THE POLAR SPECIAL | Top Gear's Best Adventure

[@PentexProductions]

What's your favourite Top Gear episode? (also don't forget to subscribe if you enjoyed the video - it really does help the channel more than you know!)

[@VallornDeathblade]

I'll argue against this being the most important episode of Top Gear. While this catapulted them to an international audience, the thing that gave them their very first leg up has to have been the 'can we kill it?' Toyota pickup and it surviving everything from being submerged in the sea to being put on top of a demolishing tower block.

[@Scorpion4646]

As good and as significant as episode the Polar Special is, my personal favorite has always been the Bolivia Special. I believe Clarkson said that was their best piece of TV as well, but feel free to correct me if I am wrong.

[@specialista55]

All of the specials are great, my personal favourite is the Vietnam special the humour side in that episode is by far the best with a touch of history and seriousness.

[@logantaylor8354]

My favorite is the caravan episode, it was one of the first I saw and I thoroughly enjoyed it.

[@JusuchinPanjirinanu]

Vietnam Special. It's become a ritual for me to watch it with a steak and beer on my birthday because I can never get tired of them putting away on motorcyles (and a scooter).

[@whitneykelley3580]

In retrospect, it’s hard to believe this show was made. The danger (and therefore stakes) of many episodes/specials are so unbelievably high, especially considering they never seem fully prepared for any situation they’re thrown into. Ever. Cause how hard could it be?

[@PentexProductions]

I know they have lots of behind the scenes safety and security and all of that, but they still do some really dangerous things that the hosts are definitely not qualified to do! How hard can it be indeed!

[@ty_sylicus]

It's not like these men were young either.

[@S-396-Shark]

Don't say that! - Hammond 2007

[@Amm17ar]

I think thats part of what made it so fun, funny and special. The other major component was the trio themselves. Genuinely dont love a trio of TV personalities more than Clarkson, Hammond and May. Their hilarious in their own unique ways, all three have quirks that, if youre a long-time viewer you know all too well and they genuinely love what they do and enjoy each others company. The last component of it for me was the editing and story telling the producers and show put together through their specials and to a lesser degree the regular episodes. One of the best, most iconic shows and thankfully it has translated nearly perfectly to the Grand Tour, but the only sad part is I think were coming to the end or twilight of seeing those three on camera. Its going to be a sad day when theyre done making some of the best shows and content in history.

[@shingshongshamalama]

That and the sheer incredible production values.

[@allthingsminifig9263]

This video really made me realise how much i miss TopGear. We really didn't know how good we had it until it was gone. My favourite TV show of all time easily. It sounds weird but i actually feel proud to be from the country where TopGear was created. What an era.

[@PentexProductions]

It was completely unique because of the three hosts. The new format just don't have that same magic

[@tiadaid]

This Top Gear faded as the seasons go by. The Polar Special was probably its epoch.

[@lovelance__5892]

They created Mongolia special, which I think it is interesting though

[@lovelance__5892]

Sorry it is in Grand Tour

[@worldcomicsreview354]

​@@tiadaidYeah let's not pretend it didn't have it's duds, like the India episode.

[@redneckgaijin]

Something you left out: Richard Hammond, when this was being filmed, was still recovering from brain damage caused by the near-fatal jet car crash the previous fall. By his own admission in his books, he was pushing himself to return far too soon, and he didn't have the mental resiliency he would have had a year prior. Given all he was going through, I for one don't blame either him or the producers for not pushing him to reach the finish line.

[@tailssonicteam1604]

Very true. I'm sure Hammond would have loved to have reached the magnetic pole but obviously he and the producers took his health over pushing further onwards which is a good thing.

[@junehalog024]

The fact that he still went on despite all that makes him a big man in my books. The fear, anxiety and the physical burdens he has to endure just to give the viewers an amazing adventure is just one reason to love the Hamster.

[@MajorSrb95]

I believe he mentioned several times that, at this point, he doesn't remember most of that trip

[@tonychan8558]

How the hell did his doctors approve him to do this so soon after the crash?

[@Bumbaclartios]

As someone who’s just starting to get into this show, what. A fucking jet car crash? Lmfao

[@alexosritterlich7213]

The Vietnam special remains undefeated in my opinion. Great Video!

