Top Gear Episode Guide

Episode Guide

Top Gear: Season 14

• Season 14 Episode 4: EPISODE: 4

  Jeremy Clarkson puts the Renault Sport Twingo 133 through a stringent examination in Belfast - with a helping hand from actor Ross Kemp. Richard Hammond samples the delights of airport vehicle racing, and James May takes the new Vauxhall Insignia VXR for a drive in the company of Margaret Calvert, whose ideas were central to the design of modern British road signs. Film director Guy Ritchie is the Star in a Reasonably Priced Car, and there is also a group test of the latest high-performance off-roaders from BMW, Audi and Range Rover

• Season 14 Episode 3: EPISODE: 3

  Jeremy Clarkson and Richard Hammond debate which company has made the greatest number of exceptional vehicles, and James May finds a way of transporting caravans to campsites without inconveniencing other road users. The Top Gear track plays host to a replica of one of the world's most famous rally cars, and Radio 2 DJ Chris Evans is the Star in a Reasonably Priced Car

• Season 14 Episode 2: EPISODE: 2

  The presenters try to impress Oxford residents by building an electric car, and refuse to let an unenthusiastic response deter them from sitting in on the machine's crash test before handing it over to the Stig's environmentally friendly cousin. Actor Michael Sheen is the Star in a Reasonably Priced Car, and Jeremy Clarkson pits the Corvette ZR1 against the Audi R8 V10

• Season 14 Episode 1: EPISODE: 1

  Jeremy Clarkson, Richard Hammond and James May test-drive an Aston Martin DBS Convertible, a Ferrari California and a Lamborghini Gallardo Convertible in Romania, as they search for the fabled mountain highway built by the country's former dictator Nicolae Ceausescu - allegedly the best road to drive on in the world. Actor Eric Bana is the Star in a Reasonably Priced Car

Top Gear: Season 13

• Season 13 Episode 7: EPISODE: 7

  Jeremy Clarkson and James May are challenged to create an advert for Volkswagen, but the pair soon fall out as James fills the airtime with detailed information on fuel economy and Jeremy wants something more exciting. Richard Hammond explores an alternative to Germanic sports saloons and tests the new Vauxhall VXR8 Bathurst, and chat show host Jay Leno is the Star in a Reasonably Priced Car

• Season 13 Episode 6: EPISODE: 6

  Jeremy Clarkson, Richard Hammond and James May are each challenged to find a classic car at auction for £3,000, and explore whether they are more fun to drive then their modern alternatives. The trio then take the vehicles to Majorca, where they compete in a rally. Jeremy also test-drives the new BMW Z4 and Nissan 370Z, and AC/DC frontman Brian Johnson is the Star in a Reasonably Priced Car

• Season 13 Episode 5: EPISODE: 5

  Jeremy Clarkson, Richard Hammond and James May each buy a rear-wheel-drive coupe for £1,500 and find themselves entered into a French ice race. Richard discovers a way to fill the waiting time for flights by inventing the sport of airport-vehicle racing, Jeremy gets behind the wheel of the new BMW Z4 and actress Sienna Miller is the Star in a Reasonably Priced Car

• Season 13 Episode 4: EPISODE: 4

  Richard Hammond and James May test the Porsche Panamera against the Royal Mail's delivery service, racing a first-class letter to see which travels fastest over the full length of the British Isles. Jeremy Clarkson is on the receiving end of the British Army's latest weapons, and Olympic gold medal-winning sprinter Usain Bolt is the Star in the Reasonably Priced Car

• Season 13 Episode 3: EPISODE: 3

  The presenters try to beat the recession by finding three sensibly priced small cars that are fun to drive - a task that involves pestering bankers, harnessing large dogs and almost getting arrested. Plus, James May meets American stunt driver Ken Block and Jeremy Clarkson tests out the Mercedes SL Black. Stand-up comedian Michael McIntyre is the Star in a Reasonably Priced Car

• Season 13 Episode 2: EPISODE: 2

  Richard Hammond, Jeremy Clarkson and James May try to find the perfect car for 17-year-olds, negotiating insurance companies, accident repairs and a muddy music festival car park in the process. Richard also visits Abu Dhabi to test the new Lamborghini Murcielago SV and stages a race between the 1000hp Bugatti Veyron and the McLaren F1. Actor, writer and comedian Stephen Fry is the Star in the Reasonably Priced Car

• Season 13 Episode 1: EPISODE: 1

  Jeremy Clarkson, Richard Hammond and James May compete in a Fifties-style race from London to Edinburgh. On the footplate of the A1 Tornado steam train, Jeremy has to feed the boiler with a constant supply of coal, while Richard braves the saddle of a Vincent Black Shadow motorbike and James drives an old Jaguar XK120 as the trio discover what Top Gear might have been like 60 years ago

Top Gear: Season 12 (2008)

• Season 12 Episode 8: EPISODE: 8

  Jeremy Clarkson, Richard Hammond and James May round off the current series with one of the most spectacular road trips they have ever attempted. Arriving in Vietnam, they have to travel the entire length of the country in just eight days. But first they have to buy some suitable transport for the trip, and despite having several million Dong in their pockets, this proves to be rather more difficult than they expected, especially in one of the most expensive car markets in the world

