Sir Michael Gambon gets a TG Test Track Corner named after him | Top Gear

Watch the now infamous Star in A Reasonably Priced Car lap that led to the last corner of the Top Gear test track being named after the brilliant actor Sir Michael Gambon. Watch the moment he gets the old Suzuki Liana on two wheels in spectacular fashion
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[@olliebriggs7104]

Rest in Peace Mr. Gambon… you made the track what it was and though it and you are gone the memories will never leave us.

[@mesrsmoonywormtailpadfootandpr]

Rest in peace

[@Bigzut]

He should be buried in gambon corner rip

[@gunnergamer614]

Just seen news and came here to watch again 😢. Legend!! RIP🙏

[@kylecocciante4362]

Rest in Peace 🙏

[@eFeXuy]

As soon as I knew of his passing I thought of this moment. RIP

[@vardellsfolly5200]

Sir Michael Gambon thinks he is boring. In reality, he is very funny, eccentric and extremely interesting dude!

[@ΑνδρέαςΧούνδρης]

Σερ Μάικλ Γκάμπον θινκς χι ιζ μπόρινγκ. Ιν ριάλιτι, χι ιζ βέρι φάνι, εξέντρικ εντ εξτρίμλι ίντρεστινγκ ντούντ!

[@daylightsensor8695]

Ουελ σεντ

[@epaminontas6972]

@@daylightsensor8695 γες, σποκεν λαικ α τρου μαν

[@odyseuszkoskiniotis6266]

Eiste oloi malakies

[@tomekstec981]

An interesting person thinks he is boring because he knows how many more interesting things there are, while a boring person thinks he is interesting because he knows so little about the world.

[@mattheweldridge4261]

This is so old! You can count the audience!

[@MightyMog80]

Now they have a proper mob :D

[@BlogBitch]

john bobcus Yes but its still called Gambons Corner..Legend!

[@shahana6120]

BlogBitch yes

[@shahana6120]

and straight away i see a problem with the description he was named after the last corner not the second to last

[@rockie0708]

Matthew Eldridge so what ? They never have a big audience. This show was incredibly popular.

[@muskatDR]

5:23 Dumbledore took the last turn calmly

[@zombiederpster]

I hate it when other forms of media are such poor representations of books

[@marcodamasio]

UNDERRATED COMMENT 😂

[@Joost.]

Beautiful hahahaha

[@alex0589]

i understood that reference

[@natechenry]

“Don’t pity the dead harry, pity the living and above all, those who live without love”- rip Sir Michael Gambon.

[@luis-alberto.]

"To the well-organized mind, death is but the next great adventure" - Albus Dumbledore 1930-2023

[@karlguniker8371]

May he rest in peace

[@Heidegaff]

I pity people who come here of all fucking places to quote a very stupid movie pretending they give a shit about a man's death.

[@lostpockets2227]

it's raining today 😔

[@Witchyrose2349]

🪄🪄🪄

[@sebaflow_arg]

It took me 6 years to realize this is Dumbledore.

[@hazardousfromage]

Wut?

[@sebaflow_arg]

+HazardousFromage I SAID IT TOOK ME 6 YEARS TO REALIZE THAT MICHAEL GAMBON IS DUMBLEDORE

[@Archangelsvoid]

Wuuuuuuuuuut?

[@ollie9518]

He isn't

[@sebaflow_arg]

en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Michael_Gambon He is.

[@TehRuiAlv3z]

James May is exactly like Michael Gambon was about 20 years ago. They like to fiddle around with things, building things in a shed. They have the same sort of dry humour, really funny and interesting takes on some subjects. They even scratch their head the same way.

[@ArkOfTheShadow]

Rest In Peace Michael Gambon, they named a whole corner after him on the track, plus he was also apparently a very nice person and down to earth

[@pwrkeyring4619]

RIP Michael Gambon, great actor and great guy on Top Gear. Fly high Mike!

[@45overdrive]

Michael's voice is british version of morgan freeman

[@ebolarnator1794]

I'd say the British equivalent of Morgan Freeman's voice is David Attenborough's voice.

[@odyseuszkoskiniotis6266]

This is so accurate!

[@nolans11]

...except for the fact that he's Irish

[@vika0194]

Ebolarnator No. Attenborough’s voice is not clear or amazing. It’s just calm

[@mattl2k6]

@@nolans11 He lived in London since he was 6, he has dual Irish and British citizenship

[@siamesevodka]

"HARRY! DID YA ROLL THE CAH 'ROUND DAH SECOND TO LAST CORNAH?", he asked calmly.

[@nahwot4848]

Elite comment

[@OceanMichaelShadow]

Legend.

