Unmasking Ben Collins - the O.G. Stig! | Kidd in a Sweet Shop | 4K

[@thebritishautochannel]

“Some say that his heart ticks like a watch, and that he’s confused by stairs. All we know is he’s called the Stig.”

[@KiddinaSweetShop]

Iconic 👏🏼😘

[@matthias4428]

👍😀

[@alistairwhite2906]

All these people who need complete focus to get a decent lap in, and then there's the Stig, chatting away, looking all over the place and showing mortals how they will never be able to match his lap times! Such an amazing interview and great bloke.

[@KiddinaSweetShop]

Literally!! Thanks Alistair, looking forward to getting Ben back on the channel soon

[@Herman-zc7te]

Exactly

[@philipminns3933]

'Is this your cool-down lap?' 'What? Oh. Yeah.'

[@RevengeAvenger]

The way he casually overdrives the Porsche is a testament to his abilities. And Jodi can dish the interview like they're in park! Lovely yet brilliant. Thanks for the mind stimulation yet again.

[@KiddinaSweetShop]

I know right! Thank you so much 🙌🏼🙌🏼

[@PaulLeitnerWise]

First time I've ever seen a lengthy interview on a race track, the fact that you did that with your own style and didn't miss a beat, gets you another winner!

[@KiddinaSweetShop]

Thank you Paul! Glad you enjoyed the episode, such fun to film xx

[@chriscunningham4196]

Ben seems like such a nice chap, top marks to him for all that he's done and continues to achieve.

[@odl21]

Just getting better and better. You’re such a talented presenter with zero ego. brava!

[@KiddinaSweetShop]

Aaaah ❤️❤️ appreciate it

[@RustyBonnet]

BC is like a younger Tiff. Driving comes second nature whilst he calmly answers your questions and you're trying to hang on to something in the car :). Great content as always JK. Now, about Tiff, he'd be a fun interview?

[@MrOvershoot]

Best film with Tiff on a cool day when he can wear his carpaccio of leather Hugo Boss jacket

[@KiddinaSweetShop]

Yes there’s an idea! Will see what I can do xx

[@christopherhazell6917]

@@MrOvershoot l

[@jonathancollard3710]

Best interview I’ve EVER seen… of ANYONE!…. Jodie - a very fine driver in her own right - squirming under braking and track limits as a passenger with best Stig ever… also a great view of Silverstone a track I know well; thank you 😁

[@marcusFZ6]

Magic stuff as always. Nothing better than watching a true Pro drive fast with such ease whilst causally chatting away and never getting anything wrong.

[@ian_987]

Oh lord this had me grinning - you make the same “oh good god” expressions going round these corners as my wife does when I go round a roundabout (at nowhere near the same speeds I should add)

[@Suprahampton]

O G Stig? No, that was Perry McCarthy (Black Stig) & Ben Collins was the 2nd White Stig after Julian Bailey

[@TonyCarrollPassion4Motorsport]

Err Theirs ONLY ONE STIG**** Sorry Tc

[@knobstar67]

I think Joe Bloggs would say Ben was the o.g. Stig in terms of a name they recognise...

[@DoMw94]

Julian Bailey was never the white Stig, he stood in for McCarthy on occasion. But yes, Collins was the second 'proper' Stig, definitely not the 'OG'

[@strght6]

Exactly. I know Ben Collins has become famous for his role as the Stig, but definitely not the OG.

[@paulkrapp]

Jodi you have a way of bringing out the best in people. They obviously feel very comfortable talking to you. Fantastic video, thank you! 😎👍

[@KiddinaSweetShop]

Aaah that’s lovely to hear! Thanks Paul xx

[@eamo106]

New on your channel, I wish he had done the last lap with traction control off. Great interview with Ben STIG Collins. Loved this !

[@roryingle2246]

Every time you knock it out of the park! You two could have been sitting on a paint tin and it would have been an incredible chat, the fact that you did it racing around Silverstone made it absolute magic! 👍 🇿🇦

[@KiddinaSweetShop]

Haha thanks Rory! A different interview format but one I very much enjoyed xx

[@matthewconrad-jones8846]

Jodies facial expressions are brilliant !!! The best channel on KZbin!!!