• Season 12 Episode 7: EPISODE: 7

  James May visits California to learn about the hydrogen-fuelled Honda Clarity, and Jeremy Clarkson assesses the performance of Tesla's battery-powered supercar the Roadster. Richard Hammond looks back over 50 years of British touring car racing, and singer Tom Jones is the Star in a Reasonably Priced Car. Plus, festive fun and games in the studio

• Season 12 Episode 6: EPISODE: 6

  Jeremy Clarkson asks whether the Eastern bloc countries ever made a good car, and Richard Hammond assesses the performance of new German sports model the Veritas. The latest Ford Fiesta is also put through its paces in a stringent road test, and London mayor Boris Johnson is the Star in a Reasonably Priced Car

• Season 12 Episode 5: EPISODE: 5

  Richard Hammond celebrates the 40th anniversary of the Ferrari Daytona by taking one back to its spiritual home - the Italian Riviera - before trying to beat James May and a powerboat in a race from Portofino to St Tropez. Back in the UK, Jeremy Clarkson tests the new BMW M3 saloon and compares it with the Lexus IS-F. Grand Designs presenter Kevin McCloud is the Star in a Reasonably Priced Car

• Season 12 Episode 4: EPISODE: 4

  Jeremy Clarkson, Richard Hammond and James May are challenged to drive from the heart of Switzerland to the north-western coast of England on just one tank of fuel, with the winner switching on the Blackpool illuminations. James also power tests the Pagani Zonda F Roadster, and the Stig sets a lap time in the Bugatti Veyron. Grand Designs presenter Kevin McCloud is the Star in a Reasonably Priced Car

• Season 12 Episode 3: EPISODE: 3

  Jeremy Clarkson, Richard Hammond and James May try to make an ordinary second-hand car lap the test track as fast as a new, purpose-built sports saloon. James meets former Formula One World Champion Mika Hakkinen to discover why Finns are such good racing drivers, Richard Hammond tests the Veritas sports car and Hollywood actor Mark Wahlberg is the Star in a Reasonably Priced Car

• Season 12 Episode 2: EPISODE: 2

  Jeremy Clarkson, Richard Hammond and James May travel to America to take a road trip from San Francisco to the heart of Utah in three new-generation muscle cars, hoping this time to avoid letting a mob of angry locals pelt them with rocks. Back in the UK, the Fiat 500 Abarth gets a test-drive and Will Young is the Star in a Reasonably Priced Car

• Season 12 Episode 1: EPISODE: 1

  Jeremy Clarkson, Richard Hammond and James May buy second-hand lorries and set about discovering how easy it is to become an HGV driver. The Porsche 911 and Lamborghini Gallardo are put to the tested, and Michael Parkinson is the Star in a Reasonably Priced Car

Top Gear: Season 11 (2003 - 2008)

• Season 11 Episode 6: EPISODE 6

  Higlights from the motoring show's tenth series, including the team's attempt to cross the English Channel in home-made amphibious cars, Jeremy Clarkson's tour through BBC Television Centre in a tiny Peel car, motor-home racing with James May and Richard Hammond, and an interview with Formula One star Lewis Hamilton

• Season 11 Episode 5: EPISODE: 5

  Peter Jones and Theo Paphitis venture out of the confines of the Dragons' Den to become the Stars in a Reasonably Priced Car, while Jeremy Clarkson and James May show off classic luxury vehicles bought for the price of a new Ford Mondeo. Plus, the Nissan GT-R is given a workout around Japan's legendary Fuji circuit

• Season 11 Episode 4: EPISODE: 4

  Newsreaders Fiona Bruce and Kate Silverton are the Stars in the Reasonably Priced Car, and Jeremy Clarkson tries to prove the Nissan GT-R is faster than the celebrated Bullet Train in a race across Japan with Richard Hammond and James May. Toyota's idea of personal transport for the future is tested out and additional glamour is provided by the Alfa Romeo 8C, which takes to the Top Gear track

• Season 11 Episode 3: EPISODE: 3

  Jeremy Clarkson, Richard Hammond and James May explore the old adage that you cannot be a real automobile addict until you have owned an Alfa Romeo, testing out three second-hand vehicles, each bought for less than £1,000. The unwieldy Bentley Brooklands receives a power test, and Gavin & Stacey stars James Corden and Mathew Horne go head to head in Reasonably Priced Cars

• Season 11 Episode 2: EPISODE: 2

  Jeremy Clarkson extols the virtues of the Mercedes CLK Black, while Richard Hammond attempts to embarrass a group of egotistic French skiers using an Audi RS6. James May sets the show's daring new bravery expert a daunting challenge involving an MG Maestro. Plus, thespians Rupert Penry-Jones and Peter Firth go head to head as Stars in Reasonably Priced Cars

• Season 11 Episode 1: EPISODE: 1

  Jeremy Clarkson, James May and Richard Hammond kick off a new series of the motoring magazine show by taking on a challenge to find an alternative to the expensive diesel-fuelled hatchbacks driven by British police officers. James May introduces a new team member, and The Sunday Night Project's Alan Carr and Justin Lee Collins take up the gauntlet as Stars in Reasonably Priced Cars

Top Gear: Season 10 (2008)

• Season 10 Episode 10: EPISODE: 10

  In the last programme of the series, Jeremy Clarkson, Richard Hammond and James May take the new BMW M3, Mercedes C63 AMG and Audi RS4 down to Spain for a thorough test of performance. David Tennant swaps the Tardis for the Reasonably Priced Car, James test-drives and new Jaguar XF and Richard wonders what happened to that ultimate symbol of Sixties grooviness - the beach buggy

• Season 10 Episode 9: EPISODE: 9

  Racing with environmentally friendly biofuel; Jeremy pits two cars against each other in a race; James travels to Hungary to see the Fiat 500.

