List of Top Gear episodes

This article is about the episodes from the 2002 television series. For the original format episodes, see List of Top Gear (original format) episodes. For the American television series, see List of Top Gear (U.S.) episodes. For the Australian television series, see List of Top Gear Australia episodes.

This list of Top Gear episodes consists of episodes from the 2002 format of the BBC television series Top Gear, conceived by Jeremy Clarkson and Andy Wilman. For its first 22 series the programme was presented by Clarkson, Richard Hammond, James May and The Stig. Secondhand car specialist Jason Dawe was a co-presenter for the first series, but was replaced by May for the second series. In addition, there have been two shorter episodes produced for charity: Top Gear of the Pops, produced for Red Nose Day, and Top Ground Gear Force, produced for Sport Relief. These two episodes are not part of the episode count. There was also an Ashes to Ashes parody for BBC Children in Need which is not included.

A twenty-third series was commissioned and began airing on 29 May 2016. It is the first series following the departure of Clarkson, Hammond and May, with Chris Evans as host.[1][2][3] The Stig still features in the new series.[4]

Episodes are listed in order of their original UK air date along with featured cars, challenges, and guests. For more information on features and challenges included in each series, visit each series' respective page. Comprehensive lists of challenges and races can be found at Top Gear challenges and Top Gear Races.

As of 3 July 2016, 184 episodes of the series, along with multiple special episodes, have been broadcast, spanning 23 series.

Series overview

SeriesEpisodesOriginally airedAverage UK viewers
(in millions)
First airedLast aired
11020 October 2002 (2002-10-20)29 December 2002 (2002-12-29)3.40
21011 May 2003 (2003-05-11)20 July 2003 (2003-07-20)3.19
3926 October 2003 (2003-10-26)28 December 2003 (2003-12-28)4.03
4109 May 2004 (2004-05-09)1 August 2004 (2004-08-01)3.48
5924 October 2004 (2004-10-24)26 December 2004 (2004-12-26)4.15
61122 May 2005 (2005-05-22)7 August 2005 (2005-08-07)4.21
7713 November 2005 (2005-11-13)12 February 2006 (2006-02-12)4.61
887 May 2006 (2006-05-07)30 July 2006 (2006-07-30)4.45
9628 January 2007 (2007-01-28)4 March 2007 (2007-03-04)7.45
10107 October 2007 (2007-10-07)23 December 2007 (2007-12-23)7.00
11622 June 2008 (2008-06-22)27 July 2008 (2008-07-27)5.94
1282 November 2008 (2008-11-02)28 December 2008 (2008-12-28)7.32
13721 June 2009 (2009-06-21)2 August 2009 (2009-08-02)7.17
14715 November 2009 (2009-11-15)3 January 2010 (2010-01-03)6.32
15627 June 2010 (2010-06-27)1 August 2010 (2010-08-01)5.76
16821 December 2010 (2010-12-21)27 February 2011 (2011-02-27)6.33
17626 June 2011 (2011-06-26)31 July 2011 (2011-07-31)5.38
18828 December 2011 (2011-12-28)11 March 2012 (2012-03-11)5.11
19727 January 2013 (2013-01-27)10 March 2013 (2013-03-10)5.17
20630 June 2013 (2013-06-30)4 August 2013 (2013-08-04)5.31
2172 February 2014 (2014-02-02)16 March 2014 (2014-03-16)6.49
221027 December 2014 (2014-12-27)28 June 2015 (2015-06-28)6.49
Specials226 December 2015 (2015-12-26)30 December 2015 (2015-12-30)1.79
23629 May 2016 (2016-05-29)3 July 2016 (2016-07-03)3.89

Episodes

Series 1 (2002)

Main article: Top Gear (series 1)
Total No. Title Reviews Features/challenges Guest(s) Original air date UK viewers
(million)[5]
11Series 1, Episode 1Citroën Berlingo Multispace • Pagani Zonda • Lamborghini Murciélago • Mazda6Speed camerasHarry Enfield20 October 2002 (2002-10-20)2.43
22Series 1, Episode 2Ford Focus RS • Noble M12 GTOBus jumping over bikesJay Kay27 October 2002 (2002-10-27)3.54
33Series 1, Episode 3Mini One • Toyota Yaris Verso • Citroën DS • Westfield XTR2 • Aston Martin DB7Grannies doing doughnuts with a Honda S2000Ross Kemp3 November 2002 (2002-11-03)3.30
44Series 1, Episode 4Aston Martin Vanquish • Ferrari 575M Maranello • Nissan Skyline R34 GT-RFamily Saloon Formula OneSteve Coogan • Richard Burns10 November 2002 (2002-11-10)2.90
55Series 1, Episode 5Mercedes-Benz S-Class • Audi A8 • Maybach 62 • Bentley ArnageCreate a Bond carJonathan Ross17 November 2002 (2002-11-17)3.43
66Series 1, Episode 6Renault Vel Satis • BMW Z4 • Mercedes-Benz SL55 AMG • Honda NSX Type RGrannies doing handbrake parkingTara Palmer-Tomkinson24 November 2002 (2002-11-24)3.10
77Series 1, Episode 7Saab 9-3 • Lotus Elise 111SReligious leaders raceRick Parfitt1 December 2002 (2002-12-01)3.61
88Series 1, Episode 8Audi RS6 • Mercedes-Benz E55 AMG • Maserati Coupé • Ford Fiesta • Citroën C3 • Honda Jazz • Nissan Micra • MG ZR • Lada Riva modified by LotusFastest white van manSir Michael Gambon8 December 2002 (2002-12-08)3.43
99Series 1, Episode 9Volvo XC90 • Subaru Forester • VW Golf R32 • Honda Civic Type R • Toyota Land CruiserStripped down Jaguar XJSGordon Ramsay22 December 2002 (2002-12-22)3.67
1010Series 1, Episode 10Range Rover • Lotus Esprit • Nissan Primera • TVR T350CReligious leaders race again • Top Gear Awards 2002None29 December 2002 (2002-12-29)3.59

Series 2 (2003)

Main article: Top Gear (series 2)
Total No. Title Reviews Features/challenges Guest(s) Original air date UK viewers
(million)[5]
111Series 2, Episode 1Smart Roadster • Volkswagen Beetle Cabriolet • Bowler Wildcat • Bentley T2Drag racer jet engine incinerates Nissan SunnyVinnie Jones11 May 2003 (2003-05-11)3.15
122Series 2, Episode 2Rolls-Royce Phantom • Rover P5 • BMW M3 • Audi S4Fastest political partyJamie Oliver18 May 2003 (2003-05-18)3.28
133Series 2, Episode 3Volkswagen Touareg • Lexus SC430 • Hyundai Coupe • BMW Z8 • Perodua KelisaCountry with fastest supercarDavid Soul25 May 2003 (2003-05-25)2.98
144Series 2, Episode 4Jaguar R Coupe • Jaguar Mk II • Jaguar XKR-R • Aston Martin DB7 GTHow far can you drive until you become bored in a Mark 3 Jaguar XJR?Boris Johnson1 June 2003 (2003-06-01)3.23
155Series 2, Episode 5Porsche 911 Turbo • Ford Street Ka • Triumph TR6 • Renault Clio V6Rally pit crew vs. women getting ready for a night outAnne Robinson8 June 2003 (2003-06-08)3.33
166Series 2, Episode 6Subaru Impreza WRX STI • Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution VIII • Vauxhall VX220 Turbo • Peugeot 206 GTILand speed record for caravan towingRichard Whiteley15 June 2003 (2003-06-15)2.46
177Series 2, Episode 7Koenigsegg CC8S • Renault Mégane • Hummer H1 • Hummer H2Crash testing the Megane with a real driverNeil Morrissey22 June 2003 (2003-06-22)3.61
188Series 2, Episode 8Nissan 350Z • Alfa Romeo 147 GTA • Citroën C3 Pluriel • Mercedes-Benz CLK500 Convertible • Audi A4 Cabriolet • Daihatsu CopenThe Race for the UniverseJodie Kidd6 July 2003 (2003-07-06)3.76
199Series 2, Episode 9Vandenbrink Carver • Volvo S60 R • GM HyWireDrive Vauxhall Signum from the rear seatPatrick Stewart13 July 2003 (2003-07-13)2.91
2010Series 2, Episode 10TVR T350C • Overfinch Range Rover • Cadillac Sixteen • Volkswagen PhaetonLand Rover reliability challengeAlan Davies20 July 2003 (2003-07-20)Unknown

