our track. And an offshore power boat against a Mercedes SLR." Stig Introduction "Some say he naturally faces magnetic north and that all his legs are hydraulic. All we know is that he's called The Stig." Star in a Reasonably Priced Car David Dimbleby Vehicles Featured Mercedes McLaren SLR, ASton Martin DBR9 View Filming Locations (14) #mercedes #mclaren #slr #oslo #challenge #race #boat #netherlands #germany #sweden #denmark #norway #aston #martin #dbr9 Episode 7 Episode Description To celebrate the 40th birthday of the Ford Transit van, Hammond attempts to see if Sabine Schmitz can do a lap of the Nürburgring with a Transit, faster than Clarkson did in the diesel Jaguar S-Type. Meanwhile, the TVR Sagaris is reviewed, and Clarkson attempts a race between a Fiat Panda and marathon runner A.C. Muir through London. Finally, The Darkness' Justin Hawkins becomes the latest to get their hands on the Liana's wheel. Episode Introduction "Tonight, a rock star gets in a jam. Attacking the Nurburgring in a van. And is a car faster than a man?" Stig Introduction "Some say that he lives in a tree and that his sweat can be used to clean precious metals. All we know is that he's called The Stig." Star in a Reasonably Priced Car Justin Hawkins Vehicles Featured Fiat Panda, Jaguar S-Type, Ford Transit Van View Filming Locations (9) #fiat #panda #london #marathon #race #jeremy #jaguar #s-type#ford #transit #van #sabine #schmitz #nürburgring Episode 8 Episode Description The presenters head to Iceland to test out three convertible versions of existing coupes - the Chrysler Crossfire, the Nissan 350Z and the Audi TT - where all three struggle to find anything good about each. Meanwhile, Clarkson reviews the hard-top and convertible versions of the Ferrari F430, and author Tim Rice is the latest star to step into the reasonable priced car. Episode Introduction "On tonight's show, I drive the Audi TT convertible in Iceland! Richard drives the Nissan 350Z convertible in Iceland! And James drives the Chrysler Crossfire convertible. Guess where." Stig Introduction "Some say that his heart ticks like a watch. And that he's confused by stares. All we know is he's called The Stig." Star in a Reasonably Priced Car Tim Rice Vehicles Featured Audi TT, Nissan 350Z, Chrysler Crossfire, Ferrari F430 View Filming Locations (13) #iceland #audi #tt #nissan #350z #chrysler #crossfire #ferrari #f430 Episode 9 Episode Description Hammond and May spend an evening doing "Road Test Russian Roulette", by volunteering to drive drunk people home in their own cars. Meanwhile, Clarkson reviews the BMW M5 and three hatchbacks - the VW Golf GTI, the Renault Sport Mégane, and the Vauxhall Astra VXR - while there is an attempt set a world record for sideway rolls made by a Ford Sierra. Finally, broadcaster Chris Evans is on the track in the Liana. Episode Introduction "Tonight, Thunderberks are go. We attempt a world record. And the most annoying car I've ever driven turns out to be one of the best." Stig Introduction "Some say that his voice can only be heard by cats and that he has two sets of knees. All we know is he's called The Stig." Star in a Reasonably Priced Car Chris Evans Vehicles Featured BMW M5 (E60), Volkswagen Golf GTI, Renault Megane Sport, Vauxhall Astra VXR View Filming Locations (6) #bmw #m5 #e60 #v10 #vw #golf #gti #renault #sport #megane #vauxhall #astra #vxr Episode 10 Episode Description The trio hire out a series of off-road toys to see which is value for money for off-roading fun. Meanwhile, Hammond returns to Iceland to see if a snowmobile ride across the surface of Lake Kleifarvatn, May travels to Dubai to drive the Bentley Continental Flying Spur, and Clarkson reviews the diesel BMW 535d four-door sedan . Finally, tv presenter Davina McCall and F1 driver Mark Webber see how fast they can be in the Liana. Episode Introduction "Tonight, James May thinks he's a racing driver. Richard Hammond thinks he's Jesus. And I think I'm going to be killed." Stig Introduction None Star in a Reasonably Priced Car Davina McCall, Mark Webber Vehicles Featured Bentley Continental Flying Spur, BMW 535d View Filming Locations (3) #snowmobile #lake #kleifarvatn #dubai # #bentley #continental #flying #spur #diesel #bmw #535d Episode 11 Episode Description May attempts to recreate the Top Gear theme tune using car engine noises. Elsewhere, Hammonds goes drifting in the Vauxhall Monaro VX-R and recreates the excitement of the Pamplona Bull Run in Spain with the Lamborghini Murciélago Roadster, Clarkson tests the Ford Lightning pick-up truck, and the winner of the "Greatest Driving Song of All Time" is announced. Finally, Timothy Spall makes an attempt to set a time with the Liana. Episode Introduction "Tonight, James tries his hand at being Beethoven. Richard wrestles a rampaging bull. And I develop a sudden urge to marry my cousin." Stig Introduction "Some say that he's terrified of ducks and that there's an airport in Russia named after him. All we know is he's called The Stig." Star in a Reasonably Priced Car Timothy Spall Vehicles Featured Ford F150 Lightning, Lamborghini Murcielago Roadster, Vauxhall Monaro VXR View Filming Locations (8) #ford #f150 #lightning #lamborghini #murcielago #roadster #pickup #truck #vauxhall #monaro #vxr #pamplona #bull #run #spain

