All very similar to other top gear specials set in vietnam and india. When the stig is let loose with a car its rather clear that hes had quite some practice time. Quite often, top gear doesnt actually specify what the presenters will actually say, which is why people think its unscripted. A guide listing the titles and air dates for episodes of the tv series top gear uk. Vietnam special two weeks later, on 28 december as part of the bbcs 2008 christmas. Top gear is a tv show on british national television from dave with an average rating of 3. Because it happened in between series, he didnt miss a single episode. The presenters traveled the length of vietnam on three twowheeled automobiles.
Bbc clears top gear over falklands number plate cover up. Jeremy clarkson so sorry after his last top gear bbc news. Boris johnson health fears as pm issued stark warning over return to number 10. Jeremy clarkson, richard hammond and james may round off the series in epic style as they travel to vietnam. Specials, originally, were episodes of top gear in which the shows three presenters at the time, jeremy clarkson, james may, and richard hammond, head to an international location for a road trip. For those who dont know, top gear is a program of the english string bbc whose main theme are the cars. The number one slot goes to an episode in which the boys try to traverse the length of vietnam. James may and jeremy clarkson trying to cycle around.
The boys headed to vietnam for epic road trip across the country. These specials differed from regular episodes insofar that they were longer than the standard sixty minute episodes. I especailly love the special and when seeing the us special on tv a few times, i decided it had to be bought, and it comes with the polar special so it was a bonus. Top gear the eighth and final episode of the twelfth series of top gear aired on the 28th of december, 2008. Whilst you may not entirely agree with this list, the top gear fans have spoken.
Jeremy clarkson, james may and richard hammond take part in an epic land race starting in the town of resolute, northern. Top 5 best top gear episodes that everyone needs to watch. Season 12, episode 8 vietnam special imdb user rating. Clarksons lancia beta and mays mercedesbenz 230e also bring plenty of excitementerr. Vietnam special two weeks later, on 28 december as part of the bbcs 2008. Episode 4 features the fearsome demon, a 2cv, some eggs, and a kia. The vietnam special is hilarious, i just love watching jeremy clarkson in. The worlds best show about a couple grown men clowning around like children reinvented itself 12 years ago. Visit tunefind for music from your favorite tv shows and movies. The eighth and final episode of the twelfth series of top gear aired on the 28th of december. Our particular family favorite is top gear bikes in vietnam which was the season finale for the 2009. Jeremy begins to enjoy his vespa on the road to the ancient capital of hue, and richard is furious when james and jeremy.
As of 1 march 2020, 214 episodes of top gear have aired. This is part 1 of the list, with 1st to 25th placed episodes. Top gear 17x07 india special the 10bits top gear s07e07 part 12 part 12. Vietnam motorbike special part 1 top gear series 12 bbc. The special is predicted to become the highestrated episode in top gear history, beating the audience of 8. Even the crash counts as an awesome moment for hammond, as he managed to come back from a horrific accident and brain damage to continue filming top gear like nothing had happened. This is how the top gear crew came under attack in argentina. Vietnam special is a special 75minute episode for bbc motoring programme top gear, and was first broadcast on 28 december 2008, as part of the. Chapter of which we speak is in 2008, specifically the season 12, episode 28, called top gear special in vietnam. This morning they have cast on the television program top gear in vietnam. Here you will find all the best clips from your favourite episodes, whether thats ken block in the hoonicorn, freddie flintoff bungee jumping off a bridge, or trailers for the new series. Did you miss an episode of top gear but dont you want that to happen in the future. Welcome to the official home of top gear on youtube.
Top gear series 12 episode 8 vietnam special 720i remastered by thunder. All 8 songs featured in top gear uk season 12 episode 8. Top gear completes its first ever crosscontinent race as james and richard aim to beat jeremys aston martin db9 to monte carlo with a combination of the eurostar and other fast trains. Series 12, episode 8 vietnam special challenges cheap car challenges epic roadtrip top gear series 12 top gear specials by sean mckellar december 28, 2008 january 6, 2019 5. Top gear is then invited to help film a car chase for the upcoming remake of the sweeney starring ray winstone and plan b, before taking on a trio of disabled war veterans on some diy offroad. Turns out top gear was a lot more scripted than most of us probably expected. Jeremy rode a scooter whilst richard and james rode motorbikes. Top gear vietnam episode what you should know mcscoots. Bbc clears top gear over falklands number plate cover up bbc trusts head of editorial standards has ruled that the number plate controversy was nothing more than an. Recommended car throttle shop worldwide shipping in the ct shop car throttle submit your.
The trio take part in an epic race from alba, italy to london with james and richard in a cessna 182. These specials differed from regular episodes insofar that they. James may, richard hammond and jeremy clarkson of top gear also recounted strong impressions of their trip to vietnam to film. Vietnam has an unbelievable amount to offer, and we can thank the top gear special for helping open the doors about these.
For those of you who still need more convincing, we sat down and wrote up the 16reasons why anyone can travel vietnam on a motorbike. Its the ultimate test of man against machine or should that be dog against machine as the top gear team set out on one of their most ambitious and arduous challenges ever. Vietnam special is a special 75minute episode for bbc motoring programme top gear, and was first broadcast on 28 december 2008, as part of the final episode for the twelfth series, with the special repeated for uk tv channel dave, initially in an edited, 46 minute version on 19 january 2009, but later revised to a 90minute format following complaints by viewers. This episode was the first time the legendary bugatti veyron made an appearance on top gear. With jeremy clarkson, richard hammond, james may, matty mcnair. Vietnam special is a special 75minute episode for bbc motoring programme top gear, and was first broadcast on 28 december 2008, as part of the fin. Top 5 best top gear episodes that everyone needs to watch by alex harrington june, 2019, 8. The top gear presenters attempt to travel the entire length of vietnam in just eight days. In typical top gear style, they added a particular something to the front of all the names in the credits. Since 2002, dvds and bluray discs of the british tv series top gear have been released, containing full episodes, compilations, or specially filmed material many episodes are not presented as originally broadcast, and are included as either abridged 50 minute versions or directors cuts with unbroadcast deleted scenes reinstated. Top gear vietnam special tour vietnam with quality.
Top gear number plate wasnt a reference to falklands war. Pristine hill before they started, a few tracks at the start of the race, totally torn up around the middle, then a few tracks, then torn up again. But the script covers all of the events that will happen in the episode in general, possibly with a bit of deliberate unpredictability thrown in just to make a race a race. I am a hugh fan of top gear, i look forward to watching it on a sunday night and enjoy the brilliant cars and challenges. Controversial top gear number plate wasnt a reference to falklands war, rules bbc trust as it rejects complaints over argentina prank the plate h982 fkl. While hes a very good racing driver, he has practice after practice, where everybody else goes in there cold t. I recently watched one of the new episodes, top gear post jc and the crew, and it. Vietnam motorbike special part 1 top gear series 12 bbc duration.
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