Series 3 (2003)

Main article: Top Gear (series 3)
Total No. Title Reviews Features/challenges Guest(s) Original air date UK viewers
(million)[5]
211Series 3, Episode 1Ford GT • BMW 5-Series • Porsche 911 GT3Can the diesel Volkswagen Lupo get better mpg than the petrol version?Martin Kemp26 October 2003 (2003-10-26)3.32
222Series 3, Episode 2BMW M3 CSL • BMW M1 • BMW M3 • BMW M5 • Porsche Boxster • BMW Z4 • Honda S2000Volvo 240 attempts to jump four caravansStephen Fry2 November 2003 (2003-11-02)3.41
233Series 3, Episode 3Bentley Continental GT • Subaru Legacy OutbackSaab 9-5 Aero versus a BAe Sea Harrier • How to Escape from a Sinking Car • Top Gear SurveyRob Brydon9 November 2003 (2003-11-09)4.02
244Series 3, Episode 4Lamborghini Miura • Lamborghini Countach • Mini Cooper S Works • Lamborghini GallardoLamborghini TributeRich Hall • Jay Kay16 November 2003 (2003-11-16)4.59
255Series 3, Episode 5Mazda RX-8 • Fiat PandaIs the Toyota Hilux really indestructible? • Richard searches for future classic carsSimon Cowell23 November 2003 (2003-11-23)4.80
266Series 3, Episode 6Citroën C2 • Renault Mégane CC • Peugeot 307 CC • Aston Martin V8 Vantage (1977) • Holden MonaroIs a Toyota Hilux really indestructible? – Part 2Sanjeev Bhaskar7 December 2003 (2003-12-07)5.40
277Series 3, Episode 7MG XPower SV • Porsche Cayenne Turbo • Mercedes-Benz SLR McLarenWhich professor can do the best burn-out? – What is the best British car?Rory Bremner14 December 2003 (2003-12-14)3.35
288Series 3, Episode 8Mercedes-Benz 280SL • Nissan Micra • Aston Martin Lagonda • Audi TTTop Gear Generation GameJohnny Vegas21 December 2003 (2003-12-21)3.15
299Series 3, Episode 9Chrysler Crossfire • Smart Roadster (Brabus V6 Bi-Turbo) • Jaguar XJ6 • Honda Civic Type R • Honda NSX Type RTop Gear Awards 2003Carol Vorderman28 December 2003 (2003-12-28)4.24

Series 4 (2004)

Main article: Top Gear (series 4)
Total No. Title Reviews Features/challenges Guest Original air date UK viewers
(million)[5]
301Series 4, Episode 1Lotus Exige • Rover CityRover • Aston Martin DB9Epic race: Aston Martin DB9 vs. TGV and Eurostar French fast trains – Surrey to Monte Carlo • Apache Gunship helicopter vs. Lotus Exige – can the helicopter get missile lock?Fay Ripley9 May 2004 (2004-05-09)3.28
312Series 4, Episode 2Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren • Alfa Romeo 166 • Cadillac Escalade • Ford FAB-1A nun in a monster truck • Hammond gets hypnotisedPaul McKenna16 May 2004 (2004-05-16)3.31
323Series 4, Episode 3Porsche 911 GT3 RS • Ferrari 360 Challenge Stradale • 1968 Dodge Charger 440 R/T£100 car challenge. (Volvo 760 V6 GLE, Audi 80, Rover 416GTi)Jordan23 May 2004 (2004-05-23)3.36
334Series 4, Episode 4Porsche Carrera GT • Audi A8 TDi V8 • Ford SportKa'Car darts' • V8 Diesel Audi A8 endurance challenge (London to Edinburgh and back on one tank) • Ford SportKa vs. racing pigeons • Evo vs. STi battle revisedRonnie O'Sullivan30 May 2004 (2004-05-30)3.24
345Series 4, Episode 5MG ZT 260 • Vauxhall Astra • Mazda3 • Volkswagen GolfShootout: Performance sport coupes (BMW 645Ci • Jaguar XK-R • Porsche 911 Carrera 2) on the Pendine Sands • Volkswagen Golf gets electrocutedJohnny Vaughan • Denise van Outen6 June 2004 (2004-06-06)3.39
356Series 4, Episode 6Renault Clio RenaultSport • Jaguar XJS • Cadillac CTS • Nissan CubeCan you run a car on poo? Hammond Investigates.Sir Terry Wogan13 June 2004 (2004-06-13)3.19
367Series 4, Episode 7Spyker C8 Spyder • Mercedes-Benz CL 65 AMGMPVs as minicabs: (Renault Scénic • Ford C-Max)Lionel Richie11 July 2004 (2004-07-11)3.47
378Series 4, Episode 8Ford GT • Maserati QuattroporteDiesel versus Petrol hot hatch race • Blowing over cars using Boeing 747 jetblast • Tribute to the Rover V8 engineMartin Clunes18 July 2004 (2004-07-18)4.01
389Series 4, Episode 9Fiat Barchetta • Mercedes-Benz SL600 • Mazda MX-5 • Toyota MR2 • Jaguar X-Type EstateMay and Hammond search for the best convertible roadster • Can you parachute into a moving car?Sir Ranulph Fiennes25 July 2004 (2004-07-25)4.01
3910Series 4, Episode 10Volvo V50 • BMW X3 • Chevrolet CorvetteHammond drives the Peugeot 407 as a pace car • Car Olympics: long jumpPatrick Kielty1 August 2004 (2004-08-01)3.54

Series 5 (2004)

Main article: Top Gear (series 5)
Total No. Title Reviews Features Guest Original air date UK viewers
(million)[5]
401Series 5, Episode 1Porsche 911 Carrera SCan an ice cream van jump a bouncy castle? Best Muscle Car on sale (Vauxhall Monaro VX-R • Chrysler 300C • Jaguar S-Type R)Bill Bailey24 October 2004 (2004-10-24)3.35
412Series 5, Episode 2Ford Focus • Vauxhall Astra • Volkswagen Golf • Jaguar XJ220 • Pagani Zonda • Enzo Ferrari • Ferrari F40 • McLaren F1 • Porsche Carrera GTMountainboarder versus a rally carGeri Halliwell31 October 2004 (2004-10-31)3.81
423Series 5, Episode 3Dodge Viper SRT-10Drive a Land Rover Discovery to the top of Cnoc an Fhreiceadain in Scotland • Find the craziest car in the world • Top Gear survey 2004 resultsJoanna Lumley7 November 2004 (2004-11-07)4.41
434Series 5, Episode 4Pagani Zonda S Roadster • Aston Martin Vanquish S • Ferrari 575M Maranello24 hours in a Smart Forfour • Playing conkers with caravans.Jimmy Carr • Steve Coogan14 November 2004 (2004-11-14)4.44
445Series 5, Episode 5Morgan Aero 8 GTN • Mercedes-Benz 300SLPeople carrier racing • Break 10:00 around the Nürburgring Nordschleife in a diesel carChristian Slater • Sabine Schmitz21 November 2004 (2004-11-21)4.69
456Series 5, Episode 6Volkswagen Golf V GTIHow much Porsche can you get for £1500? Porsche 924, Porsche 944, Porsche 928 • Blind man doing a power lapCliff Richard • Billy Baxter5 December 2004 (2004-12-05)4.87
467Series 5, Episode 7Toyota Prius • Ford Mustang • Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution VIII MR FQ400 vs a Lamborghini • Top Gear Awards 2004A four-door Evo goes head-to-head with a Lamborghini. Top Gear Awards 2004Roger Daltrey12 December 2004 (2004-12-12)3.39
478Series 5, Episode 8Ferrari 612 ScagliettiEpic race: Ferrari 612 Scaglietti vs Jet Plane to Verbier • Showroom cars vs old race cars • Mitsubishi Evo vs bobsleigh • The Stig attempts a sub-1:00 power lap of the test track in a Renault F1 carEddie Izzard19 December 2004 (2004-12-19)5.06
489Series 5, Episode 9Ariel Atom • BMW 1 Series • Mercedes-Benz G55 AMGFind a 'pearl' among a collection of cars from the Pacific RimTrinny Woodall • Susannah Constantine26 December 2004 (2004-12-26)3.30