  • Series 5 | Top Gear Locations

    Precise filming locations and detailed episode information for series 5 of Top Gear. Find all of your Top Gear information and see exactly where the trio has been all around the world. Series 5 Loading… Episode 1 Episode Description The trio return to Pendine Sands to see which is more fun to drive - the Vauxhall Monaro VXR, the Chrysler 300C, and the Jaguar S-Type R. Meanwhile, Clarkson reviews the Porsche 911 Carrera S and spot similarities with the old school version, while an ice cream van attempts to jump over four bouncy castles. Finally, comedian Bill Bailey heads out on the test track in the Liana. Episode Introduction "Tonight, just the thing for an already confused world. Another Porsche 911. We get sand in the trunks of three muscle cars. And how many bouncy castles can you jump in an ice cream van?" Stig Introduction None Star in a Reasonably Priced Car Bill Bailey Vehicles Featured Vauxhall Monaro, Chrysler C300, Jaguar S-Type R, Porsche 911 Carrera S View Filming Locations (5) #vauxhall #monaro #chrysler #c300 #wales #jaguar #s-type #r #porsche #911 #carrera #s Episode 2 Episode Description Clarkson compares three classic supercars, the Jaguar XJ220, the McLaren F1, and the Ferrari F40, against three modern rivals, the Pagani Zonda, the Porsche Carrera GT, and the Ferrari Enzo, to see how they measure up. Elsewhere in the episode, Hammond reviews the Ford Focus, while a world champion all terrain skateboarder goes head to head with a Group N Mitsubishi rally car and a Bowler Wildcat. At the Top Gear Test Track, Geri Halliwell becomes the latest guest to set a lap time in the Suzuki Liana. Episode Introduction "Tonight, the Ferrari Enzo, the Jaguar XJ220, the Pagani Zonda, the McLaren F1, the Ferrari F40 and the Porsche Carrera GT." Stig Introduction None Star in a Reasonably Priced Car Geri Halliwell Vehicles Featured Jaguar XJ220, McLaren F1, Ferrari F40, Pagani Zonda, Porsche Carrera GT, Ferrari Enzo, Ford Focus, Bowler Wildcat View Filming Locations (2) #jaguar #xj220 #mclaren #f1 #ferrari #f40 #pagani #zonda #porsche #carrera #gt #enzo #ferrari #ford #focus #group #n #mitsubishi #rally #car #bowler #wildcat Episode 3 Episode Description Clarkson attempts a serious challenge for the Land Rover Discovery by seeing if it can make a tough climb up a mountain in Scotland. Meanwhile, there is a review of the Dodge Viper SRT10, Hammond searches for mad car designs with a specialist company in Switzerland, and the Top Gear 2004 survey results are in. Finally, Joanna Lumley is the latest star to do a lap in the Liana. Episode Introduction "Tonight, Richard finds the world's maddest car, in Switzerland! An Absolutely Fabulous star in our reasonably-priced car, And the new Viper attempts to write its own name in rubber." Stig Introduction None Star in a Reasonably Priced Car Joanna Lumley Vehicles Featured Land Rover Discovery, Porsche 911 Rennsport, Splash, Dodge Viper SRT-10 View Filming Locations (4) #landrover #discovery #scotland #rennsport #switzerland #porsche #911 #splash #dodge #viper #srt10 Episode 4 Episode Description Hammond and May put the Smart Forfour through a unique challenge, by spending 24 hours living within it without leaving the car. Elsewhere, Clarkson is joined by Steve Coogan for a review of the Aston Martin Vanquish S and the Ferrari 575M GTC, the Pagani Zonda S Roadster is road-tested in France, and Top Gear plays conkers with caravans. Finally, Jimmy Carr proves how lucky the worst driver in the Liana can be. Episode Introduction "Tonight, Richard wets himself in a small hatchback. We play Conkers with caravans. And a clash of the Titans Aston v Ferrari on our track." Stig Introduction None Star in a Reasonably Priced Car Jimmy Carr Vehicles Featured Pagani Zonda, Smart For Four, Aston Martin Vanquish S, Ferrari 575M GTC View Filming Locations (7) #pagani #zonda #monaco #smart #forfour #richard #james #aston #martin #vanquish #s #ferrari #575m #gtc Episode 5 Episode Description Clarkson undertakes a daunting task of seeing if he can get a diesel Jaguar S-Type around the Nürburgring in under ten minutes, with the tutelage of the circuit's expert Sabine Schmitz. Meanwhile, the Morgan Aero 8 GTN is tested out on the Test Track, and Hammond decides to start a new race series for people carriers. Finally, actor Christian Slater talks about police chases and Hybrid cars before taking the Liana for a lap. Episode Introduction "On tonight's show, James celebrates 50 years of the Mercedes's Gullwing. A Broken Arrow star in our reasonably-priced