[@lenalorenz311]

Lmao

[@borris3768]

Who's harry?? There's no one on this show called harry wtf

[@Shawnchapp]

Lmfao

[@drewlovelyhell4892]

Now *that* is a piece of Top Gear history. It was actually quite a small hiccup. After all these years hearing about it, I expected the car to do a double backflip on that corner. Nice to see Sir Gambon laughing and smiling. He's so serious in all the things I've seen him in.

[@dglcomputers1498]

I suppose it's not as bad as Lionel Richie losing a wheel!

[@Matoloko12]

Dat Gryffindor tie.

[@lyricalmajesty2821]

Man, looking at him reminds me a lot of modern day James May.

[@countessgardevoir2425]

+LyricalMajesty Modern-day Captain Slow?

[@shuboy05]

It's the hair...

[@samoth122]

The hair, the engineering stuff, he flies, and he owns a mid-engined Ferrari.

[@Asmov]

Massive compliment to James May there.

[@cole003f]

may's final form

[@daveclements9707]

6:07 "Brilliant innit" - Michael Gambon the legend

[@YoYo-xr3ew]

Yup

[@LordChristoff]

"Said Dumbledore calmly"

[@md.redazaari123]

I like the thumbs up :)

[@tylerd612]

Rest in Peace Sir Michael Gambon. A true gentleman and a great prankster.

[@robert-andreiionita2827]

Coming back to this video was the first thing I wanted to do after hearing the news. Rest in peace, Sir Michael Gambon! (I still haven’t watched any of the Harry Potter movies even ‘till now. I guess it’s as good a time as ever…)

[@kcspeed9980]

I would recommend them. He’s a real legend, and his performance is great in every subsequent Harry Potter movie.

[@KidneyFailureGaming]

Rest in peace Sir Michael Gambon, you'll always be dearly remembered and forever immortalized. You made that corner into what it is to cement it in the great history of the original Top Gear run. Thank you and fly high Mr. Gambon.

[@levipartridge2790]

So thats why they called that corner gambon To be honest Tom Cruises two-wheeler was more extreme than that, the way it was off the ground, but gambons was more graceful sort of leap and more controlled

[@b16jce]

Smoofie92 Levi Partridge Why not both?

[@yammmit]

Tom Cruise's. Not "Cruises". That's not even a name l, just a word.

[@Oomze]

He did it twice tbh (gambon)

[@stupidburp]

Three times. First a hop and lean. When he returned to the show on the practice did a spin out, and finally an off road on the timed lap all near the same corner.

[@Irishdrivingbloopers]

I was thinking the same just now when watching it. Tom had it way higher in the air and for longer while going faster. I guess its a bit too late to suggest they change the name now though lol.

[@Berzertles]

I’m still in shock, many legends are leaving us day by day. RIP Sir Michael Gambon, you’ve done well.

[@Blackadder75]

sir David Attenborough is still with us? For twenty years I have the mantra that all is well as long as mr Attenborough is on the BBC

[@Berzertles]

@@Blackadder75 Ah, true true.

[@lukara6156]

Dumbledore's got style

[@rustyscrew5776]

Lukara you might not like it

[@Hells_Gift_MB]

Naturally

[@scionce]

The final turn is called "Gambon." The video clearly shows Gambon going up on two wheels in the last turn just before crossing the finish line. And Clarkson even refers to the turn as "your corner" during Gambon's second appearance on the show. For the record, the second to last turn is frequently called "The Second to Last Corner."

[@JoshSweetvale]

That little hint of french-that-isnt, for the faux legitimacy of the most famous amateur racetrack of all time. It fit very nicely.

[@peteg22397]

Also worth noting, for any who are curious, that the part where the driver goes past the tyres is often referred to as 'the tyres'

[@Hornskewer1982]

RIP Sir Michael Gambon thank you for all the years of entertainment you provided to us all

[@haydonhoneycutt3633]

Gambon gets a lot of credit for going around on two wheels on the last corner, but compared to Tom Cruise he kept it together well.

[@honestabe5153]

Lmaooooooooooooooo

[@Guitarfollower22]

1:08 Bro that interference sound is so nostalgic. Back when I had a flip phone, when someone called me but before the phone started ringing, interference, with anything wireless, would cause that sound.

[@MondySpartan]

I still hear this sound to this day especially when I’m wearing headphones. And I’m using modern tech.

[@thefreebooter8816]

Tape players on pause do it so much

[@monkeyboy007007]

RIP to this absolute legend. One of the greatest moments on Top Gear

[@ianrobertson3419]

Much respect for Sir Michael Gambon. I enjoyed his acting very much. My condolences.

[@CognizantPotato]

It seems like he and James would be best friends!

[@Badbhoys]

Correct 😂

[@Ty-qv3ml]

No. Micheal has and does live a lavish expensive life with all the premiums aspects in life. He's pretty humble, but he's still a snob (harsh truth) whereas James is the careless, cheap and from a lower class background.

