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Top Gear

2002 – 2022 · 45m per ep · TV-PG · English · United Kingdom

This fast-paced and stunt-filled motor show tests whether cars, both mundane and extraordinary, live up to their manufacturers' claims. The long-running show travels to locations around the world, performing extreme stunts and challenges to see what the featured cars are capable of doing. The current hosts are Paddy Mcguinness, Chris Harris and Andrew "Freddie" Flintoff.

7.6(723 reviews)

48.2274% popularity

At a glance

Details

First air date: Oct 20, 2002
Last air date: Dec 18, 2022
Status: Returning
Seasons: 33
Episodes: 218
Episode runtime: 45m
Original language: English
Country: United Kingdom
Network / platform: BBC One
Creator / showrunner: Andy Wilman, Jeremy Clarkson
Certification: TV-PG
Production companies: BBC, BBC Studios

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Seasons & episodes

Series 1

2002 · 10 episodes

The first series of the relaunched television series Top Gear was broadcast in the United Kingdom on BBC Two starting on 20 October 2002, and concluding on 29 December 2002, and contained 10 episodes. The series included presenters Jeremy Clarkson, Richard Hammond and Jason Dawe. This was Dawe's only series as a presenter on Top Gear.

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Cast

Chris Harris

Self - Host

Paddy McGuinness

Self - Host

Andrew Flintoff

Self - Host

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Reviews & ratings

7.6

723 community reviews

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Alex Rivera6.6/103/18/2026
Binge-worthy
Every episode leaves you wanting more. The character arcs are exceptional.
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Jordan Kim7.6/103/14/2026
Peak television
One of the best shows in its genre — tightly written and beautifully acted.
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Sam Patel8.6/103/10/2026
Must-watch series
The season finales alone are worth the watch.
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Morgan Lee6.6/103/6/2026
Brilliant writing
Gripping from the first scene. Already recommending to everyone.
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Casey Wong7.6/103/2/2026
Slow burn payoff
Takes a few episodes to hit stride, then it's unstoppable.
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