[@KiddinaSweetShop]

😂😂 thank you ❤️

[@burbt6069]

Well done Jodie, that was a great interview to watch. I couldn’t believe how you kept coming up with all those questions when you were being thrown about by Ben? Great job! This has to be my favourite KiaSS so far. 👍 Burb.T

[@KiddinaSweetShop]

Haha it was mildly terrifying! That’s great to hear xx

[@jasongerrard8940]

Going to meet A VERY GOOD FRIEND, when did we last see each other 7 years ago

[@tonymartin5444]

Another great episode Jodie. As someone has said, before hand I wasn’t too sure about Ben, but what a really interesting bloke and how fascinating his comments on using air pressure in NASCAR racing to competitive advantage. Respect for keeping your focus on asking and responding to questions whist Ben was giving that lovely 911 some beans! Re his comments on TVR’s; I owned until a couple of months ago the chameleon green T350 which I do believe he spun on Top Gear 😀!

[@stevegreene9149]

Great interview Jodie! It was a pleasure to see the ease that Ben hustled that beautiful GT3 4.0 around the. track whilst casually chatting away.... And what a soundtrack with that flat 6 wailing at high revs. Music to the ears.

[@KiddinaSweetShop]

Thanks Steve! Bens an amazing driver xx

[@tonystewart7287]

It’s AAA+ 😎😎😎

[@paulrigby3578]

Wow what a great insight into Ben collins what a BRILLIANT driver he makes it look so easy excellent keep you the excellent content 👍🇦🇺

[@KiddinaSweetShop]

He so does! Such a fun video to film, glad you enjoyed xx

[@jean-claudeleclerc9630]

Ones more what an absolute joy this was to watch and hear. Thanx Jodie and Ben.

[@KiddinaSweetShop]

Thank you so much! Glad you enjoyed the episode xx

[@edwinthompson159]

What a great video - on so many levels! It was also hilarious- by the half way point I had to pause. I have not laughed so hard in weeks. Can't fake that fear - your expressions while being pushed about by G- Forces are priceless. What a wonderful "studio" for your interview. Very unique. It is a really great interview, very informative about so many things. I had no idea how versitile Mr. Collins talents/career are . Love how he is was just chatiing away - while you forgot your questions. "Won't need a facelift after this." - "Is he better than me?" -- so many funny comments and jestures. I just can't understnd how a network has not picked up your show; it is a gem of entertainment and information.

[@KiddinaSweetShop]

Ahhh thank you Edwin!! I’m so glad you enjoyed it - such a fun episode to film ❤️

[@jeriatrick]

A joy to watch as always, thanks Jodie.

[@KiddinaSweetShop]

Aaaah thank you!!

[@philmaddock4889]

Hilarious! Watching with earphones and my wife kept telling me off for laughing so much. Great driving Ben - a fabulous car, a very generous owner and a 'natural' interview on the limit! Thanks!

[@kramnam4716]

That was superb! Great conversation too! Fascinating about the nascar

[@alanblumlein]

Your facial expressions Jodie... Priceless !! 👏

[@lesdonaldson520]

You looked shattered after that Jodie . What a great interview and what a driver Ben is he made it look so effortless Thanks for another great episode

[@KiddinaSweetShop]

He certainly did! It was great, so glad you enjoyed xx

[@bigsquatchsasfoot1964]

🤣 your face Jodie he could even shock you on the track lol brilliant ..he’s certainly getting pretty good at that driving malarkey 👍

[@KiddinaSweetShop]

Ben is fantastic behind the wheel! Xx

[@jasonmillington4344]

My day just got a 1000 times better. Thank you

[@KiddinaSweetShop]

Great to hear Jason ☺️☺️

[@rosettedsouza7265]

Very nice Jodie, how casual flat out in a 911 can appear to be, but I bet it wasn’t. Ben reminded me of Walter Rohrl, so fast, so smooth, so relaxed at 12 -10th’s, way over all normal folks limits..........thank you for all of your wonderful videos........

[@KiddinaSweetShop]

Oh so smooth 👏🏼 that’s very kind of you I appreciate the support! xx

[@ciex7]

Huge respect for Ben Collins who is an amazing and awesome driver ,so happy to finally see him getting the recognition that he deserves after years of being in the shadows and carrying the Top Gear action. Great host, great guest, great episode, just awesome...