Series 6 (2005)

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Total No. Title Reviews Features Guest Original air date UK viewers
(million)[5]
491Series 6, Episode 1Mercedes-Benz CLS55 AMG • Honda Element • Toyota Aygo • Range Rover SportToyota Aygo Football • Range Rover Sport vs Challenger 2 TankJames Nesbitt22 May 2005 (2005-05-22)4.51
502Series 6, Episode 2Maserati MC122 door coupé for less than £1500 that isn't a Porsche (Mitsubishi Starion, Jaguar XJS, BMW 635CSi)Jack Dee29 May 2005 (2005-05-29)3.67
513Series 6, Episode 3Aston Martin DB9 Volante • Maserati Bora • Wiesmann MF 3 • TVR TuscanClarkson opens a public pool with a Rolls-RoyceChristopher Eccleston12 June 2005 (2005-06-12)3.96
524Series 6, Episode 4Cadillac CTS-V • Renault Modus • Honda Jazz • Peugeot 1007 • BMW 320dPresenters' mums help evaluate cars. • Can a stretch limo jump over the wedding party?Omid Djalili19 June 2005 (2005-06-19)3.45
535Series 6, Episode 5Aston Martin DB5 • Jaguar E-Type • Nissan Murano • Maserati GranSportSoldiers shoot at Clarkson while he drives the Porsche Boxster S and the Mercedes-Benz SLK 55 AMG to see which one is best avoiding bulletsDamon Hill26 June 2005 (2005-06-26)3.66
546Series 6, Episode 6Aston Martin DBR9 • Mercedes-Benz SLR McLarenEpic race to Oslo: Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren vs. a boatDavid Dimbleby3 July 2005 (2005-07-03)4.55
557Series 6, Episode 7TVR Sagaris • Fiat PandaFiat Panda against a marathon runner • Sabine Schmitz attempts to beat 10:00 around the Nürburgring in a Ford TransitJustin Hawkins10 July 2005 (2005-07-10)3.75
568Series 6, Episode 8Ferrari F430 • Audi TT • Nissan 350Z • Chrysler CrossfireConvertible versions of existing coupes in Iceland (Audi TT • Nissan 350Z • Chrysler Crossfire)Tim Rice17 July 2005 (2005-07-17)4.10
579Series 6, Episode 9BMW M5 • Vauxhall Astra VXR • Renault Mégane Sport • Volkswagen Golf GTI"Road Test Russian Roulette" • World record attempt for number of times a car has rolled at high speedChris Evans24 July 2005 (2005-07-24)5.18
5810Series 6, Episode 10BMW 535d • Bentley Continental Flying SpurDriving over a lake in Iceland • What is the most fun off-road toy?Davina McCall • Mark Webber31 July 2005 (2005-07-31)4.92
5911Series 6, Episode 11Ford F150 SVT Lightning • Vauxhall Monaro VXR • Lamborghini Murciélago RoadsterRecreate Top Gear Theme Song using engine noisesTimothy Spall7 August 2005 (2005-08-07)4.58

Series 7 (2005–06)

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Total No. Title Reviews Features Guest Original air date UK viewers
(million)[5]
601Series 7, Episode 1Ascari KZ1Shootout: Performance sports coupes (Aston Martin V8 Vantage • BMW M6 • Porsche 911 Carrera S) on the Isle of Man • Top Gear survey 2005 resultsTrevor Eve13 November 2005 (2005-11-13)3.74
612Series 7, Episode 2Porsche Cayman S • Audi RS4Life-sized RC cars • History of British racing green • Audi RS4 vs Speed Climbers raceIan Wright20 November 2005 (2005-11-20)4.48
623Series 7, Episode 3Ford Focus STSupercar road trip to Millau Viaduct, France (Ferrari F430 Spider • Pagani Zonda S • Ford GT)Stephen Ladyman27 November 2005 (2005-11-27)4.61
634Series 7, Episode 4Pagani Zonda F • Renault ClioItalian mid-engine supercars for less than £10,000 (Ferrari 308 GT4 • Maserati Merak • Lamborghini Urraco) • Renault Clio vs. downhill cyclist race in LisbonDame Ellen MacArthur4 December 2005 (2005-12-04)4.88
645Series 7, Episode 5Marcos TSO • Bugatti Veyron • Porsche 911 Carrera 4 • Porsche 911 Carrera 2Epic race: Bugatti Veyron versus Cessna 182 Private Plane from Alba, Italy to London • RWD vs. AWD Porsches debate: Porsche 911 Carrera 4 vs Porsche 911 Carrera 2Nigel Mansell11 December 2005 (2005-12-11)4.76
656Series 7, Episode 6Volkswagen Golf R32 • BMW 130i • Mazda MX-5 • Honda NSXOld generation vs. New generation car culture • Lap times from a video game vs. Real life in the Honda NSX • Mazda MX-5 vs. Greyhound race • Top Gear Awards 2005David Walliams • Jimmy Carr27 December 2005 (2005-12-27)4.52
667"Winter Olympics Special"N/ATop Gear Winter OlympicsN/A12 February 20065.22

Series 8 (2006)

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Total No. Title Reviews Features Guest Original air date UK viewers
(million)[5]
671Series 8, Episode 1Koenigsegg CCX • Honda Civic • Nissan Micra C+CThe Convertible People CarrierWell-spoken man • Alan Davies • Trevor Eve • Jimmy Carr • Justin Hawkins • Rick Wakeman • Les Ferdinand7 May 2006 (2006-05-07)4.75
682Series 8, Episode 2Chevrolet Corvette Z06 • Jaguar XK vs. Mercedes-Benz SL 350 vs. BMW 650iTomcat 4WD vs. Motor powered kayak race in Iceland • Presenting a drive time radio show, how hard can it be? • The Stig does a farewell lap for the Suzuki LianaGordon Ramsay14 May 2006 (2006-05-14)4.47
693Series 8, Episode 3Lotus Exige SAmphibious cars challengePhilip Glenister21 May 2006 (2006-05-21)4.75
704Series 8, Episode 4BMW Z4 M vs. Porsche Boxster S • Koenigsegg CCX With Top Gear Wing • Mercedes-Benz S500 • Porsche Cayenne Turbo SDesigning "Anne Hathaway's Cottage" in a Mercedes S280 • Porsche Cayenne vs. parachutistEwan McGregor28 May 2006 (2006-05-28)3.83
715Series 8, Episode 5Prodrive P2 • Citroën C6Car football game II • Time-trial challenge with Sir Jackie StewartSir Michael Gambon4 June 2006 (2006-06-04)5.01
726Series 8, Episode 6Ford Mondeo ST220 vs. Mazda 6 MPS vs. Vauxhall Vectra VXRCaravan holiday • Indoor speed record in an F1 racerBrian Cox16 July 2006 (2006-07-16)3.66
737Series 8, Episode 7Lamborghini Gallardo Spyder • Peugeot 207 1.6L Diesel • Ford S-Max 2.5L 200 PS • Mercedes-Benz B200 Turbo • Vauxhall Zafira VXRCaterham Seven kit car race • Peugeot 207 vs. parkour masters race in LiverpoolSteve Coogan23 July 2006 (2006-07-23)3.89
748Series 8, Episode 8Noble M15 • Ford Transit vs. Renault Master vs. Volkswagen T30 TDI 174 Sportline£1000 Van Man challenge (Ford Transit, LDV Convoy, Suzuki Super Carry) • Being van roadies with The WhoJenson Button • Ray Winstone30 July 2006 (2006-07-30)5.27