• Season 10 Episode 8: EPISODE: 8

  Jeremy Clarkson, Richard Hammond and James May enter a 24-hour endurance race, which turns out to be one of the toughest challenges they have faced to date

• Season 10 Episode 7: EPISODE: 7

  Jeremy Clarkson, Richard Hammond and James May celebrate 40 years of British Leyland by trying to boost the reputation of the cars that once rolled off its production line. The Aston Martin DBS is put through its paces on the test track, Jennifer Saunders is the Star in a Reasonably Priced Car and the team asks whatever happened to the beach buggy

• Season 10 Episode 6: EPISODE: 6

  Jeremy Clarkson test drives two estate cars - a BMW M5 Touring and a Mercedes E63, Richard Hammond invents motor home racing and James May investigates the fastest way to cross the Humber Estuary without using the bridge - in an Alpha Romeo or a diving suit. Meanwhile, the Stig puts Honda's new Civic Type R through its paces on the test track and there's another Star in a Reasonably Priced Car

• Season 10 Episode 5: EPISODE: 5

  Jeremy Clarkson, Richard Hammond and James May find the fastest way to get around London - bike, boat or car - in a unique race through the capital during rush hour. Plus, the Stig takes to the test track in the Caparo T1, and the new Aston Martin V8 Vantage Roadster is pitted against a man with three rockets strapped to his back and Simon Cowell is the Star in a Reasonably Priced Car

• Season 10 Episode 4: EPISODE: 4

  Jeremy Clarkson, James May and Richard Hammond travel to Africa, where they are challenged to buy a second-hand car costing less than £1,500 and in no way designed to go off road, and drive across Botswana. Along the way they must negotiate salt pans, rivers and reserves full of animals while facing sweltering heat and suffocating dust

• Season 10 Episode 3: EPISODE: 3

  Jeremy Clarkson gets to grips with a Peel P50, the smallest car in the world, and finds a surprising number of uses for it. Richard Hammond invents a new sport - motor-home racing - and James May experiences the luxury of the Rolls-Royce Phantom Drophead Coupe. Meanwhile, the Stig puts the Ferrari 599 GTB Fiorano through its paces on the test track. Ronnie Wood is the Star in a Reasonably Priced Car

• Season 10 Episode 2: EPISODE: 2

  Jeremy Clarkson, Richard Hammond and James May revisit their attempt to build amphibious cars, and are faced with one of their toughest challenges yet. The Audi R8 is tested on the track and Jools Holland tests his driving ability as the Star in a Reasonably Priced Car

• Season 10 Episode 1: EPISODE: 1

  Jeremy Clarkson, Richard Hammond and James May take three lightweight supercars across Europe in search of the continent's best roads, and Jeremy investigates Volkswagen's decision to put a Bentley engine in the Golf. Helen Mirren is the Star in a Reasonably Priced Car

Top Gear: Season 9 (2007)

• Season 9 Episode 6: EPISODE: 6

  Jeremy Clarkson, Richard Hammond and James May build their own stretch limousines out of other vehicles and use them to transport celebrities to the Brit Awards. Meanwhile, a Ford Mustang is put through its paces, and Billie Piper is the Star in a Reasonably Priced Car. Last in the series

• Season 9 Episode 5: EPISODE: 5

  Jeremy Clarkson, Richard Hammond and James May head to the countryside where they harness a group of hi-tech tractors and attempt to cultivate their own source of fuel. Meanwhile, the Lamborghini Murcielago LP640 is put through its paces, and actress Kristin Scott Thomas guests as the Star in a Reasonably Priced Car

• Season 9 Episode 4: EPISODE: 4

  Richard Hammond and James May try to make a space shuttle out of a Reliant Robin, while Jeremy Clarkson puts the new Porsche 911 Turbo through its paces. The Stig takes to the track in a souped-up Mercedes SL, and actor Simon Pegg opts for a more modest vehicle as the Star in a Reasonably Priced Car

• Season 9 Episode 3: EPISODE: 3

  Jeremy Clarkson, Richard Hammond and James May travel to Florida to present an American special, as they try to prove fly-drive holidays can be made more fun by buying a car rather than renting one. Each of them picks up a vehicle for no more than $1,000, before embarking on a road trip to see who got the best deal

• Season 9 Episode 2: EPISODE: 2

  In a series of firsts for the show, James May turns into a powerhouse behind the wheel when he puts his foot firmly on the accelerator. Meanwhile, a case of bad driving and appalling trousers results in all three presenters getting thrown off a golf course. Actor Hugh Grant is the Star in a Reasonably Priced Car

• Season 9 Episode 1: EPISODE: 1

  Richard Hammond celebrates his miraculous return to fitness and shows chilling footage of his 288mph jet car accident. He also joins Jeremy Clarkson and James May to review the new Jaguar XKR, and have a stab at making petrol, while Jamie Oliver gets behind the wheel to become this week's Star in a Reasonably Priced Car