[@PentexProductions]

It's a close second for me. That and The Long Way Round with Ewan McGregor really make you just want to buy a motorbike and drive off into the unknown.

[@jamesward6175]

Correct.

[@kain0m]

@@PentexProductions for me it was the Bolivia special. That was just something else.

[@noahd.4551]

Source of the Nile for me, what an epic adventure.

[@Allwin-lz6yj]

@@kain0mBotswana for me has to be up there

[@joshuawhelan9358]

I think one of the most incredible facts that I learned later on about this film was the this was the first time the show was recorded and released in High Definition in its entirety. They could've done any old studio show or even a much simpler special, but they chose to use high def for the first time in the Arctic, which produced some of the most stunning film I have seen.

[@mattybob12310]

Africa Special for me. The idea of converting an Estate Car to a mobile B&B and going wherever you want is just awesome imo.

[@ArchieKeen1]

They found the source of the Nile too!

[@willbartley78]

It really is the most entertaining special they have made

[@GLxGL]

Great essay! It’s easy to forget just how big Top Gear became once it moved from being a ‘car show’ to mainstream ‘entertainment’. Even with backup crews and support experts off camera, they really did create some pretty wild television.

[@PentexProductions]

The most audacious show............in the world!

[@VallornDeathblade]

I think one aspect of Top Gear that never gets enough mention is the amazing, sweeping shots they have of landscapes and cars. The camera and editing teams they had outdid nature documentaries in the stunning vistas they were able to produce and then smoothly move into sheer kinetic speed.

[@devanman7920]

Hammond deserves full respect to for doing this. Insane it even happened considering how unsafe it was.

[@holidaymail]

Well, he did have the whitest teeth after all 😂

[@TheRealDoctorBonkus]

I have had my hardest and heartiest laughs watching these three buffoons trying to do something in the wider world, and the arctic special really is good, but I think my favourite will always be the Quest for the River Nile. The music was amazing and it was paired with stunning camera work. Absolutely a blast. But of course, the Africa Special and Oliver has a special place in our hearts as well

[@PentexProductions]

The adventures are all so great to watch. Brilliant TV

[@fredrikkirderf2907]

In High school I had to write an essay on a polar exhibition and I chose this episode

[@Arbiter1414]

One thing in this with Hammond, is this was fairly soon after his first massive crash, so he was already still a little rough. You can see how exhausted Hammond looks throughout season 9 of the show. I would recommend the book and on that bombshell to anyone who wants to know more about Top Gear.

[@VallornDeathblade]

Clarkson and May christening themselves Team G&T always brings a chuckle for me. It's a great episode.

[@simony2801]

Great viewing wasn’t it.

[@McMeatBag]

I've always loved this one. This and the Bolivia episode are my all time favorites. I think a part of it is that the situations are so intense, they actually break character and drop the comedy. The clip of James pointing the shotgun in his face always gets me. You can tell no one was expecting it. I wonder what the planning for these adventures was like. I can imagine someone pitching the "let's drive to the North pole" idea, everyone having a laugh until they realize it's not a joke.

[@PandA-yx5ne]

This episode, the reliant robin space shuttle and hammonds first crash made top gear. It was some of the best TV ever produced and can't be replicated now.

[@tk5800thesecond]

as a motorcyclist the vietnam special is my favourite. especially when clarkson starts having fun and Hammond has a buddy to ride along with

[@PentexProductions]

The Vietnam is a close second for me - the bikes make it feel like so much of an adventure. I love when they get each other "presents" like Hammond's massive galleon ship that he keeps breaking.

[@tk5800thesecond]

@@PentexProductions yeah, like you mentioned in your video. the three act structure sort ofapplies as well. they at first seperate and clarkson hates it. but then after pushing through some obstacles they begin to enjoy it, then the real challenge begins and they are at their lowest point building the widdle boats its great stuff

[@JunaidAzizChannel]

The more I learn about TG, the more I realize that the things I felt were so cool as a kid were actually effing 🐐 material getting made. And that makes me so happy and I feel privileged that I experienced it as it happened.