[@KiddinaSweetShop]

Thank you! Xx

[@jonathangould1255]

I saw Ben Collins at Goodwood FOS. The Aston Martin Vulcan was in the super car area on the turn table. Great driver. Brilliant charity.

[@KiddinaSweetShop]

Nice! Today agree xx

[@frictionstreaker]

Love the way your bringing cars and car people together in a relaxed fear type of way. Keep the great work up Kidd.

[@MrDragonfly]

Some say he was once bitten by a king cobra, and after 6 days of agonizing pain, the cobra died. All we know the stig is Ben Collins

[@KiddinaSweetShop]

😂😂

[@vianhoho19]

I thought that's more Chuck Norris 🤣

[@davidcharlesiannotti3800]

Could apply to both Ben and Chuck.

[@hiigara2085]

The whole chat was like a memory exercise every time he hit the throttle. 😂

[@KiddinaSweetShop]

😂😂

[@ninja12lawbreaker]

I recall racing a TVR on my Yamaha Thunderace with my girlfriend on the back, we were heading towards Liphook for the weekend and had a full on race down the A3 before the gent in the tweed flat cap pulled off to Milford with a beep and a friendly wave

[@pauled111]

Another superb episode with more to come with Ben too. Looking forward to your chat with Mr Murray, huge fan since he showed me around a BT49 in 1981.

[@KiddinaSweetShop]

Nice! Coming soon I hope xx

[@stremlett2477]

Great vid. That gear change action looks like the greatest ever.

[@KiddinaSweetShop]

Looked so much fun!! Xx

[@notmychannel8602]

Great production on this. B-roll very good.

[@Katana2040]

Just discovered your channel, and I absolutely love it! This is the best interview ever! Cheers, Jodie!

[@KiddinaSweetShop]

Welcome aboard! Check out my other interviews too!

[@nicsmith9120]

Very much enjoyed that. Thanks Jodie

[@KiddinaSweetShop]

That’s great to hear Nic!

[@TheRidgeChannel]

Great interview. Went to boarding school with Ben hasn’t changed a bit!

[@KiddinaSweetShop]

haha no way!xx

[@ianmedium]

Knowing that you are a ruddy good driver yourself Jodie your reactions to Bens driving and skill speaks volumes of how he was cooking that Porsche on the track and yet at the same time holding a normal conversation with you, incredible! Back in my youth in the early eighties I used to race in the Yamaha RD250 series in England. I thought I was fairly good at riding a bike until my first race when I realised I had almost no talent or skill at all! I would be taking a corner thinking it would be impossible to go any faster and the other racers would pass me on the curves like I was going backwards! Another corker of an episode Jodie, thanks so much!

[@KiddinaSweetShop]

So true! Aaaah crazy aren’t they 😅😂 glad you enjoyed xx

[@stephenjones6902]

Amazing video Jodie,love the look on your face on some of the corners.Great how he can drive and talk at this speeds.

[@JustMe-bx8gu]

You're great Jodi, especially how you handled his awkward question.

[@dennisdose5697]

Great drivers always seem so relaxed behind the wheel at speeds that would frighten the rest of us. Heck, I get tense passing cars in Forza. Jodie brings the joy to the situation as always. Sweet Shop is always a positive bump in the day. When does the Gordon Murray episode drop? Does it involve the T50? Talk about a must see!

[@KiddinaSweetShop]

That’s so true! Hopefully sooooon xx

[@davidgrover2665]

Knocking it out if the park with the YT content again Jodie - Thank you for for this great video & fascinating to hear the back stories from The Stig!

[@KiddinaSweetShop]

Thanks David! So pleased to hear it xx

[@vitaliyyavtukhovskyi5947]

Amazing job! This just felt so organic and entertaining. I'm looking forward to seeing you two have more fun soon! :D

[@KiddinaSweetShop]

Thank you! So glad you enjoyed the episode, Ben will be back soon xx

[@alexlamas6324]

Wow! The Stig and Bond! James Bond the driver. Very very cool! This is the best interview with the Stig I ever seen. Thanks Jodi. Kidd in a Sweet Shop is clearly the best car shoe anywhere!

[@KiddinaSweetShop]

Ahh thanks Alex 🥰

[@rayfield2366]

Recently found your channel and absolutely love it.

