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Top Gear(TV show/series, 1978-2009)

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| 30min per episode | Genre: Documentary

Documentation in 45 seasons with 530 episodes

Top GearRating: 3.9/5 (with 46 votes)
Top Gear was a British motoring magazine programme created by the BBC and aired on BBC Two between 22 April 1977 and 17 December 2001. The programme focused on a range of motoring topics, the most common being car reviews, road safety and consumer advice. Originally presented by Angela Rippon and Tom Coyne, the show saw a range of different presenters and reporters front the programme's half-hourly slots, including Noel Edmonds, Jeremy Clarkson, Tiff Needell, William Woollard and Quentin Willson. The programme proved popular during the late 80s and early 90s, and launched a number of spin-offs, including its own magazine entitled Top Gear Magazine. By 1999, viewing figures in Top Gear had declined after the departure of notable presenters, leading to the BBC cancelling the programme in 2001. While a number of presenters and production staff moved over to Channel 5 to produce Fifth Gear, Clarkson and fellow presenter Andy Wilman convinced the BBC to revive the programme under a revamped format, relaunching it in October 2002. ()
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Motoring programme featuring reviews of and reports about cars of all types.

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Top Gear Seasons and Episodes

02/22/2001Season 45 - 36 episodes
#1 | 02/22/2001Episode 1
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.
#2 | 03/01/2001Episode 2
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.
#3 | 03/08/2001Episode 3
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.
#4 | 03/15/2001Episode 4
#5 | 03/22/2001Episode 5
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.
#6 | 03/29/2001Episode 6
#7 | 04/05/2001Episode 7
#8 | 04/12/2001Episode 8
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.
#9 | 04/19/2001Episode 9
#10 | 04/26/2001Episode 10
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.
#11 | 05/03/2001Episode 11
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.
#12 | 05/10/2001Episode 12
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?
#13 | 05/17/2001Episode 13
#14 | 05/31/2001Episode 14
#15 | 06/07/2001Episode 15
#16 | 06/14/2001Episode 16
#17 | 06/21/2001Episode 17
#18 | 06/28/2001Episode 18
#19 | 07/05/2001Episode 19
#20 | 07/12/2001Episode 20
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.
#21 | 07/19/2001Episode 21
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.
#22 | 07/26/2001Episode 22
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.
#23 | 08/02/2001Episode 23
#24 | 08/09/2001Episode 24
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?
#25 | 08/16/2001Episode 25
#26 | 08/23/2001Episode 26
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.
#27 | 08/30/2001Episode 27
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.
#28 | 09/06/2001Episode 28
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.
#29 | 09/27/2001Episode 29
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.
#30 | 10/04/2001Episode 30
#31 | 10/11/2001Episode 31
#32 | 10/25/2001Episode 32
#33 | 11/08/2001Episode 33
Jason Barlow, Adrian Simpson and design guru Richard Seymour assess what makes the Ford Focus a bestseller.
#34 | 11/15/2001Episode 34
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.
#35 | 12/10/2001Episode 35
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.
#36 | 12/17/2001Episode 36
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.
09/07/2000Season 44 - 15 episodes
01/20/2000Season 43 - 18 episodes
09/09/1999Season 42 - 14 episodes
03/18/1999Season 41 - 12 episodes
09/10/1998Season 40 - 15 episodes
02/19/1998Season 39 - 13 episodes
09/04/1997Season 38 - 16 episodes
01/02/1997Season 37 - 20 episodes
09/05/1996Season 36 - 14 episodes
02/15/1996Season 35 - 14 episodes
09/21/1995Season 34 - 14 episodes
02/16/1995Season 33 - 13 episodes
09/22/1994Season 32 - 13 episodes
03/03/1994Season 31 - 11 episodes
09/09/1993Season 30 - 16 episodes
02/18/1993Season 29 - 17 episodes
09/24/1992Season 28 - 13 episodes
02/27/1992Season 27 - 11 episodes
09/19/1991Season 26 - 14 episodes
02/28/1991Season 25 - 10 episodes
09/27/1990Season 24 - 10 episodes
03/27/1990Season 23 - 8 episodes
09/14/1989Season 22 - 10 episodes
03/21/1989Season 21 - 8 episodes
09/29/1988Season 20 - 8 episodes
04/07/1988Season 19 - 8 episodes
09/10/1987Season 18 - 11 episodes
04/07/1987Season 17 - 8 episodes
09/09/1986Season 16 - 8 episodes
04/08/1986Season 15 - 10 episodes
09/03/1985Season 14 - 8 episodes
03/05/1985Season 13 - 9 episodes
10/23/1984Season 12 - 7 episodes
02/28/1984Season 11 - 8 episodes
09/06/1983Season 10 - 8 episodes
01/29/1983Season 9 - 9 episodes
09/07/1982Season 8 - 6 episodes
04/13/1982Season 7 - 8 episodes
11/03/1981Season 6 - 7 episodes
04/21/1981Season 5 - 8 episodes
09/02/1980Season 4 - 6 episodes
04/01/1980Season 3 - 6 episodes
05/01/1979Season 2 - 10 episodes
07/13/1978Season 1 - 10 episodes

Additional Information

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Production country: United Kingdom (UK)
Original language: English (EN)
Spoken languages: English (EN)
Translated into 6 languages: English (EN), French (FR), Dutch (NL), Polish (PL), Ukrainian (UK), Chinese (Mandarin) (ZH)
Status: Ended
First episode released on: 07/13/1978
Last episode released on: 08/02/2009
Alternative titles in other countries (from previews, ads etc.):
"Top Gear (Original Series)"

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