Top Gear

Season 35 Episode 1

45 SeasonsFeb 15, 1996TV-PG30m8.4

The motoring series returns with Jeremy Clarkson marking the centenary of the British auto industry and looking at some of the world’s most luxurious saloons. Plus, Andy Willman meets car private eyes who reunite stolen cars with their owners.

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Season 35 Episodes:

Episode 1

1.

Aired: Feb 15, 1996

The motoring series returns with Jeremy Clarkson marking the centenary of the...

Episode 2

2.

Aired: Feb 22, 1996

Jeremy Clarkson mourns the passing of powerful cars such as the Ford Escort R...

Episode 3

3.

Aired: Feb 29, 1996

Jeremy Clarkson travels to Germany to test out BMW’s new Z3, and Quentin Will...

Episode 4

4.

Aired: Mar 7, 1996

Personalised registration plates are big business. Quentin Willson examines t...

Episode 5

5.

Aired: Mar 14, 1996

Quentin Willson drives the new mid-range Volvo S40 and V40. Steve Berry meets...

Episode 6

6.

Aired: Mar 21, 1996

The HMC Mk IV’s striking resemblance to the old Austin-Healey 3000 is a delib...

Episode 7

7.

Aired: Mar 28, 1996

Jeremy Clarkson travels to deepest Gloucestershire to take part in a group ca...

Episode 8

8.

Aired: Apr 4, 1996

Jeremy Clarkson looks at Renault’s new Megane, which replaces the 19 model. H...

Episode 9

9.

Aired: Apr 11, 1996

Jeremy Clarkson drives two new Aston Martins — the DB7 Volante convertible an...

Episode 10

10.

Aired: Apr 18, 1996

Jeremy Clarkson runs his eye over the new BMW 5-Series, which goes on sale in...

Episode 11

11.

Aired: Apr 25, 1996

Maserati’s latest effort comes under the scrutiny of Jeremy Clarkson as super...

Episode 12

12.

Aired: May 2, 1996

The new Esprit is an important car for Lotus. Its brand new V8 engine could k...

Episode 13

13.

Aired: May 9, 1996

Jeremy Clarkson goes to Italy to test the £350,000 Ferrari F50, the nearest t...

Episode 14

14.

Aired: May 16, 1996

The series concludes with Jeremy Clarkson’s trip to the motor industry’s secr...

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