[@KiddinaSweetShop]

Thanks for watching x

[@250GTOAJ]

Love the remark,I will not need a facelift! It was amazing how casual Ben was conversing and driving at the same time. Interesting to hear about what he has done since being The Stig! Thanks for sharing this Jodie xx 😎👍🇨🇦

[@KiddinaSweetShop]

Very skilled 👏🏼 glad you enjoyed xx

[@bryancohn9406]

Watching you lose your train of thought and fumble for questions while Ben drives and talks like he's going for a coffee is hilarious! The situation is just too funny, thanks for the good laugh this morning.

[@KiddinaSweetShop]

😂😂 glad you enjoyed it Bryan. Xx

[@Ade067]

Awesome video, Ben Collins is a driving legend although I did have to laugh at how he was almost out of the car before he put the handbrake on!! He may not have made you sick during the laps of Silverstone but I reckon the stunt driving might do the trick haha

[@EAD_0]

great content as always. love this channel and i like how you get as much background info from every guest, its great to hear their backstory. 👍

[@martinclapton2724]

A lot of fun with an in depth interview, aided in a charitable event - thumbs up all round Jodie !

[@KiddinaSweetShop]

Lovely day! Glad you enjoyed xx

[@AFFMotorsport]

Thank you for another fantastic ep, Your unique and beautiful style lets everyone around you just smile and be so at ease with talking to you. Keep them coming.

[@KiddinaSweetShop]

Thank you so much for the support Michael!!

[@tonystewart7287]

Simply an awesome interview, that boy can drive! 😎😎

[@andyrowe]

Another brilliant episode!! Thanks Jodi.

[@KiddinaSweetShop]

Great to hear Andy!!

[@brendanburke6138]

Luv how you interview Ben, while he was driving around Silverstone in such an iconic car. Thanks Jodie.

[@KiddinaSweetShop]

It was an adventure!! Thank you Brendan xx

[@SoneaFifer]

10:40 Jodi under pressure . . . . . Well done lass - you handled it like a trooper :) Great video (and interview) and please do keep them coming lass :)

[@KiddinaSweetShop]

😉 why thank you xx

[@philschoen8276]

You knocked it out of the park again Jodie. What a great interview. Loved it 🙌🥂😘.

[@KiddinaSweetShop]

Thanks Phil! I had such a great time xx

[@philschoen8276]

@@KiddinaSweetShop definitely looks like it. What’s next on the docket? 👏👏👏

[@GTD40CarClub]

Hi Jodie, you have started a really great channel here, keep going and you will see it gain in popularity very quickly! Great content and something new and different each time!!

[@KiddinaSweetShop]

Thank you for the kind words!! X

[@Herman-zc7te]

What wonderfully varied career (BC). As always, a fun video.

[@gaelicstorm7]

Love this interview, you really seem to get the best from the people you chat with, fantastic technique 👏

[@KiddinaSweetShop]

Ahhh thank you! I loved chatting to Ben xx

[@jonathanholley8043]

Another cracking video interviewing such an interesting guy with an amazing skill set behind the wheel , just love your face at times when Ben was shifting round the track , not sure that I would have had your composure let alone conduct a interview at such high speeds.

[@KiddinaSweetShop]

He really is 👏🏼 haha it was difficult at times!!! Xx

[@gunnerfan1968]

Hi Jodi, keeping your questions coming whilst being "stigged" around Silverstone by Ben. That took some great composure.

[@KiddinaSweetShop]

It did indeed! Thanks 😊🤣 xx

[@gordonsimpson3235]

That was great Jodie. Ben makes it look so easy. Not many people can have an intelligent conversation whilst driving the wheels off a GT3 RS on a circuit. I loved your 'imminent oblivion' facial expressions! Your show goes from strength to strength. I plan to visit your pub next month for a lunch with some fellow petrolheads (we meet-up every 6 months), it will be nice to try a new venue.

[@KiddinaSweetShop]

Very true! Thanks Gordon - hope you enjoy your visit xx

[@mrcogginsgarage7062]

Love a drive out in the country!.

[@dubvalver]

I remember when this car came out and a guy took a dealership to court for selling his allocation to someone else. He happened to see the owner of the car at a local petrol station and asked him where he got it. The dealership had to pay him the value he would have lost in appreciation. Another great video!