Series 9 (2007)

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Total No. Title Reviews Features Guest Original air date UK viewers
(million)[5]
751Series 9, Episode 1Jaguar XKR • Aston Martin V8 VantageRoadworks in 24 hours • Hammond's Vampire dragster crash aftermathJamie Oliver28 January 2007 (2007-01-28)8.13
762Series 9, Episode 2Audi TT vs. Mazda RX-8 vs. Alfa Romeo BreraBugatti Veyron to top speed at Ehra-Lessien • Shootout: Best looking cars that can be called art • The team plays golf.Hugh Grant4 February 2007 (2007-02-04)7.20
773Series 9, Episode 3NoneUS SpecialNone11 February 2007 (2007-02-11)6.18
784Series 9, Episode 4Brabus S Biturbo roadster (based on a Mercedes-Benz SL65 AMG) • Porsche 911 TurboReliant Robin Space Shuttle challengeSimon Pegg18 February 2007 (2007-02-18)7.51
795Series 9, Episode 5Lamborghini Murciélago LP640Railway crossing hazard video • Tractor challenge (Fendt 930 Vario, JCB Fastrac 8250, Case STX Steiger 530): home-made biofuel • Top Gear survey 2006 resultsKristin Scott Thomas25 February 2007 (2007-02-25)7.58
806Series 9, Episode 6Shelby Mustang GT500Stretch limos from ordinary cars (Fiat Panda, MG F, Alfa Romeo 164 V6 & Saab 9000 V6)Billie Piper • Chris Moyles • Jamelia • Lemar4 March 2007 (2007-03-04)8.12

Series 10 (2007)

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Total No. Title Reviews Features Guest Original air date UK viewers
(million)[5]
811Series 10, Episode 1Volkswagen Golf GTI W12Road trip to find the greatest driving road in the world: (Porsche 911 GT3 RS • Lamborghini Gallardo Superleggera • Aston Martin V8 Vantage N24)Dame Helen Mirren7 October 2007 (2007-10-07)6.27
822Series 10, Episode 2Audi R8 • Porsche 911 Carrera SAmphibious Cars Challenge IIJools Holland14 October 2007 (2007-10-14)5.53
833Series 10, Episode 3Ferrari 599 GTB Fiorano • Ferrari 275 GTS • Rolls-Royce Phantom Drophead CoupéBugatti Veyron vs Eurofighter Typhoon race • Peel P50 around the BBC office • Lexus LS600 Auto-Parking SystemRonnie Wood • Fiona Bruce • Dermot Murnaghan • John Humphrys28 October 2007 (2007-10-28)6.73
844Series 10, Episode 4N/ABotswana SpecialN/A4 November 2007 (2007-11-04)6.84
855Series 10, Episode 5Caparo T1 • Aston Martin V8 Vantage Roadster • Mercedes-Benz GL 500London raceSimon Cowell11 November 2007 (2007-11-11)7.74
866Series 10, Episode 6Honda Civic Type R • Mercedes-Benz E63 AMG Estate • BMW M5 Touring • Alfa Romeo 159Motorhome racing • Alfa Romeo 159 vs. tall man across the Humber estuaryLawrence Dallaglio18 November 2007 (2007-11-18)7.24
877Series 10, Episode 7Aston Martin DBS£1200 British Leyland cheap-car challenge: (Rover SD1 • Triumph Dolomite Sprint • Austin Princess)Jennifer Saunders25 November 2007 (2007-11-25)6.86
888Series 10, Episode 8Vauxhall VXR8Renault R25 Formula One Car • Automobile history investigation • GPS satellite self-controlled BMW 330iJames Blunt • Lewis Hamilton2 December 2007 (2007-12-02)8.35
899Series 10, Episode 9Daihatsu Materia • Ascari A10 • Fiat 500Britcar 24 Hour Endurance Race • Race: Fiat 500 vs. BMX riders through BudapestKeith Allen9 December 2007 (2007-12-09)7.38
9010Series 10, Episode 10Jaguar XFGerman Performance Saloon cars: (BMW M3 • Mercedes-Benz C63 AMG • Audi RS4) • Top Gear Awards 2007David Tennant23 December 2007 (2007-12-23)7.15

Series 11 (2008)

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Total No. Title Reviews Features Guest Original air date UK viewers
(million)[5]
911Series 11, Episode 1Ferrari 430 Scuderia£1000 Police Car Challenge (Fiat Coupé 20v Turbo • Lexus LS400 • Suzuki Vitara)• TG Stuntman: Austin Allegro jump in reverse world record • Investigating fuel economy: 5 supercars race and BMW M3 vs PriusAlan Carr • Justin Lee Collins22 June 2008 (2008-06-22)6.72
922Series 11, Episode 2Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution X • Subaru Impreza WRX STI • Audi RS6 • Mercedes-Benz CLK63 AMG Black SeriesRace: Audi RS6 vs French Skiers • TG Stuntman: MG Maestro Cork-screw JumpRupert Penry-Jones • Peter Firth29 June 2008 (2008-06-29)5.21
933Series 11, Episode 3Bentley BrooklandsCheap Car Challenge: Alfa Romeos for £1000 (Alfa Romeo 75 3.0 V6 • Alfa Romeo GTV 2.0 • Alfa Romeo Spider)James Corden • Rob Brydon6 July 2008 (2008-07-06)5.78
944Series 11, Episode 4Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione • Nissan GT-REpic race: Nissan GT-R vs Japanese Bullet TrainFiona Bruce • Kate Silverton13 July 2008 (2008-07-13)5.70
955Series 11, Episode 5Nissan GT-RClassic luxury limousines: (Mercedes-Benz 600 Grosser • Rolls-Royce Corniche) • Daihatsu Terios fox hunting challengePeter Jones • Theo Paphitis20 July 2008 (2008-07-20)6.65
966Series 11, Episode 6Gumpert Apollo • Mitsuoka Orochi • Mitsuoka Galue IIIShowdown: The British (Top Gear) vs. The Germans (D Motor)Jay Kay • Sabine Schmitz • Tim Schrick • Carsten van Ryssen27 July 2008 (2008-07-27)5.59

Series 12 (2008)

