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Video: Andy Wilman introduces episode one of the new series

So here we are again, just two sleeps away from the brand new series of Top Gear and, frankly, that’s a bit of a miracle. We thought, you see, that the show wouldn’t be back on air for quite a while....

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E-Types, Alice and Amy: episode one post-show discussion

So there you have it. Jeremy found two of his favourite new vehicles for decades, James restored the pride of the car against some pretty rapid competition, and Richard finally solved the tricky...

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Behind-the-scenes: James and Amy Williams

If popular inane-thought-sharing device Twitter is anything to go by, you all rather enjoyed Amy Williams’ second appearance on Top Gear last night. So here’s another of our behind-the-scenes videos...

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TopGear.com exclusive outtake: Alice Cooper in the Kia

Did you happen to catch our dandy new show on Sunday? Jeremy destroyed some tyres, Richard destroyed some houses, and James shouted a lot. But you’ll also have spotted a quite famous man with black...

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Video: Jeremy introduces episode two of our new series

Hello again. So there we are then. Another episode of Top Gear is in the can. It’s not really. I’ve worked in telly for years and the only cans I’ve ever seen contain refreshing fizzy beverages. What I...

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Hot-hatches, Monaco, Ross Noble and the new Aston – episode two discussion

So there you have it. James and Jeremy have finally agreed on a car, which makes this an auspicious day in the history of Top Gear. Ross Noble has given further credence to our theory that northern...

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Behind-the-scenes with Ross Noble

If you still haven’t seen Sunday’s show, then here be a SPOILER ALERT: Ross Noble is the second fastest man around Top Gear’s hallowed test track. The northern comedian narrowly missed out on beating...

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Behind-the-scenes: James compares Porsches

Some more from episode two filming for you all. James and Richard both turned up at Dunsfold last week in their respective 911s, which made James very keen to tell us why his one is, in all respects,...

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Video: Jeremy introduces episode three in our new series

Hello again. So here we are, about to ascend the majestic north face of the third programme in the 17th series of Top Gear, the end of which will also mark the halfway point in this run of shows. Many...

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Episode three: your post-show discussion, plus behind-the-scenes with...

So there you have it. Mrs Beckham has been revealed as a real up-and-comer in car design, there is literally no reason to buy a Nissan Pixo, the new McLaren is best compared to a pair of tights, and...

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Video: James May previews episode four

Public transport is both ruinously bad for your wallet and your capacity to operate successfully as a human being. Don’t believe us? Spend ten minutes on a First Capital Connect train to find out why....

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Jeremy and Andy Wilman discuss Sunday’s new show

If you’ve been keeping a keen eye trained on your television this week, you’ll have spotted some trails for episode four of our new series. In it, Clarkson gets his face mangled by the new Nissan GT-R...

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Post-show discussion of episode four, and behind-the-scenes with James and...

Well, there you go. A V16 Rolls Royce Phantom (who knew?), Jeremy driving Jaguar XKR-S ‘sports brogue’ and some face-distorting cornering in a Nissan GT-R. And let’s not forget the boys’ fiery attempt...

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More from episode four: Rowan Atkinson in the Kia

Now stop trying, because you won’t be able to do it. You can’t say ‘Bob’ and make millions of people laugh. Or ‘petrol pump’. Or ‘airbag’. No, there’s only one man for the job. And that man is the new...

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Jeremy and Andy Wilman on Sunday’s show

Hello again. So here we are, standing on the sun kissed foothills of the fifth show in this series of six. Except, since we’re in the middle of a British summer time, the foothills are not sun kissed...

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Jensens, demolition and Jeremy’s “Formula One” debut: episode five post-show...

So there you have it. The British Army’s store cupboard makes a reasonable fist of demolishing parts of Kent, Jeremy can actually fit into a Formula One car, and all three presenters are seriously...

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More from Bob Geldof’s lap in the Top Gear Kia

He’s a Knight of the British Empire, Nobel Peace Prize nominee, immeasurably successful recording artist and best-selling author, but THIS is the pinnacle of Bob Geldof’s career – a drive around an...

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Video: Jeremy and James preview Sunday’s show

Hello again. So here we are, approaching the final show in this series of Top Gear. Yes, only six shows this time around for various complicated reasons that I won’t bore you with now but which can be...

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That’s it for series 17… Jeremy and James give their verdict, plus post-show...

Well, there you have it: the final show of our current run. What have we learned? The presenters can’t agree on the Lamborghini Aventador, Louis Walsh has surprisingly decent taste in music, the...

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Watch more from Louis Walsh’s lap

He’s responsible for 28 number ones. He drives a Maserati. He doesn’t like rev limiters. And he won’t listen to Jedward unless it’s absolutely necessary. It is, of course, Mr. Louis Walsh. And you can...

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