[@mully006]

I agree with you 100%. I want to add though that the Top Ground Gear Force special for Sport Release was some of the best TV ever made.

[@AnthonyJoh]

The Polar Special and the 24 race are two of my favourite episodes of Top Gear.

[@thomasredden4263]

I loved this special, but my favorite will always be the Patagonia special. The many bodged repairs, the plucky little Esprit that had no business running as well as it did and was probably the most well built car to ever come out of the Lotus factories, and a little bit of car soccer that turned into a fuckin riot over a number plate 😂 plus Butch Cassidy and the Sundance kid is and will forever be my favorite movie, the constant quoting of it by Clarkson never ceases to make me smile and it’s so cool that they bc stayed in the actual cottage that the outlaws built while on the run in Argentina would have been such a cool experience. Sitting in the same living room that the, arguably, two greatest outlaws that the States have ever known and planning a trip to the tip of South America in the same place they planned their next move would be such a treat

[@PentexProductions]

Patagonia is a fantastic two parter - proper adventure and the ending is genuinely scary! The Butch Cassidy stuff is also great

[@worldcomicsreview354]

Patagonia could have become the same over-scripted crap, but the locals didn't follow the script! You'd think that might have told the producers something...

[@JScott-lg4jb]

I’m American, so we didn’t get every episode of top gear, but my favorite adventure movie/production is still and forever will be the Africa Special. I remember watching it as a kid with my mom at least 20 times.

[@mplewp]

We where truly blessed to watch the polar special . Even my mom was in awe . And she didn’t even watch topgear . It was an amazing achievement

[@artemperesada3454]

What a beautiful journey these 3 guys took us on. I will cherish these memories till the end of time.

[@JOERANSTRAIGHT]

I have watched every show multiple times and sometimes when it’s raining outside, my two boys join me and watching our favorite episodes. There is no car show that will ever match Top Gear. They could review potting soil, and I would watch. The chemistry on screen was something special and you can learn about cars and laugh And truly be fascinated by the locations they were at. My boys are both under 10 years old with a little bit of creative editing with my remote because some of the content is a little bit adult. We have enjoyed every episode. I have never laughed so hard with my boys. My boys and I work on our Mustang together and talk about the different episodes and still laugh at the absolute hilarity That is the one and only Top Gear ! I know it’s a wish that they will never be fulfilled, but I wish the BBC would bring back Top Gear with a couple of episodes a year but I think pride will get in the way and it doesn’t seem like they want to make money anymore because they seem to be putting out garbage at every opportunity lately.

[@zunaidparker]

The Botswana Special I'd say. But they're all very good so it's a close race 😉

[@nobleshirley2775]

I particularly enjoyed the Mongolia Grand Tour special, it shared many similarities with the Polar special

[@CuriousPug12]

every top gear specials(and grand tour specials) is worth re-watchable

[@onelapfilms]

I agree that this is one of the most incredible adventures ever. A true inspiration for those who are not incredible athletes. When I rewatch specials, it is usually this one and the Vietnam special. It is adventures like this that made me pursue some similar roads trips in my life.

[@HenryHaven-c3q]

It was an amazing saga ! 3 complete amateurs who discovered something within themselves that they never knew existed ! A great series and cast of fellows . Pushing Clarkson in was a brilliant move , it showed him exactly how dangerous the environment he would traveling in is ! They all took it seriously afterward ! 😊

[@ximiraxelo7375]

And here we are, im watching this as we are getting closer to the final journey of our trio of madmans

[@madmastah2503]

I still don't understand what we got, because it's so different, and we already got the "farewell" with the "Layla" montage, more time and many watches are needed to fully grasp what we got

[@arrivalsband9201]

A great moment in TV history. The Middle-west and the Vietnam Specials were also amazing and extremely entertaining. Three of the best episodes from that trio.

[@markjones127]

This is an awesome special, and even after finding out they were nowhere near the actual North Pole, (about 1200 miles away from it) and they never even left Canada, I still like it! 🤣 I like every special but really liked the ones where they raced each other.

