"Top Gear" (1978)TV series 1978-????

Director:

Chris Donovan

Seasons:

unknown

Release Date:

11 July 2005 (USA)

Genre:

Documentary | Comedy | Reality-TV

Plot:

Jeremy, Richard and James talk about everything car-related. From new cars to how they're fuelled, this show has it all.

Plot Keywords:

Motor | Automobile | Non Fiction

Awards:

Won Primetime Emmy. Another 5 wins & 7 nominations

Cast

Jeremy Clarkson	...	Himself - Presenter / ... (315 episodes, 1988-2008)
Tiff Needell	...	Himself - Presenter (236 episodes, 1987-2001)
Quentin Willson	...	Himself - Presenter (190 episodes, 1991-2000)
Chris Goffey	...	Himself - Presenter (179 episodes, 1981-1997)
William Woollard	...	Himself - Presenter / ... (174 episodes, 1981-1999)
Tony Mason	...	Himself - Reporter / ... (128 episodes, 1986-2000)

Also Known As:

Top Gear Xtra (UK)

Runtime:

30 min (1978-2001) | 60 min (2002-)

Country:

UK

Language:

English

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.78 : 1

Certification:

Australia:PG

Company:

British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC)

Trivia:

The famous last corner in the Top Gear (revamped version) track is called "Gambon corner". It is named after actor Michael Gambon who drove a Suzuki Liana (as part of the "Reasonably priced car" challenge) and nearly flipped over at the last corner. Since then, Jerermy Clarkson dubbed the last corner as "Gambon corner".

Quotes:

Richard Hammond: [after the sport coupe on the Isle of Man item] Don't say anything! Do not say a word - you lost!

Movie Connections:

Referenced in "Have I Got News for You: (#32.4)" (2006)

Soundtrack:

Escape

Worth every penny the BBC invests.

While it can be argued that more substantial programmes exist, whether fictional or not, it is certain that Top Gear is an extraordinarily entertaining show with plenty to keep most on their bolsters. This is certainly due to the faithful backing of the BBC, but more importantly, to the three crazed bloody lunatics who host the series. Clarkson, May and Hammond share between each other many decades worth of experience in broadcasting, as well as motoring, and are impeccable contrasts well matched for their respective opinions 'n roles. The various features included in the shows and the involvement in these & all motoring matters, are exemplary, and quite frankly, unmatched by anything television has yet seen. I can safely assume that no better motoring show exists anywhere. I love it, so will you, guaranteed.