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Total No. Title Reviews Features Guest Original air date UK viewers
(million)[5]
971Series 12, Episode 1Porsche 911 GT2 • Lamborghini Gallardo LP560-4£5,000 Lorry challenge (ERF EC11 • Renault Magnum • Scania P94D)Michael Parkinson2 November 2008 (2008-11-02)7.74
982Series 12, Episode 2Abarth 500 EsseesseMuscle Car Challenge: (Dodge Challenger SRT8 • Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 • Cadillac CTS-V)Will Young9 November 2008 (2008-11-09)7.57
993Series 12, Episode 3Toyota i-REAL • Renault AvantimeTuning challenge: Renault Avantime • Finnish folk racing • Corvette V-8 engine blender-made smoothieMark Wahlberg • Mika Häkkinen16 November 2008 (2008-11-16)6.98
1004Series 12, Episode 4Pagani Zonda Roadster F • Bugatti VeyronEconomy race from Basel to Blackpool Illuminations (Volkswagen Polo BlueMotion • Jaguar XJ Diesel • Subaru Legacy Diesel)Harry Enfield23 November 2008 (2008-11-23)7.15
1015Series 12, Episode 5Lexus IS F • BMW M3Portofino to Saint-Tropez Race: Powerboat vs. Ferrari Daytona • Best bus for British city streetsKevin McCloud • Tom Chilton30 November 2008 (2008-11-30)7.51
1026Series 12, Episode 6Veritas RS III • Caterham Seven Superlight R500Did the communists make a good car? • Ford Fiesta with the Royal MarinesBoris Johnson7 December 2008 (2008-12-07)7.33
1037Series 12, Episode 7Tesla Roadster • Honda FCX Clarity50 years of British Touring Car racing • TG Stuntman takes on Fifth Gear's caravan jump record • Top Gear Awards 2008Sir Tom Jones • Jay Kay14 December 2008 (2008-12-14)7.54
1048"Vietnam Special"N/AVietnam SpecialN/A28 December 2008 (2008-12-28)6.70

Series 13 (2009)

Main article: Top Gear (series 13)
Total No. Title Reviews Features Guest Original air date UK viewers
(million)[5]
1051Series 13, Episode 1Lotus Evora • Ferrari FXXRace to the North: (Jaguar XK120 • Vincent Black Shadow • LNER Peppercorn Class A1 60163 Tornado steam train)Michael Schumacher (disguised as The Stig)21 June 2009 (2009-06-21)7.86
1062Series 13, Episode 2Lamborghini Murciélago LP 670-4 SVPerfect £2,500 car for 17-year-olds: (Volvo 940 Turbo Estate • Hyundai Scoupe • Volkswagen Golf Mk III) • Drag Race: (Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren 722 Edition vs. Lamborghini Murciélago LP 670-4 SV) • Drag Race II: (Bugatti Veyron vs. McLaren F1)Stephen Fry28 June 2009 (2009-06-28)7.00
1073Series 13, Episode 3Mercedes-Benz SL65 AMG Black SeriesSearch for a Cheap and cheerful car: (Proton Satria Neo • Chevrolet Aveo • Perodua Myvi • Fiat 500 • Toyota iQ • Alfa Romeo MiTo • Škoda Roomster) • Gymkhana rallying on the airfield (Subaru Impreza WRX STI)Michael McIntyre • Ken Block • Ricky Carmichael5 July 2009 (2009-07-05)6.38
1084Series 13, Episode 4Ford Focus RS • Renault Mégane R26.RRace: Porsche Panamera S vs. the Royal Mail service • Playing British Bulldogs with live fire against the British Army in a Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution VIIUsain Bolt12 July 2009 (2009-07-12)6.80
1095Series 13, Episode 5Jaguar XFR • BMW M5Proof of three £1500 rear-wheel drive coupés better than front-wheel drive: (Porsche 944 S2 • Nissan 300ZX • Ford Capri 2.8i • Morris Marina) • Jeremy's inspired greenhouse trailer design to save the worldSienna Miller • Olivier Panis19 July 2009 (2009-07-19)7.38
1106Series 13, Episode 6BMW Z4 sDrive35i • Nissan 370ZPre-1982 £3000 classic cars for a TSD rally in Mallorca (Austin-Healey Sprite • Lanchester LJ 200 • Citroën Ami)Brian Johnson • Madison Welch • Brian Wheeler26 July 2009 (2009-07-26)7.69
1117Series 13, Episode 7Vauxhall VXR8 Bathurst • HSV Maloo • Aston Martin V12 Vantage • Audi S4Producing Volkswagen Scirocco advertsJay Leno2 August 2009 (2009-08-02)7.11

Series 14 (2009–10)

Main article: Top Gear (series 14)
Total No. Title Reviews Features Guest Original air date UK viewers
(million)[5]
1121Series 14, Episode 1BMW 760Li • Mercedes-Benz S63 AMGRomanian GT road trip to find the Transfăgărăşan highway (Aston Martin DBS Volante • Ferrari California • Lamborghini Gallardo LP560-4 Spyder • Dacia Sandero)Eric Bana15 November 2009 (2009-11-15)6.70[nb 1]
1132Series 14, Episode 2Chevrolet Corvette C6 ZR1 vs. Audi R8 V10Build an electric car better than a G-WizMichael Sheen22 November 2009 (2009-11-22)6.48[nb 2]
1143Series 14, Episode 3Lamborghini Gallardo LP550-2 Valentino Balboni • Hawk HF3000Fly an Airship caravan with a Lamborghini Gallardo LP550-2 Valentino Balboni • Why Lancia has made greatest number of great cars: (Lancia Stratos HF • Lancia Delta HF Integrale Evo II)Chris Evans29 November 2009 (2009-11-29)6.51[nb 3]
1154Series 14, Episode 4BMW X5 M • Audi Q7 V12 TDI • Range Rover (2010MY) • Renault Twingo 133Airport vehicle motorsportGuy Ritchie • Ross Kemp6 December 2009 (2009-12-06)6.29[nb 4]
1165Series 14, Episode 5Noble M600Make an automotive art gallery to prove cars are more popular than traditional artJenson Button20 December 2009 (2009-12-20)6.90[nb 5]
1176"Bolivia Special"N/ABolivia SpecialN/A27 December 2009 (2009-12-27)7.45[nb 6]
1187Series 14, Episode 7Lexus LFA • BMW X6 • Vauxhall Insignia VXR'Low-budget' worldwide review of the BMW X6 • Vauxhall Insignia VXR • May and Margaret Calvert reflect on the evolution of UK road signs • Top Gear Awards 2009Seasick Steve3 January 20106.52[nb 7]

Series 15 (2010)

Main article: Top Gear (series 15)
Total No. Title Reviews Features Guest Original air date UK viewers
(million)[5]
1191Series 15, Episode 1Bentley Continental SupersportsToyota Hilux Invincible up an Icelandic volcano • Farewell to the former reasonably priced car, the Chevrolet Lacetti • Why Reliant went out of business: 1990 Reliant RobinNick Robinson • Al Murray • Peter Jones • Peta 23 from Essex • Johnny Vaughan • Bill Bailey • Louie Spence • Amy Williams27 June 2010 (2010-06-27)5.60
1202Series 15, Episode 2Porsche 911 Sport Classic • Porsche Boxster SpyderFind a £5,000 everyday second-hand sports saloon for track days (Mercedes-Benz 190 • BMW M3 • Ford Sierra Sapphire RS Cosworth)Alastair Campbell4 July 2010 (2010-07-04)6.60[nb 8]
1213Series 15, Episode 3Chevrolet Camaro SS • Mercedes-Benz E63 AMGFind the greatest four-door supercar by driving wedding guests: (Aston Martin Rapide • Porsche Panamera Turbo • Maserati Quattroporte GTS)Rupert Grint • Rubens Barrichello11 July 2010 (2010-07-11)4.58[nb 9]
1224Series 15, Episode 4Audi R8 V10 Spyder • Porsche 911 Turbo CabrioletBuilding motorhomes (Land Rover 110 • Citroën CX • Lotus Excel)Andy García • Lauren McAvoy18 July 2010 (2010-07-18)7.05[nb 10]
1235Series 15, Episode 5Volkswagen Touareg • Bugatti Veyron Super SportVolkswagen Touareg vs Swedish snowmobilers • Reach 258mph (415 km/h) in the Bugatti Veyron Super Sport • Commemorating racing driver Ayrton Senna, Lewis Hamilton drives his 1988 F1 racing car.Tom Cruise • Cameron Diaz25 July 2010 (2010-07-25)7.48[nb 11]
1246Series 15, Episode 6Ferrari 458 ItaliaOld British roadsters for £5000: (Jensen-Healey • Lotus Elan • TVR S2)Jeff Goldblum1 August 2010 (2010-08-01)6.19[nb 12]