[@KiddinaSweetShop]

Wow! Cars are built for driving eh? Thanks 😊 xx

[@seancockram237]

Brilliant as ever..Ben is such a nice chap . Far to talented..Thanks 🙏

[@KiddinaSweetShop]

Absolutely 👏🏼 thanks Sean xx

[@macman6107]

This is one of my favourite TV shows that isn't on tele. Another fantastic videos Jodi and I think you really need to do an out of the car interview with Ben sometime. Now that would be epic.

[@KiddinaSweetShop]

Maybe! Thanks Craig 😘

[@YachtReport]

This video should have been called ‘Gurning with Jodie Kidd whilst Ben Drives’

[@markorchard2272]

Respect to you Jodie for keeping the interview going while Ben was doing his 'thang'!

[@KiddinaSweetShop]

🙌🏼🙌🏼

[@markorchard2272]

@@KiddinaSweetShop .... and I think featuring GM sometime is genius!!👏👏😜

[@tiguanman1170]

A really exciting and enjoyable conversation! I watched Fernando Alonso being interviewed by a Spanish journalist while driving a Ferrari at the limit and it's amazing how the professional can just chat while driving on the edge. That Porsche certainly sounds fabulous. Thanks, Jodie (PS, Shame you didn't get the chance for a couple of laps......)

[@KiddinaSweetShop]

Thank you! So skilled. Didn’t it just! I’m still reeling from the CCX-R Edition 🤪 xx

[@75YBA]

Love you folks! Another great interview from Jodie!

[@KiddinaSweetShop]

Aaaaw thank you xx

[@wingcommanderdaltonwalton67]

Another great video,thanks Jodie. Well done to both of you for promoting a wonderful charity,isn’t she just the best at getting people to relax and just chat naturally?I like the way Ben threw the car around so he didn’t have to confess JK is a better driver than JB! I’m looking forward to the next episode!

[@KiddinaSweetShop]

Hahaha Bens driving was super impressive! Pleased to hear you enjoyed xx

[@locker60]

Another Brilliant video, we are all kids in your sweet shop, Ben is such a master of his craft, would like to have seen him in Clarkstons wig

[@KiddinaSweetShop]

Maybe one day!x

[@garyclark3362]

Another fantastic episode, keep up the great work Jodie your style of interviewing is so relaxed and refreshing 👍

[@KiddinaSweetShop]

Thank you Gary! Ben is so lovely to chat to xx

[@garyclark3362]

@@KiddinaSweetShop He is a relaxed font of knowledge, you have great on screen chemistry with all of your guests, I look forward to the next chapter 👍

[@SmashGhost]

The O.G. *white* Stig, yes

[@BrianMcCann421]

Certainly a chemistry in that car!

[@brandonburr4900]

I have seen ben drive in anger when he is seeiois and he is not as casual and talking as mucn but the scary thing is even this skill level is abpve most drivers. I was also impressed you didn't get sick being tossed aroud at speed. Look forward to more content with the stig!

[@whos-your-mate]

Another brilliant film 👍 PLEASE do a film with Tiff Needell! Please 🙏

[@KiddinaSweetShop]

Thanks for the suggestion xx

[@derekantill3721]

Great interview with Ben Collins, I enjoyed the thrash round Silverstone.

[@KiddinaSweetShop]

Thanks Derek! So did I 😉

[@glenkelly998]

Took my son to a track day at Oulton Park, it was his birthday and my boss was there with his ferrari cup challenge car, I hadn't expected a ride myself but did 7 laps with my boss fully on it. I didn't really feel like talking much and was relieved when we pitted 😄

[@KiddinaSweetShop]

Haha wow 👏🏼

[@churchill24]

Another great interview during a great charity gathering, love the facial expressions

[@KiddinaSweetShop]

Thank you Tony! All for a marvellous cause x

[@GraemeLeRoux]

Only Jodie Kidd could do a calm ‘lifestyle’ interview while screaming around Silverstone in a very hot Porsche… Jodie’s only problem appears to be talking around a huge grin. Excellent.