[@Ty-qv3ml]

Personally I don't think they'd get a long. They'd get a long mutually but not as good friends.

[@PollyTicallycorrect]

We're all here for the same reason... we'll always remember him for that. Thank you Sir!

[@LINDYDAWN1969]

A true gent. A wonderful actor. What a voice, and what tales! RIP Sir.❤

[@ridergilwin1494]

This popped onto my feed today. Rest in peace, Sir Michael.

[@sweetfreedomGB]

I had the enormous pleasure of meeting Michael Gambon, on the set of Harry Potter at Leavesden Studios where I worked back then. All I can say is what a splendid person he was, bestowed with the most incredible natural wit, like no other person I have ever met. An all round amazing and truly special human being.

[@richardforster2723]

RIP to the best TV show ever

[@DarrylKerr]

very true

[@ajgensel9359]

Richard Forster The Grand Tour on Amazon is a good substitute, it's a bit hit or miss but the good episodes are on par with the best of Top Gear.

[@samhersir]

Yep the moment Jeremy James and Richard left that was it top gear is done. There is no substitution for these three and the stig of course

[@mtbthiccness3605]

Grand tour just ended sadly

[@chrissheldon8296]

Came back to watch this as soon as I heard the news. RIP Sir.

[@oliverhawksworth9964]

What an incredible man, it’s so sad to see him go. He will always be remembered fondly ❤️

[@terrywbreedlove]

Finally got to see the Corner damn I have been looking for years for this most famous moment.

[@Kyukon9]

Clarkson looks so young.

[@rowanturner6205]

Seishiro Haga alcohol

[@fredk6992]

@@rowanturner6205 or over 10 years of living

[@honestabe5153]

He was

[@RightOnBud]

That's a relative statement considering he's 28 here.

[@hipster_tacos]

@@RightOnBud Where the hell did you get 28 from? Clarkson was 42 when this was filmed

[@mkelebay]

I like how Clarkson has on multiple occasions talked about ripping through bus lanes. I have the feeling this animal is just going triple the speed limit down the bus lanes every day.

[@caseyrevoir]

00:01:06, 00:01:19 This strange noise is a cell phone signal. Early 2000's I used to know my phone was ringing even on silent because this noise would come through speakers in a radio

[@izabelamlynarczyk]

Yeah, I even checked if I got sm message or sth :D

[@oenrn]

That noise in fact started before the phone started ringing, which was funny because I could always surprise people by picking it up even before the first ring just when the call started.

[@Guitarfollower22]

Haha i noticed that too. Made me smile, very nostalgic

[@braex677]

yes!!! my dads car alarm used to go off with the phone sometimes and i can remember that noise from the doorbell speaker haha

[@Josmersuero]

Home radios still do that.

[@lukebarnes8097]

RIP Michael. Such a funny man and a fantastic actor.

[@sirorangutan4228]

RIP to Michael Gambon, your Top Gear lap was amazing, and your acting as Dumbledore is memorable.

[@DarthTalon66]

Always

[@ginoaerts6722]

R.I.P you made top gear unforgettable .

[@J.Jayy04]

RIP Michael Gambon, rest easy and fly high

[@lewangillard9701]

I love Michael Gambon, he's so effortlessly funny hahaha

[@TheRealClankZoka]

R.I.P to this national treasure of actor.

[@Devilke]

Michael Gambon took that corner calmly.

[@NeoClassicLine]

R.I.P I love Gambon❤

[@derbyjr]

Rest in Piece Sir Michael Gambon, you will forever be immortalized by those of us who grew up watching Top Gear

[@owenjackson2390]

Rest in peace you absolute legend ❤️

[@thanostheclub]

What an actor, what a man. RIP Sir Michael Gambon.

[@shaka46664]

Tog Gear race track gone, Sir Michael Gambon gone; memories live on. Rest in power Legend🙏🙏🙏

[@dannenp3110]

I remember watching this when it first aired. I'd forgotten how far back my love of Top Gear goes.

[@4catmomma150]

I’ve never seen Gambons first visit. Brilliant! Worth the wait🏆

[@CynicalBastard511]

I think this was the best interview ever in all of Top Gear's history. May Sir Michael Gambon Rest In Peace.

[@mr.chapel4179]

RIP Gambon. Dumbeldore died with Richard Harris. I would give a lot for see the original ccol D. to fight with "Tom..." Gambon had a lot of good., great and awfull movies. Not hate him for a sec; just not get glorify sokmebody, just bc he/she is dead. Most of "you" did not a single "F" to him until he live.

[@sweetfreedomGB]

Unless you had met him like I did, a simply incredible person unlike most in his industry

[@FrostWolf52849]

This show was the best show on BBC no doubt, such a shame they ruined it firing Jeremy and hiring Chris Evans. Well at least robot wars is back!

