Paddy McGuinness meets his hero Eddie Kidd OBE | Top Gear - BBC

[@ChrisAWright]

One of, if not the best, Top Gear features ever. Filmed with compassion and respect. Had me balling my eyes out at points. Great to see Eddie Kidd in such good form. As others have said, great to see a tribute before we've lost them. Nice one Paddy!!

[@napalmhotdog4365]

A superb segment. Although, in my opinion, is only equal to others, such as the tribute for Senna and the seriously emotional film about the V12 Vantage.

[@mooch4274]

Hear hear, an amazing piece my heart breaks for him. What a man.

[@rogerparker9228]

This and the colin McRae are the 2 best. But this slightly edges it imo as it had family. Friends and followers all involved. Very emotional

[@rogerparker9228]

@@napalmhotdog4365 Colin McRae was only 1 that came close imo

[@robsmithracing]

@@rogerparker9228 both stories had another side to them.

[@acelectricalsecurity]

With most tributes they come too late for the person receiving it, as they are normally given when the person has passed away. It was nice to see Eddie Kidd get the tribute he deserved, and was alive to see it, and what he meant to so many people. Credit to top gear and paddy McGuiness,a really nice touch.👍

[@alastairhilton4658]

It was beautiful I've watched it 4 times now.. Well worth the BBC license fee

[@greatestytcommentator]

@@alastairhilton4658 Have you watched his Movie, 'Riding High'? 1980/81 it popped up on Netflix Uk last night.. amazing.. 80's fun and that Jump over the Train Bridge HAS to be his most crazy Ever.. He was lucky to survive that when he was 21 ..(if you watch the last bit of the film... I reckon he broke more than a lot of his ribs)..He was so close to hitting that wall!

[@amyntut]

This is absolutely beautiful. Eddie is so thrilled and his smile said it all.

[@bobbidazzler1343]

My husband and I were weeping at this. So touching. Eddie is still a gorgeous looking man and it was obvious he was having a wonderful time. 🥰🥰🥰🥰

[@michelleskye1386]

Awwwwwn

[@KermitFrogThe]

Most tributes would have stopped in the house. What they did was take a great man and give him a great day as a tribute. Awesome, enjoyed it so much.

[@steveparker8065]

Bless him, we all wanted to be Eddie Kidd, what a legend. Thank you Eddie for being a big part of my childhood. Not sure why but I'm filling up here...

[@alastairhilton4658]

Best Top Gear ever.. What an amazing tribute to a great man.. So emotional but worth every penny

[@alastairhilton4658]

Wow other side of the world..

[@grahamsmith2039]

Are you joking, what a load of shite

[@beeboppbaby]

Can we just appreciate what top bloke Eddies carer is. They obviously have a great relationship.❤

[@thomasjones89]

The best tribute ever ,well done Paddy McGuinness for coming up with this,awesomeness 🤘 absolutely awesomeness

[@sydsnott5042]

Seconded

[@tonyrobinson362]

Here here!

[@markreynolds224]

The 70 and 80's we were lucky to have evel knievel, barry sheene and eddie kidd with great memories of them either racing around a track or jumping over buses on a motorcycle. It was great to see eddie again on tv and a fitting tribute by top gear to a man who entertained the public with his stunts.

[@MIGHTYR1]

GREAT TRIBUTE TO A GREAT LEGEND👍👍👍👍

[@tinaclarke5143]

A very special moment. You can see the twinkle in Eddie's eyes❤️😍

[@rogerparker9228]

This actually had me welling up. Proper tribute to a man loved by everyone following in his footsteps. Respect to the way bbc did this festure :-)

[@jackskerry2467]

Lovely tribute to a real icon. Eddie Kidd had it all. Balls of steel, ridiculously good looking & his ground breaking daredevil stunts have immortalised him.

[@cgwaltersmusic]

Truly the best tribute I have ever witnessed well done BBC and Top Gear well worth my TV licence

[@380Scania]

Best and most respectful thing i have seen on top gear for a while. Respect Paddy

[@Evaunit98]

Eddie is like Micheal Schumacher, a hero in his day who people admired to no end who sadly will never be the same again, I feel sorry for both men and I’d love to meet both

[@kjamison5951]

Please don't feel sorry for these men. Celebrate their individual achievements and give thanks that they gave their unique talents for the whole world to enjoy. What happened to each of them did not happen at the peak of their careers. They remain sporting heroes.