Top Gear: Season 8 (2006)

• Season 8 Episode 8: EPISODE: 8

  The team learns all there is to know about white vans by putting them through a series of rigorous tests, including transporting equipment for rock group the Who. Ray Winstone is the Star in a Reasonably Priced Car, British racing driver Jenson Button takes on the F1 Challenge and Richard Hammond test-drives the prototype Noble M15 supercar. Last in the series

• Season 8 Episode 7: EPISODE: 7

  Jeremy Clarkson and the presenters build their own Caterham 7s from scratch, before racing them on a circuit in Scotland. Richard Hammond tests the performance of the Ford S-Max, the Mercedes B200 turbo and the Vauxhall Zafira VXR. James May tries to drive across Liverpool faster than his two practised counterparts, and Steve Coogan is the Star in a Reasonably Priced Car

• Season 8 Episode 6: EPISODE: 6

  The team goes on a caravanning holiday in Dorset, and actor Brian Cox is the Star in a Reasonably Priced Car. Three Saloons - the Vauxhall VXR, the Mazda 6 MPS and the Mondeo ST220 - are put through their paces on the test track and the Toyota Formula 1 team finds out how fast it is possible to drive indoors

• Season 8 Episode 5: EPISODE: 5

  Jeremy Clarkson spends the day at Towcester races, finding out whether the suspension of the new Citroen C6 is all it's cracked up to be. There's another car football spectacular, pitting the Toyota Aygos against a team of VW Foxes built in Brazil, and actor Michael Gambon is the Star in a Reasonably Priced Car

• Season 8 Episode 5: Top Gear

  Jeremy Clarkson drives the new Citroen C6 and the Toyota Aygos are pitted against a team of Brazilian-built VW Foxes in a test of class. Oscar-winning screenwriter and actor Julian Fellowes is the Star in the Reasonably Priced Car

• Season 8 Episode 4: EPISODE: 4

  Richard Hammond travels to Cyprus, where he pits the Porsche Cayenne Turbo S against the Red Devils - the British Army's freefall parachute display team. Jeremy Clarkson converts a Mercedes S Class into the ultimate luxury car, and the BMW Z4M is put through its paces on the track. Ewan McGregor is this week's Star in a Reasonably Priced Car

• Season 8 Episode 3: EPISODE: 3

  The team come up with designs for amphibious vehicles able to run on land and water, and put them to the test on a Staffordshire lake. Jeremy Clarkson test drives the Lotus Exige S and Ashes to Ashes actor Philip Glenister is this week's Star in a Reasonably Priced Car

• Season 8 Episode 2: EPISODE: 2

  The Yorkshire Dales is the setting for a contest between the Jaguar XK, the BMW 650i and the Mercedes SL350, while a rally car and a jet-powered kayak compete on the surface of a frozen lake. The team hijacks a drive-time radio show in Brighton, and chef Gordon Ramsay is the Star in a Reasonably Priced Car

• Season 8 Episode 1: EPISODE: 1

  Jeremy Clarkson drives a powerful Swedish supercar. Celebrities including Trevor Eve, Alan Davies and Jimmy Carr attend a coffee morning on the show's track, while the team creates the world's first convertible people carrier - by sawing the top off a Renault Espace

Top Gear: Season 7 (2009)

• Season 7 Episode 6: EPISODE: 6

  Jeremy Clarkson takes part in an experiment that compares his ability at a video game with his skills behind the wheel of a real car. Plus, Richard Hammond gets a taste of driving at sub-zero temperatures and Little Britain's David Walliams is the Star in a Reasonably Priced Car. Last in series

• Season 7 Episode 5: EPISODE: 5

  Jeremy Clarkson gets behind the wheel of the Bugatti Veyron in an attempt to beat a light aircraft flown by James May. Nigel Mansell is the Star in a Reasonably Priced Car, and the new 4x4 Porsche 911 gets put through its paces at the Millennium Stadium

• Season 7 Episode 4: EPISODE: 4

  Jeremy Clarkson, Richard Hammond and James May pit a mountain bike and a car against each other in a race through the streets of Lisbon. The team also finds out whether an Italian supercar can be bought for less than £10,000. Round-the-world yachtswoman Ellen MacArthur is the Star in a Reasonably Priced Car

• Season 7 Episode 3: EPISODE: 3

  Jeremy Clarkson, Richard Hammond and James May take a continental trip in their favourite supercars - the Ford GT, Ferrari F430 and Pagani Zonda. There's also a culture clash when the Austin Healey Sprite and Peugeot 306 go head to head, and the Focus ST is put through its paces on the track

• Season 7 Episode 2: EPISODE: 2

  Jeremy Clarkson's latest unusual race pits a rock climber against the Audi RS4, while Richard Hammond and James May explore a new take on radio-controlled cars. There's a look at the history of British racing green, and the Porsche Cayman is put to the test

• Season 7 Episode 1: EPISODE: 1

  Jeremy Clarkson, Richard Hammond and James May visit the Isle of Man to compare baby Aston Martin the V8 Vantage with the BMW M6 and Porsche 911 Carrera S. The Ascari KZ1 is put through its paces on the track, and the Star in a Reasonably Priced Car is actor Trevor Eve

