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Top Gear

Season 36 1996
TV-PG

  • 1996-09-04T23:00:00Z on BBC Two
  • 30m
  • 8h (16 episodes)
  • United Kingdom
  • English
  • Documentary
The original Top Gear (which was aired from 1977 to 2001) started as a monthly television series produced by BBC Midlands, based at Pebble Mill. The 30 minute programmes had a magazine format and were transmitted to viewers in the Midlands region only. Top Gear and its title, was conceived by Executive Producer Derek Smith. The programme covered motoring related issues such as new car road tests, fuel economy, safety, the police, speeding, insurance, second-hand cars and holiday touring.

16 episodes

Season Premiere

1996-09-04T23:00:00Z

36x01 Episode 01

Season Premiere

36x01 Episode 01

  • 1996-09-04T23:00:00Z30m

The return of the motoring show. Jeremy Clarkson test-drives the Audi A3 hatchback, the latest addition to the range of a booming car manufacturer, while Tiff Needell takes the two-seater Lotus Elise for a spin. Off the road, Quentin Wilson looks at worrying EU plans to make car parts more expensive.

1996-09-11T23:00:00Z

36x02 Episode 02

36x02 Episode 02

  • 1996-09-11T23:00:00Z30m

In tonight's edition, Tiff Needell gets behind the wheel of a 200mph dragster. Jeremy Clarkson compares the new
Nissan Skyline coupe with the original, which he reckons is one of the best cars he has ever driven, and Quentin Wilson evaluates the Citroen Saxo.

1996-09-18T23:00:00Z

36x03 Episode 03

36x03 Episode 03

  • 1996-09-18T23:00:00Z30m

Tiff Needell test-drives the Boxster, Porsche's first new car for almost 20 years, while Jeremy Clarkson has a spin in a Lamborghini Diablo. Steve Berry explains why now is an opportune time to take a motorcycle test.

1996-09-25T23:00:00Z

36x04 Episode 04

36x04 Episode 04

  • 1996-09-25T23:00:00Z30m

In tonight's edition of the motoring magazine programme, Jeremy Clarkson tests the Peugeot 306 GTi, Michele Newman tries the Renault Megane Scenic and Andy Wilman drives a new version of the Nissan Micra.

1996-10-02T23:00:00Z

36x05 Episode 05

36x05 Episode 05

  • 1996-10-02T23:00:00Z30m

Tonight, Jeremy Clarkson gives his verdict on Jaguar's long-awaited new coupe, Tony Mason enters the Reliant Robin Championship and Steve Berry rides the Honda Blackbird "superbike".

1996-10-09T23:00:00Z

36x06 Episode 06

36x06 Episode 06

  • 1996-10-09T23:00:00Z30m

In tonight's edition of the motoring magazine programme, Michele Newman visits the home of the Skoda in Prague to view their new Octavia model. And Quentin Wilson casts his eye over the S-class Mercedes.

1996-10-16T23:00:00Z

36x07 Episode 07

36x07 Episode 07

  • 1996-10-16T23:00:00Z30m

Tonight, an insider's guide to the Motor Show at the NEC, Birmingham. And Jeremy Clarkson tests the Ford Ka while Andy Wilman reports from Japan on the new mini people-carrier from Mazda.

1996-10-23T23:00:00Z

36x08 Episode 08

36x08 Episode 08

  • 1996-10-23T23:00:00Z30m

Jeremy Clarkson travels business class with Audi, Mercedes and BMW, as he weighs up the winners and losers in up-market estate cars. And Quentin Wilson discovers the latest market prices on personal number plates.

1996-10-31T00:00:00Z

36x09 Episode 09

36x09 Episode 09

  • 1996-10-31T00:00:00Z30m

Quentin Wilson tests the new Volkswagen Passat, a car previously known for its family-sized practicality, but which now promises a little more excitement. Does it deliver? And Steve Berry goes to Hednesford Raceway for the National Hot Rod championship.

1996-11-07T00:00:00Z

36x10 Episode 10

36x10 Episode 10

  • 1996-11-07T00:00:00Z30m

In tonight's edition of the motoring magazine, Tiff Needell tests the grown-up version of the legendary Caterham Seven. And Andy Wilman reviews La Passione , rock star Chris Rea 's tribute to the Ferrari.

1996-11-14T00:00:00Z

36x11 Episode 11

36x11 Episode 11

  • 1996-11-14T00:00:00Z30m

In tonight's edition of the motoring magazine, Quentin Wilson traces the troubled history of the NSU Ro80, one of the world's first rotary engine cars. And Steve Berry visits the International Motorcycle Show, where the Buell Lightning superbike is on display.

1996-11-21T00:00:00Z

36x12 Episode 12

36x12 Episode 12

  • 1996-11-21T00:00:00Z30m

Andy Wilman visits Japan to drive the RX01, Mazda's latest up-market sports car. Plus action from Spain in the Catalunya Rally.

1996-11-28T00:00:00Z

36x13 Episode 13

36x13 Episode 13

  • 1996-11-28T00:00:00Z30m

In the motoring magazine tonight, Andy Wilman visits the annual Volkswagen "Beetle Bash", an event that revels in rave culture and performance art as much as cars. Plus there's a review of the latest turbo diesels.

Season Finale

1996-12-05T00:00:00Z

36x14 Episode 14

Season Finale

36x14 Episode 14

  • 1996-12-05T00:00:00Z30m

Jeremy Clarkson tests the latest sports roadster, the Mercedes SLK, and Steve Berry drives the SSC, an experimental car full of gadgets including radar.

1996-12-10T00:00:00Z

36x15 Episode 15

36x15 Episode 15

  • 1996-12-10T00:00:00Z30m

Honda's Prelude coupe has been criticised for having conservative styling. Jeremy Clarkson test-drives the latest version to see if its performance outshines its appearance. Andy Wilman reports from Tokyo, where inhabitants of the densely populated city are visiting an off-road arena to emulate the pleasures of a spin in the countryside.

1996-12-19T00:00:00Z

36x16 Episode 16

36x16 Episode 16

  • 1996-12-19T00:00:00Z30m

Quentin Wilson , Steve Berry and Michele Newman join nearly 700 cars and drivers from 23 countries on the centenary London-to-Brighton run.

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