[@steadyeddie639]

Schumacher is not a nice human being though

[@Evaunit98]

@@kjamison5951 I like that sentiment, and I wholeheartedly agree

[@MindfulnessGamer]

@@steadyeddie639 he was ruthless on the track however he was a gentleman off it. Donated millions to charity and always helped others

[@steadyeddie639]

@@MindfulnessGamer Ruthless indeed ,the dice was always weighted in his favour,he is and always will be an ugly human being that always helps himself,Karma bit him.,

[@LurgsHowToGuides]

Eddie still looks great. He was a hero to us all back in the day, he had everything, outrageous courage and the looks of a model. Great tribute. All the best Eddie. ❤️👍

[@Angel-fz8dr]

I have never heard of this man before, despite being big motorsport fan. I don't remember ever crying on a Top Gear episode before. God bless this man! What a hero!

[@pablohanc]

He was a huge name back in the 80s and early 90s.

[@MsPinkwolf]

He was more stunt man, entertainer than sportsman.

[@bigdavekilbride9972]

This is the best episode of top gear ever and it made me cry Eddie still is the greatest.

[@Bykersam]

This man has inspired generations, not only did he make people believe the impossible was possible, but he created many Eddie Kids through there belief in themselves after watching him ❤️

[@stevenevans6314]

I met Eddie two days before the accident, he was a hero to a lot of people and how his family cared for him after get my heart felt thanks, his love for life shines on

[@richardweir3342]

Just watched this on Top Gear, absolutely brilliant, well done Top Gear and Paddy Maguiness. It brought me to tears and brought back some good memories of the Kidd and Evil Knievil. Great to see Eddie looking fantastic, with a smile as wide as 14 buses.

[@ANonymous-pg9xg]

I sobbed like a bairn. Thank you BBC for tribute to a childhood hero. So many legends from our youth.

[@LG-rt9wh]

What a fantastic tribute and what a legend legend he is.

[@stewartbrown6869]

Paddys going up and up in my mind . Doing great things like that . Showing us all to be humble . Watched last week his wife and kids all moving but so much learnning of that show . Well done mate . Outstanding

[@donny2327]

It wasn't just what the man did, it was the way he did did it. Style personified. Great post.

[@ianbeck6270]

What a hero a idle a gentleman.. Eddie Kidd No 1 stunt guy.. unbelievable..loved by millions around the world.. always be you

[@carlrichardson7164]

Without any doubt what so ever, this is the best top gear I've ever seen. Absolutely brilliant !

[@lavsmate]

Never actually realised how good this man was.... Watched this and was blown away .. What a tribute... What a man...

[@charm8167]

He is a remarkable man, lovely to see his amazing 😊 . He live his life as he wanted as a younger man. I was crying as well. Lovely to see he has a great carer who understands his needs and gives him the time and opportunity to respond. 👏🏻

[@lesleycooper7544]

This was the MOST BEAUTIFUL PROGRAMS I have EVER SEEN I SMILED AND CRIED ALL THE TIME. THANK YOU PADDY XXXX

[@richardtrow2751]

What a Legend , great tribute as a mid 50s man this had me in tears.

[@Manc-fh5we]

Respect to a living legend. Shone brighter than many millions will ever do.

[@elizabethlizzy900]

Paddy you did Eddie proud so emotional and lovely to see him and his family xx he never be forgotten our hero xx so nice to see him brilliant xx love you Eddie 💖💖💖💖😘 thankyou paddy 😍😘

[@Leinad321]

Watched the episode earlier. This touched me like nothing else. It was beautiful. Bravo top gear. Eddie is a legend

[@MikeStarKaraokeUK]

Such a nice man have got his autograph. He was at a local show one year. And he jumped over cars. Good to see he is still doing well. He completed the London marathon which is a amazing achievement to do.

[@grahamgray2421]

Eddie had it all! The best in his day and a nice man with it, great to watch this tribute!

[@williamsmith5060]

Best top gear ever .a fitting tribute to a real legend

[@progd4v3]

If this doesn't make you cry,nothing will

[@mpaddyuk70]

Dads car tribute they did got me and now this masterpiece from Paddy well done 👍

[@johnogrady5298]

I don't know who comes up with these ideas, the guys themselves or someone else but this is just wonderful TV. Like the dads cars piece from series gone by it just gets you right in the feels and I for one love it

[@thurstable1119]

😭 What a legend and still looking good 😍

[@markcressey8808]

Eddie is and will always be a legend and he's one of a kind.

[@jonny5789]

I never new about eddie kidd until paddy and top gear showed his accomplishments. I was too young when eddie was a super star. Myself and other's have had tears of joy and sadness when they watched this episode. I have the most respect and I'm super proud to be Brittish after watching. What an amazing and awesome guy.

[@simonbartram9231]

This was awesome remember seeing him live in 1987 jumping cars at London Docklands. I loved that era of Knievel, Sheene and Eddie they paved the way for freestyle motocross. Emotional episode and goes to show just how fragile life is.