car, and I tackle the world's most formidable racetrack, in a diesel." Stig Introduction None Star in a Reasonably Priced Car Christian Slater Vehicles Featured Renault Espace, Mercedes 300SL, Morgan Aero 8 GTN, Jaguar S-Type View Filming Locations (4) #espace #peoplecarrierracing #mercedes #300sl #richard #james #morgan #aero #8 #gtn #nürburgring #sabine #schmitz #jaguar #s-type Episode 6 Episode Description The presenters each buy a Porsche for £1500 - a 924 with a van engine, a 2.5-litre 4-cylinder 944, and a 928 S with a V8 - where they put them through a series of tasks to determine who got the best deal, including selling the cars after being used. Meanwhile, Clarkson reviews the Volkswagen Golf V GTI, while the Liana sports two drivers doing a lap - singer Cliff Richard, and blind land speed record holder Billy Baxter. Episode Introduction "On tonight's show: How fast can a blind man get round our track? How much Porsche can you buy for 1,500 quid? And Britain's most successful recording artist ever, is in our Reasonably Priced Car." Stig Introduction None Star in a Reasonably Priced Car Cliff Richard Vehicles Featured Porsche 944, Porsche 928, Porsche 924 View Filming Locations (7) #1500 #cheap #porsche #challenge #london #944 #928 #924 Episode 7 Episode Description Clarkson reviews the Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution VIII MR FQ400, pitting it against a Lamborghini Murciélago driving by a British touring race driver. Meanwhile, Hammond goes on a road trip with the Ford Mustang, there's a comparison contest between the Porsche Boxster and the Mercedes-Benz SLK 350, and the presenters announce Top Gears awards for 2004. Finally, The Who's lead singer, Roger Daltrey, tries to drive fast in the Liana. Episode Introduction "On tonight's show, Richard takes an American muscle car, in a road movie across Lincolnshire. A four-door saloon goes head-to-head with a Lamborghini. And it's the Top Gear awards for the best and worst cars of 2004." Stig Introduction None Star in a Reasonably Priced Car Roger Daltry Vehicles Featured Mustang GT, Toyota Prius, Porsche Boxster, Mercedes SLK350, Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution VIII MR FQ400 View Filming Locations (6) #prius #mustang #gt #jeremy #richard #porsche #boxster #mercedes #benz #slk350 #mitsubishi #lancer #evolution #viii #mr #fq400 Episode 8 Episode Description Clarkson attempts to beat Hammond and May to a luxury hotel in Verbier by driving a Ferrari 612 Scaglietti, while his co-presenters travel by commercial airline and Swiss rail in an effort to arrive first. Elsewhere in the episode, classic racing cars are pitted against modern showroom models, and a Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution takes on a professional bobsleigh team in a unique winter sports challenge. Back at the Top Gear Test Track, Renault’s Formula One car attempts to complete a lap in under one minute, and comedian Eddie Izzard is the Star in a Reasonably Priced Car, setting a time in the Suzuki Liana. Episode Introduction "On tonight's show, it's all about challenges. Which can get down a mountain the fastest, a rally car or a bobsleigh? Are modern showroom cars faster than racing cars from not that long ago? And can a Formula 1 Renault get around our track in less than a minute?" Stig Introduction None Star in a Reasonably Priced Car Eddie Izzard Vehicles Featured Ferrari 612 Scaglietti, Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution Rally Car View Filming Locations (9) #challenge #ferrari #612 #scaglietti #verbier #switzerland #france #race #public #transport #mitsubishi #lancer #evolution #bobsleigh Episode 9 Episode Description Clarkson and Hammond take on reviews of the Ariel Atom and Mercedes-Benz G55 AMG respectively, while seeing which is the best hot hatchback of the 21st century the Ford Fiesta ST150 or the Citroen C2 VTS. Elsewhere, May tests out the BMW 1-series, while there's a comparison of cars from Malaysia and South Korea. Finally, Trinny and Susannah find out who is the fastest in the Liana. Episode Introduction "On tonight's show, we splash about in a supercharged German army half-track. The What Not To Wear girls show us how not to drive. And I go Bo' Selecta! in an Ariel Atom." Stig Introduction None Star in a Reasonably Priced Car Trinny Woodall, Susannah Constantine Vehicles Featured BMW 118i, Mercedes G55, Ariel Atom, Ford Fiesta ST150, Citroen C2 VTS View Filming Locations (7) #bmw #1 #series #wales #mercedes #g55 #london #gwagon #ariel #atom #ford #fiesta #st150 #citroen #c2 #vts