[@Boxmediaphile]

James cocking a shotgun while Clarkson was on the throne stands out to me

[@1BergerVongSchlauigkeitHer]

Nice analysis. It makes the flaws of Grand Tour even more obvious compared to the specials, especially the increasing use of digital effects.

[@jessthomas3910]

Top Gear! Now we've entered MY area of expertise 🤣 Interesting fact about the car show, the highest rated episode on IMDB was the Vietnam Special where they use motorbikes rather than cars, and the top 150 episodes on IMDB (or maybe up to about 140ish) are all Clarkson, Hammond and May episodes (which there were about 170 of) before you even get any of the later episodes appearing in that list. My personal favourite though is Botswana, there was something particularly magic about that episode, that made me like it even more than the excellent aesthetic of travelling through Vietnam, which I would typically prefer. I read the book by Richard Porter, the script writer for the show, and it was interesting to hear about the things that were scripted, the things that weren't, the things that were scripted but the BBC wouldn't let them do, and the things that were scripted but the BBC wouldn't let them do and yet they did it anyway. The Grand Tour recently did a China special which is the closest I think it ever got to these Golden era episodes and I wish they spent more time focusing on the China trip itself.

[@Matty18795]

The best special in my opinion. The part where Jeremy just drives full power through the boulder field whilst James gets thrown around like a ragdoll is hilarious.

[@AnInterestedObserver]

I agree. It was an amazing program. It might sound silly but I've avoided watching it again because it was so good, so impactful, that I didn't want to risk spoiling that experience. However, I'm now ready to see it again!

[@RawJah]

I've never been a car guy, hell I dont even have a license. But I loved Top Gear and especially the Specials and the chear car challenges etc. in regular episodes. These three guys togehter are just so tremendously entertaining. Watching the specials (including the Grand Tour) has become something I do very regularly when as some kind of comfort watching.

[@borismuller86]

Their arctic doctor (who warned about polar bears sneaking up on you) was my GP. Very cool guy. Edit: 18:35 is my local pub, too.

[@faizalavi5065]

The Vietnam, Botswana and Africa Specials are unbeaten.

[@oldmanwillyboy2786]

I flew across the arctic last month on my way to Nanavut for a Polar Bear research project, and it was completely ice-bound! PS.The Polar Bear population is at it's highest level since records began in 1988.

[@jameson1239]

Damn who would have thought polar bear population is higher after passing tons of conservation laws

[@EthanDarke]

The Africa Special was my introduction to this show so I think that one will always be my favorite or at least hold a special place for me.

[@2KXMKR]

The car vs plane special with Hammond just sat in the back of the plane was a classic. The plane couldn't fly high enough to get over the Alps so they had to go in the complete wrong direction to go around them and half way through the genius that is Captain Slow revealed that he hadn't actually acquired the license that allows him to fly at night so they had to abandon the plane and take the train instead.

[@U2QuoZepplin]

They are masters of the scenes where you're not sure if they are joking or not. It's like the umpteenth time Clarkson or Hammond bump in to the back of James May's car, but on that occasion he just happened to have a very big machette to hand. 😂

[@1SaG]

According to wikipedia, the whole trip was roughly 300 miles. The finish line was a few hundreds miles south of the then-current location of the magnetic north pole and 800 miles south of the geographic north pole. The article also states that at no time did the teams leave Canadian territory and that there are several permanently inhabitant settlements they also stayed south of. I agree that this special feels like a high-point and also like the end of the greatest era of new Top Gear. For one thing, this is one of those episodes where you can catch glimpses of the presenters' actual personalities. In later seasons they relied more on more on (badly) acting out stereotypes (JC = big, loud idiot, JM = slightly confused, long haired idiot, RH = short, angry idiot from Birmingham).

[@jameson1239]

They stayed south of a few yes but most of the settlements that far north are NORAD radar sites

[@AaronTheHarris]

Many people say how the three hosts are "irreplaceable" and while I think that's overall true, they've done a fantastic job on Clarkson's Farm with the tension between Jeremy, Kaleb, Charlie, and Lisa. It's very watchable tv.

[@mf_from_hell]

The episode that always comes up for me when talking about the best of Top Gear is s07e05, when May and Hammond are in a place racing against Clarkson in a Bugatti Veyron. It was just the episode that made me fall in love with Top Gear and especially the epic race concept. They're using the old Batman soundtrack as well, which is great.