Top Gear: Season 6 (2008)

• Season 6 Episode 11: EPISODE: 11

  The team set out to discover if driving a Lamborghini Murcielago roadster gives drivers the same kick as 12 angry bulls, and whether the Top Gear theme tune can be played with engines. The Ford F150 SVT Lightning pick-up is put through its paces, the world's greatest power sliders hit the track, and Timothy Spall is the Star in a Reasonably Priced Car. Last in series

• Season 6 Episode 10: EPISODE: 10

  The team take a look at the latest off-road models and test drive the world's fastest four-door saloon - the Bentley Flying Spur. There's also an attempt to drive a Jeep across a lake, a comparison of petrol and diesel-fuelled BMW 5 Series vehicles, and Big Brother presenter Davina McCall is the Star in a Reasonably Priced Car

• Season 6 Episode 9: EPISODE: 9

  Jeremy Clarkson takes the BMW M5 for a spin before giving his forceful opinions on the model, while the team get dangerous as they try Russian roulette road-testing. There's a debate about the merits of hatchbacks the Renault Megane, Vauxhall Astra VXR and Golf GTi, and Chris Evans is the Star in a Reasonably Priced Car

• Season 6 Episode 8: EPISODE: 8

  The team heads for Iceland in convertibles the Audi TT, Nissan 350Z and Chrysler Crossfire. The Ferrari F430 is put through its paces, and Tim Rice is the Star in a Reasonably Priced Car

• Season 6 Episode 7: EPISODE: 7

  The Ford Transit celebrates its 40th birthday at the legendary Nurburgring circuit in Germany, and the TVR Sagaris hits the track. Former Darkness frontman Justin Hawkins dons his helmet as the Star in a Reasonably Priced Car, and the team experiment to find out which is faster - a man or a car

• Season 6 Episode 6: EPISODE: 6

  The Mercedes SLR, with Jeremy Clarkson in the driving seat, races a boat containing Richard Hammond and James May from London to Oslo. Meanwhile, the team discover how many times a car can roll at high speed, the campaign to find the best driving song ever continues and broadcaster David Dimbleby takes to the track as the Star in a Reasonably Priced Car

• Season 6 Episode 5: EPISODE: 5

  Jeremy Clarkson tests the agility of the Porsche Boxster S and Mercedes SLK as he drives them through a hail of Army snipers' bullets, plus a look at Sixties classics the Aston Martin DB5 and Jaguar E-type. Damon Hill is the Star in a Reasonably Priced Car

• Season 6 Episode 4: EPISODE: 4

  The boys hand over the reviewing reins to their mothers, who examine a range of small cars including the Renault Modus, Honda Jazz and Peugeot 1007. The Cadillac CTS-V is put to the test on the racetrack, Richard Hammond takes the new BMW 3 for a spin, and the team discover how far a limousine can jump

• Season 6 Episode 3: EPISODE: 3

  James May enjoys a nostalgic drive in a Maserati Bora, and there's a look at the open-top Aston Martin DB9 Volante, as well as latest sports cars the Weismann MF3 and TVR Tuscan 2. Jeremy Clarkson makes a splash when he opens a local swimming pool, and Christopher Eccleston takes a spin as the Star in a Reasonably Priced Car

• Season 6 Episode 2: EPISODE: 2

  The Maserati MC12 supercar is reviewed, and the team discovers whether it's possible to buy a stylish two-door coupe for less than £1,500. Comedian Jack Dee is the Star in a Reasonably Priced Car. Presented by Jeremy Clarkson, Richard Hammond and James May

• Season 6 Episode 1: EPISODE: 1

  Jeremy Clarkson pits the Range Rover Sport against a Challenger 2 tank, while James May and Richard Hammond have a game of five-a-side football with the Toyota Aygo. Actor James Nesbitt is the Star in a Reasonably Priced Car, and viewers are invited to vote for the best driving song of all time

Top Gear: Season 5 (2004 - 2005)

• Season 5 Episode 9: EPISODE: 9

  The BMW 1 Series, which is moving into the world of the small hatchback, is put through its paces, and there's an examination of the range of models from South-East Asia which have begun to flood the market. Plus, What Not to Wear's Trinny Woodall and Susannah Constantine are the Stars in a Reasonably Priced Car. Presented by Jeremy Clarkson, Richard Hammond and James May

• Season 5 Episode 8: EPISODE: 8

  Jeremy Clarkson heads to the ski slopes in a Ferrari 612 Scaglietti, in the hope of beating James May and Richard Hammond, who undertake the journey by air. A rally car goes head to head with a bobsleigh, and comedian Eddie Izzard is the Star in a Reasonably Priced Car

• Season 5 Episode 7: EPISODE: 7

  Jeremy Clarkson does his bit for the environment when he test-drives the Toyota Prius, a hybrid car powered by gas and electricity. The team award the dubious accolade for the worst-handling car and a Mitsubishi Evo 8 faces a tough challenge when it goes head to head with a Lamborghini Murcielago

• Season 5 Episode 6: EPISODE: 6

  Richard Hammond takes a look at the BMW 6 Series cabriolet, and Jeremy Clarkson explores whether the VW Golf GTI has gone back to its roots. There's an investigation to see if it is possible to purchase a Porsche for a snip, and Cliff Richard is the Star in a Reasonably Priced Car