  • Series 10 | Top Gear Locations

    Precise filming locations and detailed episode information for series 10 of Top Gear. Find all of your Top Gear information and see exactly where the trio has been all around the world. Series 10 Loading… Episode 1 Episode Description The search for the Greatest Driving Road in the world. Jeremy brings the Lamborghini Gallardo Superleggera, Richard brings the Porsche 911 GT3 and James brings the Aston Martin Vantage N24. The trio drives across Italy and Switzerland in search of the best driving road in the world. Episode Introduction "Now in the current climate, I think it's very important to reassure you all that everything you see on this show is for real. Yes, nothing on this show is faked in any way." Stig Introduction "Some say that his scrotum has its own small gravity field. And that because our producer rigged a phone vote, he now has a new name. All we know is he's called Cuddles." Star in a Reasonably Priced Car Helen Mirren Vehicles Featured Lamborghini Gallardo Superleggera, Porsche 911 GT3 RS, Aston Martin Vantage N24 View Filming Locations (25) #greatest #driving #road #challenge #lamborghini #gallardo #superleggera #aston #martin #vantage #n24 #porsche #911 #gt3rs #europe #alps #italy #switzerland #davos Episode 2 Episode Description The trio attempt to improve their previous attempts at amphibious vehicles but with a much larger challenge ahead. They must improve their initial designs and then cross the English channel to France. Episode Introduction "Tonight, James May faces trial by water. Richard Hammond faces trial by fire, And I drive a Ferrari on the Moon." Stig Introduction "Some say that he's banned from the town of Chichester and that in a recent late-night deal, he bought a slightly dented white Fiat Uno from the Duke of Edinburgh. All we know is he's called The Stig." Star in a Reasonably Priced Car Jools Holland Vehicles Featured Work in Progress View Filming Locations (8) #amphibious #cars #improved #challenge Episode 3 Episode Description James reviews the Rolls Royce Phantom Drophead in the night time hours around London. Jeremy drives the perfect commuter car - the Peel P50 and then invents his own version of a small practical commuter car. Finally, Richard races a Euro Fighter Jet in a Bugatti Veyron. Episode Introduction "Tonight, James drives a Rolls-Royce, Richard drives a Bugatti Veyron, and I drive something that is neither of those things!" Stig Introduction "Some say that he gets terrible eczema on his helmet. And that if he'd been the video ref in the World Cup rugby final he would have seen that of course it was a try, you blind Australian halfwit! All we know is, he's called the Stig!" Star in a Reasonably Priced Car Ronnie Wood Vehicles Featured Rolls Royce Phantom Drophead, Peel P50, Bugatti Veyron, Eurofighter Jet View Filming Locations (14) #rolls #royce #phantom #drophead #peel #p50 #p45 #bugatti #veyron #eurofighter #jet #race #challenge Episode 4 Episode Description Botswana - The famous and and very first official Top Gear special. James, Richard, and Jeremy cross Botswana in three second hand cars proving that you don't need expensive off roaders to accomplish this incredible challenge. I will return and fill this episode in later, the route is generally known already and street view coverage is sparse. Episode Introduction None Stig Introduction "Some say he's seen The Lion King 1,780 times and that his second best friend is a cape buffalo. All we know is he's not The Stig, but he is The Stig's African cousin!" Star in a Reasonably Priced Car None Vehicles Featured Work in Progress View Filming Locations (0) #botswana #special Episode 5 Episode Description The Top Gear group along with the Stig race eachother across London in an attempt to find the best mode of transport to cross the city during rush hour. Hammond takes a lightened sports bicycle, the Stig takes public transport, Jeremy takes powerful speed boat, and James take a large Mercedes SUV. Episode Introduction "Tonight, The Stig tests a tube train. Richard tests a pair of shorts. And I try my hand at running" Stig Introduction "Some say that to unlock him you have to run your finger down his face. Like that. And that he were getting divorced from Paul McCartney, he'd keep his stupid whining mouth shut. All we know is he's called The Stig." Star in a Reasonably Priced Car Simon Cowell Vehicles Featured Work in Progress View Filming Locations (21) #london #transportation #challenge #race #boat #bicycle #bike #car #stig #metro #airport Episode 6 Episode Description James heads to the Humber Bridge in Englans to review the Alfa Romeo 159. He then challenges a tall man to a race where the man will walk across the Huumber river and James will cross the river as well but without using the Humber bridge forcing him to drive all the way around it to reach the finish on the other side. Then Jeremy reviews two powerful estate cars in Manchester - the Mercedes E63 and BMW M5. Episode Introduction "Tonight, James races a man in wellies... Richard crashes some motor homes... And I close down Manchester Airport." Stig Introduction "Some say that he thought Star Wars was a documentary. And that he recently pulled out of I'm A Celebrity because he's frightened of trees. And Australia. And Koo Stark. And Ant. And Dec. All we know is he's called the Stig!" Star in a Reasonably Priced Car Lawrence Dallaglio Vehicles Featured Alfa Romeo 159, BMW M5 (E61) Estate, Mercedes E63 AMG Estate View Filming Locations (13) #alfa #romeo #159 #bmw #m5 #mercedes #amg #e63 #estate Episode 7 Episode Description The Top Gear Trio tries to prove to the producers that British Leyland actually made some good cars. Turns out that they didn't but they did provide plenty of entertainment for us. Episode Introduction "Tonight, in a well-balanced show, James gets egg on his face, Richard runs himself over, and I powerslide the new Aston Martin DBS." Stig Introduction "Some say that he knows two facts about ducks and both of them are wrong. And that 61 years ago, he accidentally introduced Her Majesty the Queen to a Greek racialist. All we know is, I'm going to the Tower now to have my head cut off. Um, and he is called The Stig." Star in a Reasonably Priced Car Jennifer Saunders Vehicles Featured Work in Progress View Filming Locations (9) #british #leyland #cheap #car #challenge Episode 8 Episode Description James and Jeremy set out to find the first ever car in the configuration the world uses today. Episode Introduction "Tonight, Compo takes me for a spin in a car from his youth. Richard tries to drive a fast car without crashing. And Lewis Hamilton faces his toughest test yet, the Suzuki Liana." Stig Introduction "Some say... that when he slows down, brake lights come on in his buttocks. And that if he'd been the manager of the England football squad last week, he wouldn't have been a feckless, ginger, gum-chewing buffoon who ruined it for all of us. All we know is, he's called The Stig." Star in a Reasonably Priced Car Lewis Hamilton, James Blunt Vehicles Featured Work in Progress View Filming Locations (1) #renault #f1 #first #car Episode 9 Episode Description James reviews the Fiat 500 in Hungary. He then challenges some BMX riders in a race to from one side of the city to a manufacturing district on the other side to see what the little Fiat 500 can do. Episode Introduction "Tonight, we take part in our first ever motor race. James tests the new Fiat 500 near some youths on bicycles, and the Ascari A10, just how fast is this thing?" Stig Introduction "Some say that he once lost a canoe on a beach in the north-east. And that he once did some time in a prison in Canterbury because his teddy is called the Baby Jesus. All we know is he's called The Stig." Star in a Reasonably Priced Car Keith Allen Vehicles Featured Fiat 500 View Filming Locations (11) #fiat #500 #budapest #hungary #race #bmx Episode 10 Episode Description In the final episode of series 10 Jeremy, James, and Richard compare three (now legendary) German V8 sport saloons to find out whichh German auto maker builds the best one. The Audi RS4, Mercedes C63 and the BMW M3 on the track at the Ascari Club in Span. Episode Introduction "Tonight, the great, the good and the rubbish in the Top Gear Awards. We go on a motoring holiday with The Stig, and Doctor Who travels through space and time a bit more slowly than usual." Stig Introduction "Some say that, as we speak, he is actually relaxing in the resort's pool and... -He is. He is, actually. -Yeah. He is." Star in a Reasonably Priced Car David Tennant Vehicles Featured Mercedes C63 AMG, BMW M3 (E92), Audi RS4 (B7) View Filming Locations (12) #mercedes #c63 #amg #bmw #m3 #audi #rs4 #ascari #club #spain