[@carltonleboss]

Whenever I hear Pomp and Circumstance no. 1 I think of that special.

[@Xsiondu]

My favorite part. "Before you write to the BBC about how it's irresponsible to promote drinking and driving.... technically we are yachting."

[@alfieclark4408]

My favourite episode has to be the caravan holiday episode.

[@PentexProductions]

One of the best 'modify a car' challenges, for sure.

[@carltonleboss]

Are you not talking about the one where they set the caravan on fire? Or are you talking about the one with the leaning tower of Citroen?

[@miniotgf]

I remember that in elementary school my geography teacher would tell me that the north pole is so remote and inaccesable that no car would ever be capable to reach it.

[@ericdoe2318]

7:05 the look on James and Hammond faces as Clarkson is made to roll in snow to dry off as he’s in shock and out of his mind is just too good

[@ph89787]

11:45 That soundtrack is from the Terror. Which is highly appropriate considering the frozen hell those three entered.

[@patrickmitchell9068]

Top gear is great example of group of people who i say i dont like seperate or would like too know, about subject (cars) that i have learnt too dislike but together in this situation that i laugh and love. Also the editors must be some real heavy lifting on editing too edit around Clarkson alone

[@PentexProductions]

I heard the producer Andy Wilman say something like that in an interview - they take thousands of hours of footage on these adventures and the editors have to spend ages working around everything Clarkson is saying.

[@Milkydrummer]

The U.K have tried to get rid of Clarkson from t.v for decades… but he’s always brought ratings, and always appears on a new show… the guy is hilarious, and incredibly charismatic.

[@WhatIfJojoSiwaWasGay]

Clarkson will always be my hero, period. What he and Andy Wilman created with Top Gear made it unequivocally cool to be a petrolhead, and more importantly, taught millions and millions of us how to dream just a bit bigger than we might have done, so that one day, perhaps, the car that we hung the poster of on our wall might become the reality in our driveway.

[@allthingsminifig9263]

A lot of people dislike Clarkson, but he is genuinely one of my favourite people on earth. Like you said, what he helped to create is like no other. What an absolutely brilliant era of British television.

[@pokeboi5438]

@@allthingsminifig9263he’s a shithead but he’s our shithead 😤

[@worldcomicsreview354]

And if not, just remember a broken Opel Kadett can also go on an epic adventure!

[@arvind-venkat]

​@@worldcomicsreview354Oliverrr

[@bobbib4627]

​@@arvind-venkatnah, not enough soul in your comment bro. It should be at least "OLIVEEEEEEEEEEEEEEERRRRRRRRRRRR!!" 😂

[@BaracchiL]

Just discovered this video, I loved the polar special but I believe the Source of the Nile and the Bolivia ones are on another level. But the level of production behind this Polar special, the risk and everything attached are unsurpassed. Also: "Hammond? May. Bad Luck" is one of the best lines of television EVER.

[@dpmakestuff]

May cutting out the door for a skid pan was just so so good!

[@TheOrangeType]

This video has the only “like and subscribe” bit that has ever convinced me to follow through. Great channel, and I get to see Jeremy Clarkson freeze. Win win.

[@Alex-ug9wx]

It’s cozy. That’s it. Something to watch on a cold day with the heating on.

[@devravi7049]

i know it's mildly unrelated but the fact that the top gear track is being torn down depresses me. anyway amazing video, made me tear up with nostalgia.

[@brettpetty7840]

Well thanks, now i need to watch all of those old seasons of top gear again. Great video

[@vastsleep7152]

The Patagonia Special will always be my favorite considering it was one of their last specials on Top Gear. It also was just a very fun adventure where they experienced so many beautiful areas. Also included one of Jeremy's most touching moments in the show where he talked about why he loved the 928 so much. Not to mention that they all had great cars and for once James picked the most interesting car rather than something boring. I almost prefer how it ended so chaotically (obviously after the fact that no one was seriously hurt) rather than the original plan of playing car soccer. Especially considering I love Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid just like Jeremy and they ended it by paying homage to the movie's ending. In my opinion the five best Top Gear/Grand Tour specials are: 1. Patagonia Special 2. Vietnam Special 3. Bolivia Special 4. Mongolia Special 5. Africa Special honorable mention: USA Bonneville Special

[@aysbg]

Polar, Bolivia, crossing the desert in Africa (Oliver), Vietnam and Patagonia. Those are my favorites.