[@KiddinaSweetShop]

Hahaha it was good fun! Glad you enjoyed xx

[@jerrywilliams3177]

It's great fun Miss Jodie watching you enjoy what you do! I'm so glad that once again I got to spend some time with you, as always you made my day, make it a great evening, jw

[@KiddinaSweetShop]

Thanks Jerry! 😘

[@kev-the-windsurfer.]

I liked this episode, looked like a real hoot!! Ben is so smooth and deceptively fast.....There was some interesting steering input at times, usually when you had your eyes closed Jodi!!

[@KiddinaSweetShop]

😂🤪

[@krusher74]

"real hoot!" lol

[@grayfool]

Great interview Jodie. Great car, great driver, excellent.

[@KiddinaSweetShop]

Agreed!! Thanks 🥰

[@matthias4428]

Racing in perfection and so relaxed, great… and by the way interested conversation together with Jodie.

[@KiddinaSweetShop]

Thanks very much 😁 glad you enjoyed xx

[@sidbobby3233]

U've just made me a very happy chap 😆 thank u mate. 👍✌

[@KiddinaSweetShop]

Aaaah I’m glad to hear it! Xx

[@johndavey72]

Hi Jodie . Not only is Ben a superb driver he happens to be a thoroughly nice chap ! Of course he's obviously not as nice as you Jodie ! Well , l can see you're in for such a fun time ! Thanks Jodie .

[@KiddinaSweetShop]

Absolutely! Lol thanks John x

[@tomnutting3836]

Unreal again Jodes 🤣😍 how did you not vomit mid interview?!?! I didn’t expect to like Ben anywhere near as much as this but he seems like a great guy and you got the best out of each other here. I saw a shout for Tiff and I couldn’t agree more, maybe Martin Brundle too?!

[@KiddinaSweetShop]

Haha it was difficult at times!! Xx

[@carlhancox9699]

Another cracking interview with Ben Collins our kid, bet your ears will be burning tonight when jezza rich and James has seen this 🤣🤣, I'm just so glad that they are still mates really, when Ben was stig I truly believe that what ever the car he did a top gear lap, with his driving style and ability stood a chance of being a great time, you could just see the effort he put in, to be fair to all the cars, that's what I like about Ben he is to O G stig in my eyes and he was flying just while you was having a chit chat he just loves it

[@KiddinaSweetShop]

That’s so true! Ben has always been a fantastic driver, admirable for sure 🙌🏼 glad you enjoyed the episode Carl xx

[@carlhancox9699]

@@KiddinaSweetShop the only thing he did wrong was crack the egg 🤣🤣🤪

[@tommidahlberg1451]

Very entertaining interview! You should come to Finland at the 1000 lakes rally time, and interview some of the riders while flying through jumps?

[@KiddinaSweetShop]

Sounds fun 😮

[@tommidahlberg1451]

@@KiddinaSweetShop I bet some of the Finnish teams could arrange you a tour on their shops, and also J.M Latvala and J.Kankkunen have their personal rally car museums very near the rally center, it might interest you and your subscribers?

[@MrTimstaaa]

I can't believe he said the car chase from the movie Ronin is his favourite. Its also my favourite. I've been telling friends and family about for years because no one seems to have seen it or remembers it when we talk movies. Then again I shouldn't be surprised. He is a car guy.

[@KiddinaSweetShop]

Aaaah! He certainly is xx

[@denniswhite9721]

Jodie, did you make a little mess? I would have! Really enjoyed hearing about Ben's racing and driving career path. Did not know about his Quantum of Solace experience, my absolute favorite mini-blast car chase. Thanks so much!

[@KiddinaSweetShop]

😂😂 almost. Fascinating to hear Ben’s stories! Glad you enjoyed xx

[@stepheneldridge6998]

Excellent video Jodie 📹...how annoyingly talented is Ben!!...you did well in the passenger seat!!..I presume you were subconsciously braking hard in the corners!!.Great stuff, Cheers, Steve

[@KiddinaSweetShop]

I know right! Sure was haha. Thanks Steve xx

[@minioner5080]

Ben sounds like a thoroughly top chap,I’ve never really heard his talk that much while on telly,top video 👍🏻

[@KiddinaSweetShop]

He’s a lovely man! Xx

[@jerryc6497]

Clicked for Ben and the GT3 RS 4.0 :)