Series 16 (2010–11)

Main article: Top Gear (series 16)
Total No. Title Reviews Features Guest Original air date UK viewers
(million)[5]
125SP"East Coast Road Trip"NoneRoad Trip across USA: Ferrari 458 Italia • Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG • Porsche 911 GT3 RSDanny Boyle21 December 2010 (2010-12-21)7.13[nb 13]
126SP"Middle East Special"N/AMiddle East SpecialN/A26 December 2010 (2010-12-26)7.68[nb 14]
1271Series 16, Episode 1Ariel Atom V8 • Škoda YetiHistory of the Porsche 911: Porsche 911 Turbo S CabrioletJohn Bishop • Sienna Miller • Tiff Needell23 January 2011 (2011-01-23)7.38[nb 15]
1282Series 16, Episode 2Ferrari 599 GTO"Top Gear Ashes": British Hosts vs Top Gear Australia HostsBoris Becker • Jodie Kidd • Darryn Lyons • Steve Pizzati • Ewen Page • Shane Jacobson30 January 2011 (2011-01-30)7.31[nb 16]
1293Series 16, Episode 3Hatchbacks: (Ford Focus RS500 • Cosworth Impreza STI CS400 • Volvo C30 PCP)"Albania Road Trip": (Rolls-Royce Ghost • Yugo (substituting for a Bentley Mulsanne) • Mercedes-Benz S65 AMG)Jonathan Ross6 February 2011 (2011-02-06)7.33[nb 17]
1304Series 16, Episode 4Pagani Zonda R • Pagani Zonda TricoloreSecond-hand, four seater convertibles for £2,000: (BMW 325i Convertible)Simon Pegg • Nick Frost13 February 2011 (2011-02-13)7.28[nb 18]
1315Series 16, Episode 5Audi RS5 • BMW M3 Competition PackConvert a combine harvester into a snow ploughAmber Heard20 February 2011 (2011-02-20)6.87[nb 19]
1326Series 16, Episode 6Porsche 959 • Ferrari F40 • Jaguar XJ 5.0 V8 SupersportSunset to sunrise race in a Jaguar XJ 5.0 V8 Supersport across England • NASA's latest Space Exploration VehicleJohn Prescott27 February 2011 (2011-02-27)6.53[nb 20]

Series 17 (2011)

Main article: Top Gear (series 17)
Total No. Title Reviews Features Guest Original air date UK viewers
(million)[5]
1331Series 17, Episode 1Marauder • BMW 1 Series M Coupe50th Birthday of the Jaguar E-Type • Mini John Cooper Works WRC with Amy WilliamsAlice Cooper • Amy Williams • Kris Meeke26 June 20116.22[nb 21]
1342Series 17, Episode 2Aston Martin VirageHigh-performance hatchbacks in Lucca and around the Monaco Grand Prix track: (Citroën DS3 Racing • Fiat 500C Abarth • Renault Sport Clio 200 Cup)Ross Noble • Flavio Briatore • Christian Horner • Bernie Ecclestone3 July 20115.72[nb 22]
1353Series 17, Episode 3McLaren MP4-12C • Ferrari 458 Italia • Range Rover EvoqueExamine toughness of the Range Rover Evoque in Las Vegas • Second-hand bargains for the price of the Nissan Pixo (Mercedes CL600 • BMW 850Ci)Sebastian Vettel10 July 20116.55[nb 23]
1364Series 17, Episode 4Jaguar XKR-S • Nissan GT-RMake a train out of a specially modified car and caravans as carriages: (Jaguar XJ-S Convertible • Audi S8)Rowan Atkinson17 July 20117.14[nb 24]
1375Series 17, Episode 5Lotus T125 • Jensen InterceptorDemolish a house with second-hand military equipment vs demolition expertsBob Geldof24 July 20116.13[nb 25]
1386Series 17, Episode 6Lamborghini AventadorElectric cars for the seaside: (Nissan Leaf • Peugeot iOn) • Extraordinary rally team of amputee military veteransLouis Walsh • Race2Recovery Team • Ben Collins31 July 20116.76[nb 26]

Series 18 (2011–12)

Main article: Top Gear (series 18)
Total No. Title Reviews Features/Challenges Guest Original air date UK viewers
(million)[5]
139SP"India Special"N/AIndia SpecialNone28 December 2011 (2011-12-28)6.61[nb 27]
1401Series 18, Episode 1None"Supercars Across Italy": (Lamborghini Aventador • McLaren MP4-12C • Noble M600)will.i.am29 January 2012 (2012-01-29)6.21[nb 28]
1412Series 18, Episode 2Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG RoadsterClarkson and May examine China's car industry in Beijing Hammond learns about NASCAR racing in Texas [6]Matt LeBlanc • Jimmie Johnson • Jeff Gordon • Juan Pablo Montoya • Kyle Petty5 February 2012 (2012-02-05)6.25[nb 29]
1423Series 18, Episode 3Vauxhall Corsa VXR Nurburgring • Fiat PandaCreating the climactic car chase for The Sweeney (Jaguar XFR • Ford Focus) [7][8]Ryan Reynolds • Ray Winstone • Plan B • Nick Love12 February 2012 (2012-02-12)6.16[nb 30]
1434Series 18, Episode 4Ferrari FF • Bentley Continental V8 • Fisker KarmaBuild and test off-road mobility scooters in the countrysideMichael Fassbender • Brian Johnson19 February 2012 (2012-02-19)5.28[nb 31]
1445Series 18, Episode 5Maserati GranTurismo MC Stradale • Mercedes-Benz C63 AMG Coupe Black SeriesRetrospective on Swedish car maker Saab • Rally-spec Škoda vs jet-powered flying man.Matt Smith • Yves Rossy • Toni Gardemeister26 February 2012 (2012-02-26)6.12[nb 32]
1456Series 18, Episode 6"Aero-engined" Bentley, BrutusTest of three stripped track cars: (KTM X-Bow • Caterham R500 • Morgan Three Wheeler)Alex James4 March 2012 (2012-03-04)5.81[nb 33]
1467Series 18, Episode 7BMW M5Rallycross cheaper than playing golf? (BMW 328i • Toyota MR2 • Citroen Saxo) • May's childhood dream car: Ferrari 250 GT California.Slash • Kimi Räikkönen • Chris Evans11 March 2012 (2012-03-11)6.15[nb 34]

Series 19 (2013)