[@meetrasurrik6982]

Theres a deleted scene or a shortened scene I remember seeing where Clarkson and May are exploring this old abadoned science research base and The Thing theme is playing in the background and its such a perfect little scene with the snow everywhere and those two walking around it

[@ahmetfahrikucuk]

I might add, this episode also had the best sound/music design I've seen on top gear.

[@delphipascal]

Glad this episode is finally getting the deserved recognition. Its my 2nd favourite after vietnam.

[@el9206]

I have to agree that the technical difficulty and sheer extreme circumstances of the Polar special make it stand out, my favorite will always be Bolivia.

[@littlepotatomaneatstomatoe8160]

This is a surprise to be sure but a welcome one

[@PentexProductions]

Something a bit different to kick off the new year with.

[@captpicard100]

The Polar special was always my favourite TG episode. It had everything:-drama, danger, excitement, tension, and humour. My favourite normal episode was the one where James May maxed out the Bugatti Veyron supersport, and the two stars in the reasonably priced car were Cameron Diaz and Tom Cruise. Doesn’t get much more “A” list celebrity than that, and just proves the worldwide appeal and pulling power TG had at its absolute peak. It genuinely was the best show on TV.

[@tankeater]

25th of July was 1 day after I joined the military. Our flights got delayed so I stayed in a hotel with all the other LA MEPS. Needless to say, early morning on the 25th... I was in a NAVY girls hotel room, making the send off to Basic Training as best as possible! 🤣🤘

[@DiogeneDeSin0pe]

This is the episode to show to people that might not know about Top Gear.

[@PentexProductions]

Absolutely, or the Vietnam special. Both great entry points for the series and dynamic between the trio.

[@TheGrayfrog100]

Just found this as a random recommendation. You said it all. Wonderful essay, examination and thoughts on the episode that did it! Made me go back and look at it with new eyes.

[@Medievalfan94]

I was in Sweden, Kiruna, for work for about a month in Winter once. Never really left the nearby area, but yeah, it was stupidly cold at sometimes -40°C and you cant really imagine the cold until you feel it yourself. It is a beatiful landscape and the northern lights are a natural wonder to behold of, but seeing Hammond suffer through this experience is rough. I was happy enough to live in a Hostel for the duration of my stay but I was working outside and it was really hard. Living outside, in a tent, for a week, must have been hell.

[@w-james9277]

TG was my favourite TV show for years. I'd look forward to it every Sunday at 8pm on BB2 and laugh my ass off. Im sad it ended the way it did but I have nothing but fond memories and nostalgia every time I think about it.

[@danielfirestine9414]

I'm from the US I've always loved Top Gear and Jeremy Clarkson

[@smOOdiebOOdie]

This special and the Africa special (search for the Nile’s origin) are my two favorite specials they’ve ever made ✌🏻

[@crazzy88ss]

I always start with the Polar Special whenever I introduce somebody to Top Gear who has never seen it before. And then Botswana when they inevitably want more.

[@Rytonic69]

If Top Gear/Grand Tour was just them driving in cool exotic places and goofing around, then I would still watch it. I don't care about how fast the new Bugatti or Ferrari is, but I love seeing the vistas of places we don't normally hear about, like Africa or Southeast Asia. The Cambodia boat special is one of my favorites because it's all about an epic adventure

[@ramsey6681]

Great video! Thank you. But I'd like to add a point about The Grand Tour with regard to 'The Specials'. By the time TGT started, two of them were already unfit, overweight men of 53 and 56. And even Hammond was 46/47! The fact that they carried on doing such ridiculous and exhausting activities for so long (when most people of a similar age - myself included - need a week off to get over a relaxing holiday!) is a remarkable feat in itself. And, of course, the middle finger the whole team gave to the BBC will always be a bonus!