  • Series | Top Gear Locations

    Discover Top Gear locations and information by series and episode. See exactly where the Top Gear team has been around the world. Browse by Series Series 2 1 Locations Series 4 39 Locations Series 5 51 Locations Series 6 100 Locations Series 7 68 Locations Series 8 65 Locations Series 9 47 Locations Series 10 114 Locations Series 11 53 Locations Series 12 45 Locations Series 13 84 Locations Series 14 55 Locations Series 15 49 Locations Series 16 22 Locations Series 17 28 Locations Series 18 37 Locations Series 19 36 Locations Series 20 14 Locations Series 21 0 Locations Series 22 2 Locations Loading… Update: December 2025 I am migrating all of the content to a backend database currently to provide more features in the future. If you notice any issues across this website please let me know at info@topgearlocations.com . More locations coming soon

  • Series 16 | Top Gear Locations

    Precise filming locations and detailed episode information for series 16 of Top Gear. Find all of your Top Gear information and see exactly where the trio has been all around the world. Series 16 Loading… Episode 0 Episode Description A Top Gear special where the group heads to the East Coast of the United States to test three of the latest super cars. Driving from the Blue Ridge Parkway in North Carolina to New York City to find out which is best. Episode Introduction None Stig Introduction None Star in a Reasonably Priced Car Danny Boyle Vehicles Featured Ferrari 458 Italia, Mercedes SLS AMG, Porsche 911 GT3 RS View Filming Locations (9) #ferarri #458 #italia #mercedes #sls #amg #porsche #911 #gt3rs #usa #nyc #special Episode 1 Episode Description Currently a work in progress. Episode Introduction "Tonight, a dog won't get in a car. A flipchart falls over. And a man from Liverpool drives a car." Stig Introduction None Star in a Reasonably Priced Car John Bishop Vehicles Featured Ariel Atom V8 View Filming Locations (0) #ariel #atom #v8 Episode 2 Episode Description Currently a work in progress. Episode Introduction "Tonight, a sausage gets burnt, a sheep falls over, and our track is all wet." Stig Introduction "Some say that he doesn't understand the word "envelope". And that he is the only woman in Britain not to have slept with Alan Johnson's policeman. All we know is, he's called the Stig." Star in a Reasonably Priced Car Boris Becker Vehicles Featured Ferrari 599 GTO View Filming Locations (0) #britain #vs #australia #ferrari #599 #gto Episode 3 Episode Description The trio sets out to answer the very popular question - which modern car would be best for a leading light in the Albanian Mafia? To find out the presenters bring three very luxurious saloon cars to Albania and put them through some rigorous tests. Episode Introduction "Tonight, a fat man gets murdered, a donkey gets overtaken, and James wears ladies' underwear on his head." Stig Introduction "Some say he once tore a goat in half and that he's now regretting buying his new holiday home in downtown Cairo. All we know is, he's called the Stig." Star in a Reasonably Priced Car Jonathan Ross Vehicles Featured Mercedes S65 AMG, Rolls Royce Ghost, Bentley Mulsanne, Yugo View Filming Locations (8) #albania #mafia #mercedes #s65 #rolls-royce #ghost #bentley #mulsanne #yugo Episode 4 Episode Description Currently a work in progress. Episode Introduction "Now, there are lambs in the fields and there are bugs in the trees. There's a whiff of spring in the air So, the producers gave each of us £2,000 and told us we have to spend it on a convertible, four-seater, car." Stig Introduction "Some say his nipples are explosive. And that he's recently had a Mexican... I mean Brazilian! I mean Brazilian! Why did I say that? I'm sorry, Mr Ambassador. Anyway, all we know is he's called the Stig." Star in a Reasonably Priced Car Simon Pegg, Nick Frost Vehicles Featured BMW 325i, Pagani Zonda R View Filming Locations (0) #bmw #325i #pagani #zonda #r Episode 5 Episode Description Currently a work in progress. Episode Introduction "Tonight, Richard wears a blue hat, James wears a different hat and I wear a hat with things on it." Stig Introduction "Some say that in his wallet he keeps a photograph of his wallet. And that in a recent race, even he was beaten by The King's Speech. All we know is he is called The Stig." Star in a Reasonably Priced Car Amber Heard Vehicles Featured Audi RS5, BMW M3 Competition View Filming Locations (0) #audi #rs5 #bmw #m3 #competition #snow #removal #machine #combine #dominator #norway Episode 6 Episode Description Jeremy in the new Jaguar XJ races the sun from the most westerly point to the most easterly point on the shortest night of the year. Episode Introduction "Tonight, a spaniel and a Moon buggy. A fat man in a KIA. And a race against the Lord God Almighty." Stig Introduction "Some say that his favourite disease he had when he was a child was gout. And that he was very surprised this week when he was able to pick up some remarkably cheap tickets for the Bahrain Grand Prix. All we know is he's called the Stig!" Star in a Reasonably Priced Car John Prescott Vehicles Featured Jaguar XJ View Filming Locations (5) #challenge #jaguar #xj #race #sun