Main article: Top Gear (series 19)
Total No. Title Review Features/Challenges Guest Original air date UK viewers
(million)[5]
1471Series 19, Episode 1Pagani Huayra • Bentley Continental GT SpeedTake the Bentley Continental GT Speed to a Welsh Rally stage. • Build a car smaller than a Peel P50 (Jeremy's "P45")Damian Lewis • Kris Meeke • The Cast of Dragons' Den (Theo Paphitis • Duncan Bannatyne • Peter Jones • Deborah Meaden)27 January 2013 (2013-01-27)6.65[nb 35]
1482Series 19, Episode 2NoneSupercar road trip from Las Vegas, Nevada to Calexico, California: (Lexus LFA • SRT Viper • Aston Martin Vanquish)Mick Fleetwood3 February 2013 (2013-02-03)6.42[nb 36]
1493Series 19, Episode 3Toyota GT86 / Subaru BRZ • Shelby Mustang GT500Epic race from Wembley to the San Siro stadium in Milan: Shelby Mustang GT500 vs. the pan-European rail networkAmy Macdonald10 February 2013 (2013-02-10)6.36[nb 37]
1504Series 19, Episode 4Mastretta MXT in Mexico • Hot hatchbacks: (Ford Focus ST • Renault Megane RenaultSport Cup 265 • Vauxhall Astra VXR)Rugby match with Kia Cee'dsLewis Hamilton • Matt Le Blanc • Eric Clapton • Bruce Willis17 February 2013 (2013-02-17)5.39[nb 38]
1515Series 19, Episode 5Range RoverDesign a vehicle for the elderly ("Rover James"/Fiat Multipla) • Range Rover vs an autonomous military machineJames McAvoy24 February 2013 (2013-02-24)6.45[nb 39]
152SP-Pt1"Africa Special" Part 1N/AFind source of the Nile: (BMW 528i Touring • Subaru Impreza WRX Estate • Volvo 850R Estate)N/A3 March 2013 (2013-03-03)7.33[nb 40]
153SP-Pt2"Africa Special" Part 2N/AFind source of the Nile: (BMW 528i Touring • Subaru Impreza WRX Estate • Volvo 850R Estate)N/A10 March 2013 (2013-03-10)7.48[nb 41]

Series 20 (2013)

Main article: Top Gear (series 20)
Total No. Title Review Features/Challenges Guest Original air date UK viewers
(million)[5]
1541Series 20, Episode 1Renaultsport Clio 200 • Peugeot 208 GTi • Ford Fiesta ST • Vauxhall Astra Tech LineAC45 Racing Yacht vs Toyota Corolla • Introduction of the new Reasonably Priced Car: Vauxhall AstraCharles Dance • Warwick Davis • Rachel Riley • Joss Stone • David Haye • Jimmy Carr • Mike Rutherford • Brian Johnson30 June 2013 (2013-06-30)5.55
1552Series 20, Episode 2Ferrari F12 Berlinetta • BAC MonoBest taxi • Tribute to BBC Television CentreRon Howard7 July 2013 (2013-07-07)5.31
1563Series 20, Episode 3NoneSpanish road trip in "budget" convertibles: McLaren MP4-12C Spider • Audi R8 V10 Spyder • Ferrari 458 SpiderBenedict Cumberbatch14 July 2013 (2013-07-14)4.83
1574Series 20, Episode 4Mercedes SLS AMG Black Series • Mercedes SLS AMG Electric DriveFord Transit hovervanHugh Jackman21 July 2013 (2013-07-21)5.36
1585Series 20, Episode 5Porsche 911 Carrera S • Lamborghini Aventador Roadster • Lamborghini Sesto ElementoBest crossovers for caravannersSteven Tyler28 July 2013 (2013-07-28)5.29
1596Series 20, Episode 6Jaguar F-Type • New Routemaster • Range Rover SportTribute to British automobile manufacturingMark Webber4 August 2013 (2013-08-04)5.49

Series 21 (2014)

Main article: Top Gear (series 21)
Total No. Title Review Features/challenges Guest Original air date UK viewers
(million)[9]
1601Series 21, Episode 1NoneProve that the hot hatchbacks of their youth were better than their modern equivalents: (Volkswagen Golf Mk2 GTI • Vauxhall Nova SRi • Ford Fiesta XR2i)Hugh Bonneville2 February 2014 (2014-02-02)6.12
1612Series 21, Episode 2Alfa Romeo 4C • Gibbs Quadski • McLaren P1Alfa Romeo 4C vs Gibbs Quadski • May visits Camp Bastion in AfghanistanTom Hiddleston9 February 2014 (2014-02-09)6.97
1623Series 21, Episode 3Zenvo ST1Trip through Ukraine in compact hatchbacks: (Volkswagen Up! • Ford Fiesta • Dacia Sandero)James Blunt16 February 2014 (2014-02-16)6.87
1634Series 21, Episode 4Mercedes Benz G63 AMG 6x6 • Caterham 7 160 • Caterham 7 620R • Alfa Romeo Disco Volante by TouringMercedes Benz G63 AMG 6x6Jack Whitehall23 February 2014 (2014-02-23)6.53
1645Series 21, Episode 5Porsche 918 • BMW M135i • VW Golf GTI Mk7Make a commercial for reducing cycle-related accidentsAaron Paul2 March 2014 (2014-03-02)5.64
165SP-Pt1"Burma Special, Part 1"N/ABuild a bridge over the River Kwai: (Isuzu TX • Isuzu TX • Hino FB110)N/A9 March 2014 (2014-03-09)6.29
166SP-Pt2"Burma Special, Part 2"N/ABuild a bridge over the River Kwai: (Isuzu TX • Isuzu TX • Hino FB110)N/A16 March 2014 (2014-03-16)7.01

Series 22 (2014–15)

Main article: Top Gear (series 22)
Total No. Title Review Features/challenges Guest Original air date UK viewers
(million)[5]
167SP-Pt1"Patagonia Special" Part 1N/ADrive from Bariloche to Ushuaia: (Porsche 928 GT • Lotus Esprit V8 • Ford Mustang Mach 1) N/A27 December 2014 (2014-12-27)7.21
168SP-Pt2"Patagonia Special" Part 2N/ADrive from Bariloche to Ushuaia: (Porsche 928 GT • Lotus Esprit V8 • Ford Mustang Mach 1)N/A28 December 2014 (2014-12-28)7.38
1691Series 22, Episode 1Lamborghini Huracán • Renault TwizyRace across the urban landscape of St PetersburgEd Sheeran25 January 2015 (2015-01-25)6.41
1702Series 22, Episode 2NoneAustralian Northern Territory road trip in GT cars: (BMW M6 Gran Coupe • Nissan GT-R • Bentley Continental GT V8S)Kiefer Sutherland1 February 2015 (2015-02-01)6.56
1713Series 22, Episode 3NoneHomemade ambulance challenge: (Porsche 944 Turbo • Ford Scorpio Cardinal • Chevy G20 V8 Van)Daniel Ricciardo8 February 2015 (2015-02-08)6.14
1724Series 22, Episode 4BMW M3 • BMW i8 • Mercedes-AMG GT SHammond pays homage to the Land Rover DefenderMargot Robbie • Will Smith15 February 2015 (2015-02-15)6.24
1735Series 22, Episode 5Porsche Cayman GTS • Chevrolet Corvette Stingray • LaFerrariMay and Clarkson look at the weird and wonderful history of PeugeotOlly Murs22 February 2015 (2015-02-22)6.04
1746Series 22, Episode 6Lexus RCF • Lexus LFAHammond is dropped into British Columbia, Canada to test a watch with a built-in emergency beacon: (Chevrolet Silverado • Ford F-150 Hennessey VelociRaptor)Gillian Anderson1 March 2015 (2015-03-01)6.15
1757Series 22, Episode 7Jaguar F-Type R • Eagle Low Drag GT • Mazda MX-5 NDMay competes in a world rallycross race alongside Tanner Foust (U.S. Top Gear host).Nicholas Hoult • Tanner Foust8 March 2015 (2015-03-08)5.84
1768Series 22, Episode 8NoneFind a cheap car that still lives up to the title of classic: (Fiat 124 Spider • Peugeot 304 S Cabriolet • MGB GT) • Living the sports utility vehicle lifestyle for less than £250: (Vauxhall Frontera Sport RS • Mitsubishi Shogun Pinin • Jeep Cherokee)None28 June 2015 (2015-06-28)6.92