[@lindsayrogers6690]

Well, I never thought I would fill up watching Top Gear. Well done Paddy, a very moving and respectful tribute.

[@janewhitman5882]

God I cried so much. Loved Eddie from younger years. Still my hero the way he deals with things.

[@rgh9532]

Best topgear special ever. Made water come out my eyes. Wow. What a tribute. 👏 👏 👏 👏 👏 👏

[@andysutton1]

Legend met him once good bloke. Good to see him being honoured

[@loubyloustar]

This is Heart Warming. You can see how much he enjoyed the stunt show in the end. This was a Great Episode.

[@johnhoward563]

I think one of the best things I have seen on tv, not a great lover of the new top gear, but this was so well done, total respect to Eddie and his family. Dreadful out come from his last stunt. A truly legendary man ,,total respect.. great great job top gear. Wonderful. John h stockport

[@tinadavies4195]

OMG! My eyes are red can't stop crying. Well done Paddy and the bbc for the best programme that I've seen for a long long time, " on bbc". And to Eddie you are a fine silver fox.

[@Macrogue65]

Eddie is a hero. I'm fortunate enough to own a vintage Lewis Leathers jacket that was owned by him.

[@chriscarr9171]

This was so moving and touching to watch. Well done everyone.

[@bernardmcmahon5377]

Never watch the new top gear, I switched on to it by chance and this tribute was just starting, it was very good indeed, well deserved for Eddie and well done Paddy, I had a tear in my eye

[@HalfbrickVHS]

Same here. I didn't realise it was part of Top Gear until the end, just assumed it was an Eddie Kidd tribute show. Was something really special.

[@andypaul382]

Im 37 and it choked me. What a beautiful tribute 💙💚

[@simonwhite699]

100% Admiration for Eddie Kidd, an absolute legend and inspiration to generations, thank you so much!!! Xxx

[@wayneskiv4r987]

Thank you Eddie for the memories and thank you paddy for the respect ✊🏼

[@dilworth6113]

After the old top gear trio left, this is the most emotional one for me!

[@alisoncauser2955]

I was there that day at the Bull dog bash all those years ago, it was a great weekend but a very sombre ride home. It was Eddie Kidd who started my love of motorbikes, thank for this , he deserves every bit of recognition he can get.

[@beverleypearson2646]

I remember meeting Eddie when I was in my early teens (with my friend Diane) I’ll never forget that day as long as I live. He was always my hero & inspiration for courage & survival. He’ll have a place in my heart forever ❤

[@aderiley6592]

🌟Thank you for this Paddy and to everybody else who contributed🌟 A beautiful, fitting and very emotional tribute to a motorcycling legend 🌠 In tears I am 🙏 Ya still a bloody inspiration Eddie, keep smiling champ 😘❣

[@helenm2169]

i met eddie kidd in the late 70s at poole in dorset i qued to get his autograph after his show. i was just a kid myself and i think it was more for my mum x

[@helenm2169]

thanx for highlighting my comment i would loe to write to eddie kidd, if only i knew his address

[@kjamison5951]

Quite simply a phenomenal and moving tribute to Eddie Kidd. Robbie Knievel doffing his cap to Eddie was a moment. It's clear that Eddie has issues regarding his speech and some fine motor control. However, he was engaging with Paddy, "Look on the back" and when Paddy said 'drove' and Eddie's face changed... and Glen said, 'rode'... and Paddy wanted the ground to open up and swallow him. Eddie was just electric! After Paddy's jump, "Where's the fire?" There's mischief in Eddie! The surprise with both the biker ride past and then his friends and loved ones and the smiles on his face were genuine throughout, his eyes were sparkling with delight. Thank you to Paddy, Thank you to Top Gear, Thank you to the BBC and Thank You to Eddie Kidd and his Family for their permission and participation. This is what TV awards are for - special tributes like this. BAFTA, please take note on this wonderful featurette.

[@jessicadaniels8567]

Beautiful, cried my eyes out too.

[@darrdarr1oo]

The most beautiful tribute to a legend well done paddy beautiful

[@dinointhetube]

Big up Eddie nice to see you smiling 👍don’t forget all those people you have inspired and brought smiles to so many of who wanted to be just like you❤️

[@andyt4289]

Just watched this ,what a tribute to Eddie, respect to paddy maginness and top gear , was emotional 😢

[@StevesHornet900]

...Eddie Kidd , AND Barry Sheene got me ...and many others into biking in the 1970's and 80's . His crash was explained in his book , landing on an uphill slope meant he hit his head on the petrol tank and was knocked unconscious - but a catch net and straw bales would've stopped him from falling down that 30 foot drop .

