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Top Gear

2002–2022 · Ended · 33 seasons

Documentary Comedy Talk Show Travel

First aired: Oct 20, 2002
Last aired: Dec 18, 2022
IMDb rating: 8.7 / 10 136,050 votes

Overview

Tests whether cars, both mundane and extraordinary, live up to their manufacturers' claims. Travels to locations around the world, performing extreme stunts and challenges to see what the featured cars are capable of doing. Celebrity guests appear on some episodes to help test the vehicles. Things don't always go as planned, though, with broken bones and mechanical mishaps sometimes part of the experiments.

Nominated for 7 BAFTA 12 wins & 22 nominations total

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Episodes

Season 2 · 10 episodes

E1 Episode 1

May 11, 2003 59 min

Richard continues on his quest to destroy as many caravans as possible, and James May makes his debut. Tough-man Vinnie Jones is the Star In A Reasonably Priced Car.
E2 Episode 2

May 18, 2003 59 min

Jeremy test drives the new Rolls-Royce, and various politicians race in a bid to win the dubious title of Fastest Political Party. Jamie Oliver is in the Reasonably Priced Car.
E3 Episode 3

May 25, 2003 59 min

Richard drives the Lexus SC430 and Jeremy tests the VW Touareg – is it really worth the high price tag? Plus David Soul in the Reasonably Priced Car.
E4 Episode 4

Jun 1, 2003 59 min

Jaguars are the theme, with a look at everything from the futuristic R Coupe concept car to the iconic MKII. With Boris Johnson in the Reasonably Priced Car.
E5 Episode 5

Jun 8, 2003 59 min

Jeremy test drives the new Porsche 911 C4s, and there's a closer look at the Triumph TR6 and Renault Clio V6. Anne Robinson is the Star In A Reasonably Priced Car.
E6 Episode 6

Jun 15, 2003 59 min

James tries to set a new record for towing a caravan, and the Peugeot 206GTi and the Vauxhall VX 220 turbo are tested. Richard Whiteley is in the Reasonably Priced Car.
E7 Episode 7

Jun 22, 2003 53 min

A Renault Megane has a test crash, with a real person inside, and the Hummer H2 and Talon Riot Control Vehicle are put through their paces. With Neil Morrissey.
E8 Episode 8

Jul 6, 2003 46 min

James and Richard enjoy camping in the wettest part of the UK, using a variety of Cabriolets, while Jeremy tests the Alpha Romeo 147 GTA. Jodie Kidd is the guest.
E9 Episode 9

Jul 13, 2003 59 min

The show looks to the future, with a focus on new concept vehicles such as the revolutionary Hy-wire. Patrick Stewart is the Star in a Reasonably Priced Car.
E10 Episode 10

Jul 20, 2003 59 min

The trio test the VW Phaeton, an enormous Cadillac Sixteen prototype, and a super-fast TVR T350c. Alan Davies guest stars.