• Season 5 Episode 5: EPISODE: 5

  Jeremy Clarkson flies by the seat of his pants when he tackles the longest race track in the world, Germany's Nurburgring, and actor Christian Slater is the Star in a Reasonably Priced Car. James May marks the 50th birthday of the Mercedes 300SL, one of the most revered cars ever made, and Richard Hammond celebrates 20 years of the Renault Espace

• Season 5 Episode 4: EPISODE: 4

  The Aston Martin Vanquish S is pitted against the Ferrari 575, while James May and Richard Hammond spend 24 hours in the Smart ForFour. Jimmy Carr features as the Star in a Reasonably Priced Car

• Season 5 Episode 3: EPISODE: 3

  Jeremy Clarkson puts the Land Rover Discovery 3 through its paces when he takes it off road. The BMW 1 Series' progress in the small hatchback market is investigated, the world's first hydrofoil car is revealed and Joanna Lumley is the Star in a Reasonably Priced Car. Plus, test-driving the Dodge Viper

• Season 5 Episode 2: EPISODE: 2

  The Ford Focus is put through its paces, the Ferrari Enzo burns rubber on the track, and the supercars of the 1980s are pitted against their modern-day counterparts. There's a race between a child on a skateboard and a turbo-charged rally car, and Geri Halliwell is the Star in a Reasonably Priced Car

• Season 5 Episode 1: EPISODE: 1

  Jeremy Clarkson and the gang put the Porsche 911 through its paces on the racetrack and the British Jaguar S type is pitted against its rivals, the American Chrysler 300C and the Australian Vauxhall Monaro VXR. Plus, a chance to help preserve an element of motoring history in Restoration

Top Gear: Season 4 (2004)

• Season 4 Episode 10: EPISODE: 10

  Jeremy Clarkson showcases another selection of vehicles, including Peugeots 407 and 1007, and the Volvo V50. Plus, the Car Olympics, and guest star Patrick Kielty

• Season 4 Episode 9: EPISODE: 9

  The team reveal why the Isle of Harris is the perfect location for road-testing cabriolets, and find out if it's possible to parachute into a moving car travelling at 50mph. Richard Hammond unveils the blueprint for the perfect roadster and Ranulph Fiennes is the Star in a Reasonably Priced Car

• Season 4 Episode 8: EPISODE: 8

  Jeremy Clarkson puts the Ford GT and the electric/petrol hybrid Toyota Prius through their paces, while Richard Hammond waxes lyrical about Rover's V8 engine. James May scrutinises the Maserati Quattroporte, and actor Martin Clunes is the Star in a Reasonably Priced Car

• Season 4 Episode 7: EPISODE: 7

  Richard Hammond and James May try mini-cabbing and take the Renault Scenic and the Ford C-Max out for a spin. Jeremy Clarkson gets behind the wheel of the Spyker C8 Spyder, and Lionel Richie puts his motoring skills to the test as the Star in a Reasonably Priced Car

• Season 4 Episode 6: EPISODE: 6

  Jeremy Clarkson test-drives the Nissan Cube and the Renault Clio 182, James May examines the Jaguar XJS, while Richard Hammond investigates alternative ways of fuelling cars and puts the Cadillac CTS through its paces. Terry Wogan is the Star in a Reasonably Priced Car

• Season 4 Episode 5: EPISODE: 5

  Jeremy Clarkson, James May and Richard Hammond put the pedal to the metal at Pendine Sands in Wales to race a BMW 6 Series, a Porsche 911 and a Jaguar XKR. The latest hatchbacks, including the Vauxhall Astra, Mazda 3 and VW Golf, are scrutinised, while Johnny Vaughan and Denise Van Outen are the Stars in a Reasonably Priced Car

• Season 4 Episode 4: EPISODE: 4

  James May pits the speed of a homing pigeon against the muscle of Ford's Sportka, while Jeremy Clarkson attempts to drive from London to Edinburgh and back again in an Audi A8 - on one tank of petrol. The Porsche Carrera GT is put to the test, and snooker player Ronnie O'Sullivan is the Star in a Reasonably Priced Car

• Season 4 Episode 3: EPISODE: 3

  Jeremy Clarkson offers his views on the Porsche GT3 RS and Ferrari 360 Challenge Stradale, while Richard Hammond goes in search of a Dodge Charger. Katie Price - aka model Jordan - is the Star in a Reasonably Priced Car, and all three presenters are challenged to buy a vehicle for less than £100

• Season 4 Episode 2: EPISODE: 2

  Jeremy Clarkson reports on the SLR, a collaboration between Mercedes-Benz and McLaren. Richard Hammond takes the Cadillac Escalade for a spin, and James May puts the custom-built Ford six-wheeler used as Thunderbirds' FAB1 through its paces. Paul McKenna is the Star in a Reasonably Priced Car

• Season 4 Episode 1: EPISODE: 1

  Motoring magazine, featuring a race to Monte Carlo between Jeremy Clarkson in the Aston Martin DB9, and Richard Hammond and James May, who opt to take a high-speed train. Actress Fay Ripley is the Star in a Reasonably Priced Car, while a nun swaps a Vauxhall Nova for a monster truck

Top Gear: Season 3 (2003 - 2006)