  • Series 11 | Top Gear Locations

    Precise filming locations and detailed episode information for series 11 of Top Gear. Find all of your Top Gear information and see exactly where the trio has been all around the world. Series 11 Loading… Episode 1 Episode Description Currently a work in progress. Episode Introduction "Tonight, can an Austin Allegro fly? Can we solve the fuel crisis? And, making a better police car - how hard can it be?" Stig Introduction "Some say that after making love, he bites the head off his partner. And that he's had to give up binge drinking now that it's got to £1.18 a litre. All we know is, he's called the Stig." Star in a Reasonably Priced Car Alan Carr, Justin Lee Collins Vehicles Featured Work in Progress View Filming Locations (0) Episode 2 Episode Description Richard Hammond tests the twin turbo V10 powered Audi RS6 in the French Alps and then races against a couple of French skiers to a bar at the base of the mountains. Later on Jeremy takes his own personal Mercedes AMG CLK 63 Black Series for a drive through the mountains of Wales in the early morning. Episode Introduction "Tonight, Audi's dynamic ride control tested to the limit in the Alps. Variable torque split transmissions given a workout on our track. And Merc's 190mph Black on the edge in Wales." Stig Introduction "Some say that each of his toenails are exactly the same as a woman's nipples and that he thinks the credit crunch is some kind of breakfast cereal. All we know is, he's called the Stig." Star in a Reasonably Priced Car Rupert Penry-Jones, Peter Firth Vehicles Featured Audi RS6 Estate, Mercedes CLK63 AMG Black Series View Filming Locations (15) #audi #rs6 #v10 #race #mercedes #amg #clk63 #black #series #skiing #alps #france #wales Episode 3 Episode Description You cannot be considered a petrol head without having owned an Alfa Romeo. The trio share the experience of ownership by purchasing three second hand Alfa Romeos and taking on multiple challenges ending at a concourse event. Episode Introduction "Tonight, how much passion can you get for £1,000? How much soul can you get for £1,000? And how much pain can you get for £1,000?" Stig Introduction None Star in a Reasonably Priced Car James Corden, Rob Brydon Vehicles Featured Work in Progress View Filming Locations (9) #alfa-romeo #75 #spider #gtv #cheap #car #challenge #hello Episode 4 Episode Description An epic race across the heart of Japan and through Tokyo between the legendary Japanese bullet train and the new R35 Nissan GT-R. Episode Introduction "Now, we start tonight with a question we've borrowed from Radio 4. Can a car ever be art?" Stig Introduction "Some say his droppings have been found as far north as York, and he has a full-sized tattoo of his face on his face. All we know is he's called The Stig." Star in a Reasonably Priced Car Fiona Bruce, Kate Silverton Vehicles Featured Nissan GT-R (R35) View Filming Locations (17) #nissan #gtr #japan #train #race #bullet #tokyo Episode 5 Episode Description James and Jeremy have an argument about whose classic car is best - the Rolls Royce Corniche or the Mercedes 600 Grosser. To find out which is best they take on a series of challenges in their cars on the test track and in the center of London predictably come to no definitive conclusion. Episode Introduction "Tonight, we completely save the countryside, James and I completely ruin London, and there be dragons in the reasonably priced car." Stig Introduction "Now, some say that he isn't allowed, by law, within 100 yards of Lorraine Kelly. And that he's never seen an episode of Top Gear, because he's a huge fan of Midsomer Murders. All we know is, he's called Bergerac." Star in a Reasonably Priced Car Peter Jones, Theo Paphitis Vehicles Featured Rolls Royce Corniche, Mercedes-Benz 600 View Filming Locations (7) #rolls-royce #corniche #hj-mulliner-park-ward #mercedes-benz #600 #challenge #london Episode 6 Episode Description James tests some interesting cars in Tokyo, Japan including a Japanese clone of the Rolls Royce. Episode Introduction "Tonight, Richard spins off the track. Jay Kay tries to get to number one. And Germany or Britain - which is best?" Stig Introduction "Some say it's impossible for him to wear socks. And he can open a beer bottle with his testes. All we know is he's called the Stig." Star in a Reasonably Priced Car Jay Kay Vehicles Featured Mitsuoka Orochi, Mitsuoka Galue III View Filming Locations (5) #mitsuoka #orochi #mitsuoka #galue-iii #japan #tokyo

  • Series 2 | Top Gear Locations

    Precise filming locations and detailed episode information for series 2 of Top Gear. Find all of your Top Gear information and see exactly where the trio has been all around the world. Series 2 Loading… Episode 6 Episode Description Clarkson struggles to like either the Subaru Impreza WRX STI or the Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution VIII, whilst reviewing the Vauxhall VX220 Turbo. Meanwhile, Hammond reviews the Peugeot 206 GTi with a track day excursion, May tries to set a new land-speed record for a caravan, and Nick Mason of Pink Floyd nominates the Fiat 500 as the greatest car ever made. Finally, Richard Whiteley proves himself the slowest in the Liana. Episode Introduction "On tonight's Top Gear, Richard Hammond in a V8 tumble dryer. The classiest way to bankrupt yourself. And we turn up the heat on the world's dullest car." Stig Introduction None Star in a Reasonably Priced Car Richard Whiteley Vehicles Featured Subaru WRX STi, Mitsubishi Evolution VIII, Vauxhall VX220 Turbo, Peugeot 206 GTI, Fiat 500 View Filming Locations (1) #subaru #wrx #sti #mitsubishi #lancer #evolution #viii #vauxhall #vx220 #turbo #peugeot #206 #gti #fiat #500