[@andyrollitt-smith]

I remember building ramps and jumps doing them on our bicycles because this man inspired us. We all had some screw ups ending in injuries but we didn't care, just get up and do it again. Thank you Eddie

[@miles.a1.9]

Wow I am also here after the top gear episode wow eddie kid lost in my memory what a great tribute for a legend

[@andrewperkins8532]

you can still see the light shining in eddies eyes even with the terrible injuries that left him like that.

[@edwardmorley5273]

Watched this program a couple of weeks ago, Eddie kidd.. A talent with genuine skills and love for his craft. Well worth watching.

[@justinsmith4941]

Eddie kid the original action man who pushed the boundaries to pull off amazing stunts,amazing tribute that brings smiles and tears for an true legend, long live the legend that is Eddie Kidd

[@leegardiner1894]

Wow. What a man Eddie is. He's looking fantastic. Absolute legend.

[@nigelarkwright8132]

Tragic. So many risks to take. What a performer. Great story video

[@ghilliedhu01]

This is the first time I have been in tears watching top gear. What an amazing tribute from Paddy.

[@TheYummyMummyChannel]

I remember Eddie only too well. A true icon that will always shine x

[@davidwatkinson1226]

Simply the best thing Paddy and Top Gear will ever do. Stunning TV that you should be very proud of. Beautiful moments caught forever.

[@mooch4274]

Probably the best top gear I’ve ever seen much respect to Paddy I didn’t really like him that much to be honest but he did a fine job of leading this. Very emotional piece of cinema. I was unaware of how Much of an impact he had and how important he was on the world stage. What a man what achievements and best of all he beat the yanks for us lol I’m glad they met him and he clearly despite his injuries is understanding everything going on around him and enjoying it. My heart breaks for him it really does. A well deserved piece of film on national tv and a fantastic national hero.

[@brianmccarron423]

Remember seeing this legend at the stadium in Motherwell Scotland how much I wanted to be him take care eddie

[@reece005]

Eddie is such a legend 🙏 I would also love to meet him 🥺

[@CarsUnlimited]

I remember watching Eddie Kidd jump some cars not far from my house. I was so excited to go and actually see him, I must have been around 10yrs old. He was my childhood hero, what a great tribute to a great person! Loved watching this, took me right back to the 80's.👍

[@anthonybarker1843]

Brought tears to my eye's. I look after a girl who was in a coma for three months too. She walks with help and talks better but is in chronic pain. Eddie lived more than a life before the accident, I say he is still fricking awesome regardless of his injuries! Yea he has some injuries but he is not in pain. Than man fricking rocks! Eddie you still the man!

[@MichelleMybelle61]

Met Eddy when he lived local..have a great photo. My friend cared for him ..We spoke about my oldest son 43 paralysed in a car crash aged 21 and son number two 41 broke his neck in a bike crash age 23 " tell em get back on that bike he said " when I sat on his lap he shouted " aaaaargh" joker ..got to love him❤️❤️

[@Ns-vv1yw]

Paddy you are a legend 👍🏻. It’s the best I’ve seen of the show. Tear jerker to. Fair play to the show for “The Kidd” day out. Proper lad 👍🏻

[@ericcartman5867]

I remember when Eddie Kidd came to Aberdeen long time ago but the memory still with me thanks eddie

[@stephenmawby1933]

Absolutely loved this episode of Top Gear, best one so far. What a way to honour a great man that is loved by many.

[@garydouglass9577]

I loved the top gear tribute to Eddie. I shed lots of tears especially his face when all the bikers went passed. Unbelievable man. He should be SIR Eddie Kidd without doubt. I still have pics of him with a band member friend off a while back and still friends and get the odd pic off Eddie. What a legend and always will be 💜

[@kramshiron]

Eddie Kidd…. Thanks for being the g.o.a.t..a true legend. Thanks to top gear for bringing this tribute to us.

[@csb7376]

When he turned up at his home I had to switch over, couldn't bear to see him as he is now. Heartbreaking.

[@lucwijngaard8413]

This was such an amazing tribute!

[@lesleydonnelly2622]

So touching, amazing man, bought me to tears

[@FreeThinkingRealist]

As an 'old school' Top Gear fan, this episode was truly awesome.

[@wyloh9360]

I had the honours to meet him at a restaurant tonight and it was a honour him and his family our some of the nicest people I've met glad to have got a photo with him

[@dariohabijanec4511]

Quality, Paddy was and is genuine. Can we please drop Flintoff?

[@ambeh.h.a692]

Thank you for all your great history BBC.

[@outtayardstudio]

What an absolute fella of a geezer!! 👌💥👌🦾🦾

[@warrenscott9380]

The full version of this i watch last night...I had a Man Tear rolling down my cheek. Epic Life story