• Season 3 Episode 9: EPISODE: 9

  Jeremy Clarkson, Richard Hammond and James May examine the Chrysler Crossfire, the Smart Brabus, the Jaguar XJ6 and the Honda NSX. Plus, an interview with guest Carol Vorderman and a compilation of some of the best celebrity laps

• Season 3 Episode 8: EPISODE: 8

  Jeremy Clarkson compares the current Mercedes SL with the 1972 model, Richard Hammond test-drives the Nissan Micra, and the modern-day Audi TT V6 is viewed alongside Ford's classic Capri V6. Comedian Johnny Vegas is the Star in a Reasonably Priced Car

• Season 3 Episode 6: EPISODE: 6

  Citroen's C2; Renault's Megane and Peugeot's 307, two new French coupe convertibles; Sanjeev Bhaskar is 'The Star in a Reasonably Priced Car.'

• Season 3 Episode 5: EPISODE: 5

  Jeremy Clarkson tests the Toyota Hilux with a series of extraordinary tasks, and test-drives Mazda's RX8 sports coupe. Meanwhile, James May puts the Fiat Panda through its paces, and Richard Hammond checks out classic cars in waiting - the Mercedes 190E and the VW Corrado. Simon Cowell is the star in the Reasonably Priced Car

• Season 3 Episode 4: EPISODE: 4

  Jeremy Clarkson puts Lamborghini's Gallardo through its paces, Richard Hammond tests enduring classic the Miura, and James May gets behind the wheel of Eighties favourite the Countach. Plus, a series of tuned Mini Coopers are taken for a spin, and the team stage a unique car long jump competition

• Season 3 Episode 3: EPISODE: 3

  James May goes for a spin in the Subaru Legacy, Richard Hammond tests Peugeot and Renault's coupe convertibles while Jeremy Clarkson looks at the changing face of Bentley with the Continental GT. Comic actor Rob Brydon is the Star in a Reasonably Priced Car, and the team attempt to find out the safest way to escape from a submerged vehicle

• Season 3 Episode 1: EPISODE: 1

  Highlights of the motoring magazine show, including the Aston Martin DB7, the BMW 5 series and the Porsche GT3, with actor Martin Kemp as the Star in a Reasonably Priced Car

Top Gear: Season 2 (2003 - 2005)

• Season 2 Episode 10: EPISODE: 10

  The Cadillac 16 and Bellagio Land Rover are given test drives and actor Alan Davies is the Star in a Reasonably Priced Car. With Jeremy Clarkson, Richard Hammond and James May

• Season 2 Episode 9: EPISODE: 9

  Jeremy Clarkson finds a novel way to drive the Vauxhall Signum, General Motors' revolutionary Hy-wire concept car gets a test-drive and there's a look at Volkswagen's luxury limo the Phaeton. Actor Patrick Stewart gets up to warp speed on the racetrack as the Star in a Reasonably Priced Car

• Season 2 Episode 8: EPISODE: 8

  James May and Richard Hammond look at the best new convertibles, comparing the VW Beetle, Citroen Pluriel, Mercedes CLK, Mazda MX5, Daihatsu Copen and Audi Cabriolet. Jeremy Clarkson puts the Nissan 350Z through its paces, and supermodel Jodie Kidd is the Star in a Reasonably Priced Car

• Season 2 Episode 7: EPISODE: 7

  Actor Neil Morrissey joins in the fun as the team test a new off-road vehicle based on the US military's jeep, and report on driving safety

• Season 2 Episode 6: EPISODE: 6

  In the final programme of the series, Jeremy Clarkson and the team take on their toughest challenge yet - keeping their tongues in check during a meeting with their counterparts from the German equivalent of the show. Plus, James May test drives a quirky Japanese car, and Richard Hammond puts a concept car from Mazda through its paces

• Season 2 Episode 5: EPISODE: 5

  Jeremy Clarkson looks at the latest range of Porsche 911s, James May gets behind the wheel of a classic TR6, and the small but powerful Clio V6 is pushed to the limit. Richard Hammond puts his case forward for the Land Rover as the greatest vehicle of all time, and Anne Robinson is the Star in a Reasonably Priced Car

• Season 2 Episode 4: EPISODE: 4

  Jeremy Clarkson road-tests the Jaguar XJR to see how it compares with the VW Phaeton, Richard Hammond recalls why the Mk2 was a landmark in motoring and the Aston Martin DB7 GT is pushed to the limit. Boris Johnson is the Star in a Reasonably Priced Car

• Season 2 Episode 3: EPISODE: 3

  Jeremy Clarkson and the team put track cars the Mitsubishi Evo VIII and the Subaru Impreza STi through their paces, Vauxhall's VX220 Turbo is road-tested and the search for the greatest car focuses on Stuart Hall's love of the Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud

• Season 2 Episode 2: EPISODE: 2

  The team consider motoring luxury as Jeremy Clarkson enjoys the Rolls-Royce Phantom and Richard Hammond casts his eye over Rover's classic P5. The search for the Greatest Car continues with a look at the Ford Mustang, Jamie Oliver is the Star in a Reasonably Priced Car, and a group of politicians test their mettle in an MG rally car