[@ianedmonds9191]

I watched it at the time and I could not believe it was real. I kept waiting for them to say Yeah - Not really. But they really did it. ALways loved TopGear. Luv and Peace.

[@jasperoliger]

These three men are brilliant, I will maintain the Burma special is the best television ever, the narrative of Lori driving and building the bridge over the river cock. The commodity and discovery in those episodes is incredible

[@TomElliottJackson]

I know what you mean, when they were in Bolivia and on Death Road theres a moment where Jeremy is inches from going over and he appears genuinely scared and rhe long shot of the car proves it's him in the car during the really dangerous bit

[@bjarnibjj]

Superb video! This trio is by far my favorite television production ever made.

[@demonhighwayman9403]

My favourite episode by far, thanks for making a video about it.

[@oiram89]

Thank you for that video. It reminded me I need to watch the Polar Special again

[@Josh_Roberts]

Polar special, winter olympics, tractors, britcar 24 hour, my favourites

[@ben6993]

My personal favourite is the Botswana special. OLIVER! Most of them are great though 👍🏻

[@PentexProductions]

Oliverrrrrr!

[@anonymousart22]

It could not have been a video about Top Gear without JC's iconic phrases hehe....thank you for recapping my childhood and make perhaps...the GREATEST VIDEO......IN THE WUURRRLLDDD....

[@JDP203]

I personally enjoyed the Botswana special from the 10th season the most. Polar special is a close second.

[@PentexProductions]

Botswana is a real highlight for me too. Add Vietnam and you have my top three!

[@georgedavies5042]

Clarckson is a national treasure idc what anyone says

[@Rebasepoiss]

Although this was NEVER mentioned in the aired verion of the episode (though you could see it from the GPS coordinates) what they actually visited was the magnetic North pole which is a long way from the geographic North pole. They did mention this in one of the deleted scenes, however.

[@vincere9425]

As much as I love this special, Bolivia has to be my number 1 with Vietnam and this one as a close second and third. However, there are so many great episodes of this legendary show. Even one offs that such as “ top gear of the pops” are hilarious. Out of all the new format shows I would say “scandi flick” got closest at capturing the original magic.

[@franzdoreza5230]

I mean they weren’t going by themselves on a hike, well Richard is.. but they had an awesome truck and a huge crew with backup.. they weren’t mountain climbing or exploring..of course if they break the ice they could be fucked.. but I don’t believe they would take a huge risk without knowing the hazards. Without the negativity it wouldn’t be as entertaining.. I absolutely loved it..because each person is like a piece of me.. I can relate and really like all of them.. and I’m in the same age group..and the real experience and emotions you get from them make it really different and special..

[@ZoniacMan]

The Mongolia special is perfect. Its special TV.

[@wonjoomin]

For me, the search for origin of Nile was the best Top Gear special🎉🎉🎉

[@ZWillis12]

Man I miss these guys on Top Gear! The Grand Tour definitely isn't bad, but it's not the same. And now Clarkson just got dropped by Amazon, so who knows what the future will bring from these three lol

[@closeben]

I love this video because it seems so out of place from the rest of your videos but you’re saying all the same things you talk about in those, largely around analysis of editing and storytelling and behind the scenes info. I don’t know that I remember all of Top Gear and Grand Tour well enough to crown a definitive favourite, but the most memorable to me is the Africa one where they find the “source” of the Nile.

[@PentexProductions]

The Nile adventure is another favourite of mine, and the Vietnam adventure. Glad you enjoyed the video! It is a bit of a step change from my other stuff, but the joy of this channel being a hobby not a job is that I get to just make videos about things I want to talk about, rather than worrying too much about chasing 'the algorithm.' Thankfully this video found an audience :)

[@GeoZeppelin1979]

this,and the Bolivia special are my favorite TG episodes EVER

[@tylerallison9735]

I would argue that this episode set the tone for the series as a whole, but the episode where they left Hammond on a mountain in Canada was the episode that changed the show entirely

[@leftovernoise]

Another great video!

[@PentexProductions]

Thanks for watching :)

[@kumaril05]

This was Peak Television… I saw it years after it was originally aired but still it was as magical as watching a new movie…