  • Series 12 | Top Gear Locations

    Precise filming locations and detailed episode information for series 12 of Top Gear. Find all of your Top Gear information and see exactly where the trio has been all around the world. Series 12 Loading… Episode 1 Episode Description The trio unsuccessfully attempt to be lorry drivers for a day by purchasing lorries that they no absolutely nothing about and taking on some challenges with them. This episode is currently a work in progress as there are not many scenes on public roads. Episode Introduction "Tonight, the brighter, whiter way to ruin your underpants. How much lorry-ing can you get for £5,000? And Michael Parkinson has a go in t' reasonably priced car." Stig Introduction "Some say that he sleeps inside out. And that he once had full sex, with Russell Brand's answering machine. All we know is, he's called The Stig!" "Some say that his favourite all-time tune is Forever Autumn by Justin Hayward. And that he has the world's largest collection of pornographical material. All we know is, he's not The Stig, but he is The Stig's lorry-driving cousin." Star in a Reasonably Priced Car Michael Parkinson Vehicles Featured Work in Progress View Filming Locations (0) #lorry #driving #challenge Episode 2 Episode Description Top Gear heads to the United States on a journey to the Bonneville Salt Flats starting in San Francisco. Taking three American muscle cars - the Dodge Challenger SRT8, Cadillac CTS-V and the C6 Corvette ZR1 in hopes to find out which is best. Episode Introduction "On tonight's holiday programme, we go to San Francisco in California, we have a night out in Reno, Nevada, and we end up on the salt flats of Bonneville." Stig Introduction "Some say that he invented November. And that if he'd won the World Championship in Brazil last weekend, there might have been one photograph of him without his father gurning in the back of shot. All we know is he's called the Stig." Star in a Reasonably Priced Car Will Young Vehicles Featured Corvette ZR1, Cadillac CTS-V, Dodge Challenger SRT-8 View Filming Locations (13) #san #francisco #america #united #states #special #corvette #zr1 #cadillac #ctsv #dodge #challenger #bonneville #salt #flats #usa #california #nevada #utah #lake #tahoe Episode 3 Episode Description The trio tries to modify and tune an old Renault Avantime to be quicker around the Top Gear test track than a Mitsubishi Evo X. They successfully fail at this goal. This episode is currently a work in progress as there are not many scenes on public roads. Episode Introduction "Tonight, James goes racing in Finland. Richard tries out the future of motoring in Japan. And I cut up some wood near Godalming." Stig Introduction None Star in a Reasonably Priced Car Mark Wahlberg Vehicles Featured Renault Avantime View Filming Locations (0) #avantime #track #tuning #mitsubishi #evo Episode 4 Episode Description Jeremy, James and Richard compete in a fuel economy race from Basel, Switzerland to Blackpool UK to see who can get there on a single tank of fuel. James picks an efficient Subaru, Richard brings a Volkswagen and Jeremy, hoping to run out of fuel near his home, brings a big V6 Jaguar. Episode Introduction "Tonight, we have a race to Blackpool. The new Lamborghini comes to our studio. And at last, the Bugatti Veyron is on our track." Stig Introduction "Some say he has a stripy top just like mine. Oh, come on, James. You really didn't fool anybody with that. Not fooled anyone. No, this really is a big moment. A properly, properly big moment, because in a few moments we probably will have a new leader on our power lap board. The Bugatti Veyron. Let's find out." Star in a Reasonably Priced Car Harry Enfield Vehicles Featured Work in Progress View Filming Locations (2) #economy #challenge #fuel #blackpool #light #france #basel #switzerland #jaguar #subaru #volkswagen #stig Episode 5 Episode Description Richard pays tribute to the classic Ferrari Daytona taking it for a drive along the fashionable Italian coast. However, James challenges him to a race to see which can get from Portofino Italy to Saint Tropez quickest - an extremely expensive race boat, or the Ferrari Daytona. Episode Introduction "Tonight, The Stig climbs into a bucket of hot wallpaper paste. Richard sorts out public transport and James gets beaten up by a boat." Stig Introduction "Some say that one of his eyes is a teste and that he was turned down for I'm A Celebrity because people have heard of him. All we know is, he's called The Stig." Star in a Reasonably Priced Car Kevin McCloud Vehicles Featured Ferrari Daytona View Filming Locations (8) #ferrari #daytona #race #boat #italy #saint #tropez #france Episode 6 Episode Description Currently a work in progress. Episode Introduction "Tonight, Boris Johnson is the mayor in our reasonably priced car. Yeah! Jeremy attempts an old-fashioned sensible road test of the new Ford Fiesta. And has communism ever produced a good car?" Stig Introduction "Some say one of his legs gets longer when he sees a pretty lady. And that I haven't done one of these for some time and I've forgotten to make up a second thing. All we know is, he's called The Stig." Star in a Reasonably Priced Car Boris Johnson Vehicles Featured Work in Progress View Filming Locations (0) Episode 7 Episode Description James reviews the car of the future, the Honda FCX Clarity which runs not on gasoline or electricity - but runs on hydrogen. Episode Introduction "Tonight, I look at the future of sports cars. James investigates the future of quite literally everything. And Richard Hammond smashes up another caravan." Stig Introduction "Some say that he doesn't like to get his helmet wet. A point that was proved last week when he was caught in the back of shot by an eagle-eyed viewer. All we know is, he's called the Stig." Star in a Reasonably Priced Car Tom Jones Vehicles Featured Honda FCX Clarity View Filming Locations (6) #honda #fcx #clarity #california #jay #leno #usa #united #states Episode 8 Episode Description The famous Vietnam special. The trio tries to prove that it is possible to get from the south of Vietnam to the North of Vietnam in no more than 8 days. Episode Introduction "Hello, hello! Hello, everybody! Hello and welcome... Hello and welcome to a sea of disappointed faces, as these people have driven all the way down here today, only to find that the show isn't actually coming from here today." Stig Introduction None Star in a Reasonably Priced Car None Vehicles Featured Work in Progress View Filming Locations (16) #vietnam #special #motorbike

