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Top Gear
Motoring programme featuring reviews of and reports about cars of all types.
- Created by:
- Derek Smith
- Cast:
- Jeremy Clarkson, Richard Hammond, James May, Ben Collins
- Language:
- English
- Country:
- United Kingdom
- Network:
- BBC Two
Episode guide
Seasons
Season 45
Episodes
Episode 1
Episode 1
2001-02-22 · 25mTonight, chasing the Mondeo and the Renault Laguna, the Lamborghini Miura and how it will blow your doors off, and the future may well be bright but does it make sense.
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Episode 2
2001-03-01Jason Barlow takes a ride in the new Alfa 147, which Alfa Romeo hopes will make waves in the small-car market. Tiff Needell, meanwhile, road-tests the 180 XKR-R, a souped up performance Jaguar which could soon grace showrooms.
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Episode 3
2001-03-08Vicki Butler-Henderson looks at whether the brand new Volkswagen Lupo GTi’s sporty credentials live up to its looks, while Jason Barlow tests the remarkable new Citroën C5.
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Episode 4
2001-03-15Episode overview is not available yet.
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Episode 5
2001-03-22Jason Barlow tests the new MG F Trophy, one of Rover’s new sporting models, while Vicki Butler-Henderson checks out Vauxhall’s lastest Astra diesel — the Eco 4.
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Episode 6
2001-03-29Episode overview is not available yet.
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Episode 7
Episode 7
2001-04-05Episode overview is not available yet.
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Episode 8
2001-04-12Tonight’s show reveals the results of a special customer satisfaction survey — a study into buying, owning and running a car that reveals the very best and worst of different models, including which car registered an amazing 1,800 faults.
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Episode 9
2001-04-19Episode overview is not available yet.
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Episode 10
2001-04-26This week in the motoring magazine Vicki Butler-Henderson tests Citroën and Peugeot hatchbacks that offer better-than-average performance for little more than the cost of a standard model. Plus Tiff Needell learns how to handle a high-powered motorcycle on the road.
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Episode 11
2001-05-03The latest model from Jaguar’s production lines, the X-Type, marks a radical departure for the luxury brand. Jason Barlow takes the saloon sports car for a spin to see whether its makers will succeed in appealing to a younger demographic, or whether the X-Type will damage their reputation as a top people’s car manufacturer.
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Episode 12
2001-05-10A look at the new Peugeot 307 — has it got what it takes to lead the family hatchback pack? Plus, is the recently revived, Dutch-designed Spyker CS Spyder worth its £150,000 price tag?
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Episode 13
2001-05-17Episode overview is not available yet.
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Episode 14
2001-05-31Episode overview is not available yet.
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Episode 15
2001-06-07Episode overview is not available yet.
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Episode 16
2001-06-14Episode overview is not available yet.
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Episode 17
2001-06-21Episode overview is not available yet.
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Episode 18
2001-06-28Episode overview is not available yet.
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Episode 19
2001-07-05Episode overview is not available yet.
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Episode 20
2001-07-12Tiff Needell sees how BMW’s new Mini One compares with its rivals, and competes against Vicki Butler-Henderson in a downhill race at the Goodwood Festival of Speed.
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Episode 21
2001-07-19Tiff Needell and the team test the quality of the new MG road cars and take a look behind-the-scenes at John Travolta’s new film Swordfish, which features a TVR Tuscan in the spectacular car chase sequence.
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Episode 22
2001-07-26Twenty percent of Britain’s income is spent on motoring. Jason Barlow, Vicki Butler-Henderson, Adrian Simpson and Tiff Needell explore ways of halving that figure by offering advice on the best second-hand deals, reducing insurance premiums, fuel economy and inexpensive maintenance.
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Episode 23
2001-08-02Episode overview is not available yet.
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Episode 24
2001-08-09Tiff Needell test-drives the eagerly-awaited Aston Martin V12 Vanquish, the most talked-about supercar ever to come out of Britain. So does the beautiful two-seater coupe with a top speed of 190mph meet expectations?
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Episode 25
2001-08-16Episode overview is not available yet.
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Episode 26
2001-08-23Vicki Butler-Henderson road-tests the new Tuscan S, which is rumoured to reach speeds of up to 200mph. Plus a look at where to buy cheap cars, and the new number-plate system.
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Episode 27
2001-08-30Jason Barlow tries out the latest update of the Ford Thunderbird, Tiff Needell assesses the merits of the BMW M3 convertible, while Adrian Simpson tries to understand how the inside of a car can tell you about its owner.
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Episode 28
2001-09-06Tiff Needell test-drives new models from TVR and AC, while Vicki Butler-Henderson rides in the Arrows three-seater Formula One car. Jason Barlow assesses the future of green-engine technology, and tries out a fuel cell-powered car.
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Episode 29
2001-09-27Jason Barlow compares the new Rat Stilo with the Ford Focus, there’s a report from the Frankfurt Motor Show including the lowdown on next year’s new cars, and Tiff Needell drives sideways as he participates in a stunt competition.
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Episode 30
2001-10-04Episode overview is not available yet.
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Episode 31
2001-10-11Episode overview is not available yet.
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Episode 32
2001-10-25Episode overview is not available yet.
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Episode 33
2001-11-08Jason Barlow, Adrian Simpson and design guru Richard Seymour assess what makes the Ford Focus a bestseller.
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Episode 34
2001-11-15Jason Barlow and Adrian Simpson take a look at the Land Rover Freelander and its competition in the off-roader market, while Tiff Needell test-drives the FBS Census.
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Episode 35
2001-12-10Vicki Butler-Henderson sizes up the new Volkswagen Polo, while Jason Barlow and Adrian Simpson report on BMW’s fortunes in the competitive executive-car market.
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Episode 36
2001-12-17Vicki Butler-Henderson and Adrian Simpson compare the merits of British roadster the MG F with international counterpart the Mazda MX-5. Tiff Needell races a Mini Cooper and Jason Barlow tests the new Mercedes SL500.
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Jeremy Clarkson
Self - Host
Richard Hammond
Self - Host
James May
Self - Host
Ben Collins
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