Special episodes (2015)

In November 2015, the BBC announced "Top Gear: From A-Z", described as a "two-part extravaganza" in the form of a clip show composed of material from the previous twenty-two series of Top Gear.[10] It is narrated by comedian John Bishop with celebrities presenting their favourite highlights from the show;[11] the programme did not use the Top Gear studio.[11]

No.
overall
No. in
series
TitleFeatures/challengesOriginal air dateUK viewers
(millions)
177SP-Pt1"From A-Z Part 1"Top Gear clip-show introduced by celebrities26 December 2015 (2015-12-26)1.91[9]
178SP-Pt2"From A-Z Part 2"Top Gear clip-show introduced by celebrities30 December 2015 (2015-12-30)1.67[9]

Series 23 (2016)

Main article: Top Gear (series 23)
Total No. Title Reviews Features/challenges Guest(s) Original air date UK viewers
(millions)[5]
1791Series 23, Episode 1[12]Ariel Nomad • Chevrolet Corvette Z06 • Dodge ViperUK vs USA Challenge: (Reliant Rialto • Land Rover Mk1 • Willys Jeep)Jesse Eisenberg • Gordon Ramsay[13]29 May 2016 (2016-05-29)6.42
1802Series 23, Episode 2[14]McLaren 675LTUltimate SUV test: (Jaguar F-Pace • Porsche Macan • Mercedes-Benz GLC)Jenson Button • Damian Lewis • Seasick Steve • Tinie Tempah • Sharleen Spiteri5 June 2016 (2016-06-05)4.06
1813Series 23, Episode 3[15]Audi R8 • Ferrari F12 TDF • Ford Focus RS • Honda Civic Type R • Mercedes AMG A45London tour in Ken Block's HoonicornKen Block • Anthony Joshua • Kevin Hart12 June 2016 (2016-06-12)3.44
1824Series 23, Episode 4[16]Tesla Model X • Aston Martin VulcanVenice "cheap car vs. luxury train" race: (2002 Jaguar XJ Exec • 2002 Audi A8 • 1989 Honda Gold Wing)Bear Grylls • Brian Cox19 June 2016 (2016-06-19)3.22
1835Series 23, Episode 5[17]BMW M2 • Zenos E10 S • Rolls Royce Dawn • 1976 Rolls-Royce Corniche • Jaguar F-Type SVRModern Rolls vs. Classic Rolls: People of Dingle vote on best • Delivering the Jaguar F-type SVR to the Geneva Motor ShowJennifer Saunders • Paul Hollywood • Norman Dewis26 June 2016 (2016-06-26)3.57
1846Series 23, Episode 6[18]Ford Mustang GT • Ford Mustang EcoBoost • Honda NSX • Porsche 911 RClassic cars with modern technology (Aston Martin DB5 • Eagle E-Type • MGB Roadster)Patrick Dempsey • Greg Davies3 July 2016 (2016-07-03)2.64

Notes

  1. ↑ 6.41 million on BBC Two, 286,000 on BBC HD
  2. ↑ 6.19 million on BBC Two, 285,000 on BBC HD
  3. ↑ 6.10 million on BBC Two, 412,000 on BBC HD
  4. ↑ 6.09 million on BBC Two, 196,000 on BBC HD
  5. ↑ 6.35 million on BBC Two, 550,000 on BBC HD
  6. ↑ 7.07 million on BBC Two, 378,000 on BBC HD
  7. ↑ 6.05 million on BBC Two, 472,000 on BBC HD
  8. ↑ 6.00 million on BBC Two, 602,000 on BBC HD.
  9. ↑ 4.03 million on BBC Two, 549,000 on BBC HD.
  10. ↑ 6.47 million on BBC Two, 575,000 on BBC HD.
  11. ↑ 6.65 million on BBC Two, 827,000 on BBC HD.
  12. ↑ 5.81 million on BBC Two, 379,000 on BBC HD.
  13. ↑ 6.62 million on BBC Two, 506,000 on BBC HD.
  14. ↑ 6.84 million on BBC Two, 836,000 on BBC HD.
  15. ↑ 6.48 million on BBC Two, 903,000 on BBC HD.
  16. ↑ 6.38 million on BBC Two, 925,000 on BBC HD.
  17. ↑ 6.42 million on BBC Two, 912,000 on BBC HD.
  18. ↑ 6.39 million on BBC Two, 893,000 on BBC HD.
  19. ↑ 5.88 million on BBC Two, 989,000 on BBC HD.
  20. ↑ 5.63 million on BBC Two, 902,000 on BBC HD.
  21. ↑ 5.27 million on BBC Two, 950,000 on BBC HD.
  22. ↑ 4.84 million on BBC Two, 880,000 on BBC HD.
  23. ↑ 5.41 million on BBC Two, 1.14 million on BBC HD.
  24. ↑ 6.07 million on BBC Two, 1.07 million on BBC HD.
  25. ↑ 5.01 million on BBC Two, 1.12 million on BBC HD.
  26. ↑ 5.68 million on BBC Two, 1.08 million on BBC HD.
  27. ↑ 5.76 million on BBC Two, 849,000 on BBC HD.
  28. ↑ 5.18 million on BBC Two, 1.03 million on BBC HD.
  29. ↑ 5.29 million on BBC Two, 963,000 on BBC HD.
  30. ↑ 5.13 million on BBC Two, 1.03 million on BBC HD.
  31. ↑ 4.30 million on BBC Two, 982,000 on BBC HD.
  32. ↑ 5.25 million on BBC Two, 872,000 on BBC HD.
  33. ↑ 4.83 million on BBC Two, 978,000 on BBC HD.
  34. ↑ 5.13 million on BBC Two, 1.02 million on BBC HD.
  35. ↑ 5.47 million on BBC Two, 1.18 million on BBC HD
  36. ↑ 5.02 million on BBC Two, 1.4 million on BBC HD.
  37. ↑ 5.01 million on BBC Two, 1.35 million on BBC HD.
  38. ↑ 3.92 million on BBC Two, 1.39 million on BBC HD.
  39. ↑ 5.00 million on BBC Two, 1.45 million on BBC HD.
  40. ↑ 5.85 million on BBC Two, 1.48 million on BBC HD.
  41. ↑ 5.89 million on BBC Two, 1.59 million on BBC HD.

References

  1. ↑ Christopher Hooton (23 December 2015). "Top Gear presenters: Relative unknowns Sabine Schmitz and Chris Harris join Chris Evans". The Independent. Retrieved 5 January 2016.
  2. ↑ Boyle, Danny (23 December 2015). "Top Gear presenters: Virtually unknown Chris Harris and Sabine Schmitz 'to be Chris Evans' sidekicks'". Telegraph. Retrieved 5 January 2016.
  3. ↑ "Chris Evans unveils new team for Top Gear to rival Clarkson and Co". Theweek.co.uk. 24 December 2015. Retrieved 5 January 2016.
  4. ↑ "Chris Evans may 'go solo' on Top Gear". Bbc.com. 7 October 2015. Retrieved 5 January 2016.
  5. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 "Weekly Top 10 Programmes". Broadcasters' Audience Research Board.
  6. ↑ Red Carpet - Events - BBC Top Gear Richard Hammond
  7. ↑ Lewis, Simon (18 August 2012). "'I nearly pulled out. I didn't want to be a Batman and Robin sidekick': Plan B joins Ray Winstone in the big-screen remake of The Sweeney". Daily Mail.
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