• Season 2 Episode 1: EPISODE: 1

  Jeremy roadtests the Smart Roadster, and interviews footballer-turned-actor Vinnie Jones. The Hate Board makes its appearance next to the Cool Wall and Richard Hammond uses the flames from the rear of a dragster to destroy some of his pet hates

Top Gear: Season 1 (2001 - 2007)

• Season 1 Episode 10: EPISODE: 10

  Jeremy Clarkson goes off-road as he test drives the new Range Rover, while the Lotus Esprit is put through its paces on the test track. Plus, a student's beloved Metro receives a new look and the winner of the reasonably priced car competition is announced. With Richard Hammond and Jason Dawe. Last in series

• Season 1 Episode 9: EPISODE: 9

  Jeremy Clarkson, Richard Hammond, James May and The Stig enter a 24-hour endurance race at Silverstone, which proves to be one of their toughest challenges to date. Plus, James races BMX bikers around Budapest in a Fiat Nuova and, despite being told he is not allowed to test any more supercars this series, Jeremy finds an excuse to test-drive the Ascari A10

• Season 1 Episode 8: EPISODE: 8

  Another helping of four-wheel features, with test-drives and reports on the latest models. Jeremy Clarkson, Richard Hammond and Jason Dawe are joined by actor Sir Michael Gambon to discuss driver's cars

• Season 1 Episode 7: EPISODE: 7

  Rick Parfitt of Status Quo joins Jeremy Clarkson, Richard Hammond and Jason Dawe as they show off the Peugeot RC concept car and enter a lively debate about transport and the environment : what sort of vehicle do politicians want to see on the roads? Plus, the team test-drive the Maserati 4200 GT, while vicars, rabbis and mullahs take to the track to prove which faith moves fastest

• Season 1 Episode 6: EPISODE: 6

  The boys are joined by quintessential 'It' girl Tara Palmer-Tomkinson, as Jeremy Clarkson tests Renault's futuristic car the Vel Satis and Richard Hammond drives the new BMW Z4 roadster

• Season 1 Episode 5: EPISODE: 5

  A look at the notorious Bond car, plus the S Class Mercedes, Audi A8 and and Jaguar XJ. With guest Jonathan Ross

• Season 1 Episode 4: EPISODE: 4

  Comedian Steve Coogan joins the team as Jeremy Clarkson drives the Ferrari 575 M and the Aston Martin Vanquish, both of which feature F1-style paddle-shift gearboxes, and the Lotus Esprit takes the Top Gear power test. Plus, how to create a gadget-packed James Bond car on a tight budget

• Season 1 Episode 3: EPISODE: 3

  The team cast their eyes over the best-looking cars in the world, with Jeremy Clarkson testing the Aston Martin DB7, Jason Dawe checking out a second-hand Mercedes E320 cabriolet and Peugeot 406 coupe, and Richard Hammond examining the Citroen DS. Plus, two industry insiders give an insight into the future of car design

• Season 1 Episode 2: EPISODE: 2

  Jeremy Clarkson tests the Ford Focus RS, Richard Hammond goes off-road in the Subaru Forester, and Jason Dawe provides a guide to buying a used BMW M3. Jamiroquai singer and car enthusiast Jay Kay joins the team in the Top Gear base and an unusual challenge involving motorbikes and a bus is attempted

• Season 1 Episode 1: EPISODE: 1

  Motoring show, with a new home in a purpose-built complex and Jeremy Clarkson back in the driving seat, starting the series off in style by testing two supercars : the Lamborghini Murcielago and Pagani Zonda. He's joined by presenters Jason Dawe and Richard Hammond as well as special guest Harry Enfield, who drives a fast lap of the Top Gear test track in a reasonably priced car

Top Gear: Special (2005 - 2009)

• Best of

  A selection of highlights from the 2007 series, including an experiment conducted to determine the fastest way of travelling across London during peak time. James May decides whether the Rolls Royce Phantom Drophead Coupe deserves the title of the world's most luxurious car, while Jeremy Clarkson puts the speedy Ascari A10 through its paces. With Simon Cowell and Lawrence Dallaglio featuring in Star in a Reasonably Priced Car. Last in the series

• Best Of

  Another helping of four-wheel features, with test-drives and reports on the latest models

• Best of '06-'07

  Some of the best moments of fast cars, challenges and stunts.

• Best Of: Compilation Special
• Best of Season 7 Specials

  The best moments of season seven.

• The Best of Top Gear

  Highlights from the last series.

• Best of Xtra

  Highlights from the motoring magazine, including an epic race from London to Oslo between a boat and a Mercedes McLaren SLR. Featuring Davina McCall and Christopher Eccleston as the Stars in Cars

• Best of Xtra

  Highlights from the motoring magazine, with test-drives and reports on the latest models

• Best of Xtra 3

  Highlights of the motoring magazine, including an attempt to drive across an Icelandic lake and a nostalgic look at the E-type Jaguar and the Aston Martin DB5. Featuring Chris Evans as the 'Star in a Reasonably Priced Car'

• Botswana Special

  The hosts try to drive 1,000 miles across Africa's Kalahari Desert in average cars.

• Britain's Weirdest Car

  Lamborghini special.

• Winter Olympics

  Events in cars: rocket-powered mini fired off a ski jump; biathlon in 4x4's; car ice hockey; Jaguar speed skating.

  Next on: Monday 14th December 8:00pm EST - BBC America