  • Series 17 | Top Gear Locations

    Precise filming locations and detailed episode information for series 17 of Top Gear. Find all of your Top Gear information and see exactly where the trio has been all around the world. Series 17 Loading… Episode 1 Episode Description Richard visits Johannesburg, South Africa to test the Marauder - an armored military vehicle capable of withstanding a high explosives blast. Episode Introduction "Tonight, Richard Hammond buys a cup of coffee. James May slips on some snow. I hate snow. And we show a picture of Steve McQueen." Stig Introduction "Some say he doesn't know what dogs are for, and that he recently took out a super-injunction to prevent us from revealing that he... ...with an enormous goat. All we know is he's called The Stig." Star in a Reasonably Priced Car Alice Cooper Vehicles Featured Marauder View Filming Locations (4) #marauder #johannesburg #south #africa Episode 2 Episode Description The presenters test three new hot hatchbacks in Italy taking on a series of challenges including even a scavenger hunt for some very strange items. Episode Introduction "Tonight, I find a bicycle in a river. James annoys a dog. And Richard jumps over a dyke." Stig Introduction "Some say that he can't eat mashed potato for religious reasons. And that he recently received 47,000 tickets, Olympic tickets, all of them for the final of the women's wrestling. All we know is, he's called The Stig!" Star in a Reasonably Priced Car Ross Noble Vehicles Featured Citroen DS3 Racing, Renault Clio Cup, Fiat 500 Abarth View Filming Locations (10) #hatchbacks #lucca #italy #citroen #ds3 #racing #renault #clio #cup #fiat #500 #abarth #convertible Episode 3 Episode Description Clarkson and Hammond see if there is a good second-hand bargain for the same price as a Nissan Pixo – Clarkson believes it might be a nine-year-old Mercedes-Benz CL600 he bought, while Hammond seeks to prove the seventeen-year-old BMW 850Ci he purchased is the one. Elsewhere, May ventures to Nevada to test out the sustainability of the Range Rover Evoque before chauffeuring a "megastar" across Las Vegas, the McLaren MP4-12C is put through its paces by Clarkson on the track against its main rival, the Ferrari 458 Italia, and Formula 1 world champion, Sebastian Vettel, sees if he's got what it takes to set a fast time in the old Suzuki Liana. Episode Introduction "Tonight, I talk to two old ladies. Richard makes a phone call. And James sniffs his own armpit." Stig Introduction "Some say that he refuses to acknowledge the existence of Nottinghamshire. And that he recently received a very strong e-mail from his fiancee's mother saying it's bad manners to sit at the dinner table in a helmet. All we know is he's called the Stig!" Star in a Reasonably Priced Car Sebastian Vettel Vehicles Featured Nissan Pixo, Bentley Turbo R, Porsche Boxster, BMW 850ci, Mercedes SL600, Ferrari 458 Italia View Filming Locations (6) #nissan #pixo #bentley #turbo #r #porsche #boxster #bmw #850 #ci #mercedes #cl600 #v12 #ferri #458 #italia #mclaren #mp4 #12c Episode 4 Episode Description Currently a work in progress. Episode Introduction "Tonight, I use a machine. James writes on a blackboard. And Richard lobs fruit into a caravan." Stig Introduction "Some say that he once hacked into his own helmet, and that he thinks Harper Seven is a convicted terrorist cell. All we know is he's called the Stig." Star in a Reasonably Priced Car Rowan Atkinson Vehicles Featured Work in Progress View Filming Locations (0) #cars #custom #trains #challenge Episode 5 Episode Description Jeremy reviews a modern and updated classic the Jensen Interceptor and joins James in Richard in recreating a spy TV show that made the cars famous. Then the boys head to Albania to practice demolishing a building for their final challenge against a professional demolition crew. Episode Introduction "Tonight, I talk to a man in sunglasses. James draws a square on a wall. And Richard plays with a soldier's chopper." Stig Introduction None Star in a Reasonably Priced Car Bob Geldof Vehicles Featured Jensen Interceptor (Modernized) View Filming Locations (8) #jensen #interceptor #spies #albania #demolition #military #vehicles Episode 6 Episode Description Currently a work in progress. Episode Introduction "Tonight, James asks a girl for a favour. Richard listens to a man. And I polish a bishop." Stig Introduction "Some say that his favourite T-shirt has a picture on the front of a T-shirt. And that he spent all week waiting for a big cheque from the Germans, because he too has spent the last 2,000 years sitting on his backside doing absolutely nothing at all. All we know is, he's called The Stig." Star in a Reasonably Priced Car Louis Walsh Vehicles Featured Work in Progress View Filming Locations (0)

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