[@KurtisTheLoyalBriton]

But it does not have Jeremy Clarkson or Craig Charles hosting it anymore, so it will be awful just like new top gear.

[@RayOLight]

We will never see a celebrity again go around the track. It is such a shame they didn’t keep doing that. I would put it on, go to the lap watch that.

[@gwishart]

It's hard to think of any job where you can punch your boss in the face and not get fired.

[@BALLOTELLIAGUER]

@@KurtisTheLoyalBriton you were right, my second favourite BBC show (robot wars) was ruined...

[@greenfire919]

So this is the famous Gambon...

[@florianbarkowski6856]

"...Gambon and across the line" Rest in Peace to a legend. Shall your memory not be forgotten. And remember: " Happiness can be found in the darkest of times, if one only remembers to turn on the light."

[@Witchyrose2349]

🪄🪄🪄

[@mrhob6355]

As if by magic he lifted a car off the ground . Who else could play a wizard so well if not the late Sir Michael . And we will always have Gambon corner to inspire us . Much better than a commerative plaque on a bench or Oscars or Bafta awards .

[@RedNip123]

Love how he is chatting with the audience before he is called up

[@Jaymac720]

This took place between the release of The Chamber of Secrets and Prisoner of Azkaban. No one had seen this man as Dumbledore on the big screen yet.

[@geoffamj6689]

RIP sir michael gambon🕊🕊

[@Thodsen92]

Its funny to see how few people were at the shows at that time, compared to how packed their studio is today :D

[@honestabe5153]

True

[@honestabe5153]

They changed their format

[@Shawnchapp]

@@honestabe5153 ya to a dead show LMAO

[@Deputybull]

RIP Sir Michael, you will be missed. Thanks for all the entertainment

[@DistractedGenius]

Rest in peace to one of the most memorable laps in TG history! Gone but not forgotten!

[@ashton5058]

Oh damn rip

[@ElishaTigaMusic]

Literally knew about the news a few minutes ago and this was the first thing that popped in my mind. Rest in Peace Michael Gambon

[@MrKiwiKiller97]

My wife said Michael Gambon and Immediatly my head went to "Hmmm I know him from Top Gear" Instead of "Oh Dumbledore" Like most folk

[@AndrewSmith-jx4pg]

R.I.P ❤

[@BruhMan4]

Rest in peace, Sir Michael Gambon. Famous Dumbledore actor and an actor who had a test track corner named after him. Fly high Mr. Gambon

[@khrisbreezy3628]

Rest in Peace Sir Michael Gambon. Your corner will live on, like you 😞 1940-2023

[@Rleatfitness]

RIP to a legend

[@jeyjey5547]

Sir Michael Gambon was rly talented actor,friendly and down to earth guy and he got brilliant humour n sharp mind 👍 R.i.p Sir Gambon,you are now with God and ur Legend will never been forgotten! 🙏✝️

[@somethingsock6707]

What’s fascinating to me is the small noise at around 1:07. This noise is usually heard when phones interact with audio equipment. My question is: when did someone’s cell phone signal noises make it onto this recording?

[@struanmurray2291]

Rest in Peace, Sir! 🙌🏻

[@pionelpessi1022]

Had to come back here after hearing he had passed away. RIP Sir Michael Gambon

[@alberttwangle893]

Classic. Great actor, great guy. Rip broski

[@mylife1221]

it's been 13 years since i commented here. RIP Michael Gambon, i'll never forget the impact you had on my childhood

[@Jim_M_75]

RIP Sir Michael, just heard the news now and thought of this episode of top gear. Legendary actor, superb voice and nice bloke, really funny too.

[@hossein11111]

DUMBLEDORE YOU LEGEND!

[@DarthTalon66]

Never forgotten, I know your in a better place now. 🕊/*

[@kenny450]

Rip Sir Michael gambon

[@user-ux2dd9pp8x]

Rewatching this after hearing the news of his passing, RIP

[@stevendegner9916]

He was a car Enthusiast, he loved vehicles. And I've seen his collection on the internet, and hes got a heck of a couple ferraris. He will be sadly missed. I thought Richard Harris was a really good dumbledore until I started seeing. Michael Gambon played him, and he really took the role and made it his own.

[@PorkchopsJohnson]

Rest in peace, Legend.

[@all-caps3927]

RIP Michael Gambon, it's immensely difficult to see your childhood heroes die as you grow up - but we must continue to have fun and enjoy life for all its virtues as I'm sure Mr. Gambon would've encouraged being the magical individual he was. It will be one of my life's biggest regrets not seeing him act live, but his contributions to theatre and children's imaginations shall live on forever - a priceless man.

[@bytemegga]

thank you Sir Michael Followthrough

[@godSPARDA1995]

Dumbledore is good at driving cars

[@RayOLight]

Alaiddin Emre Özyurt You know he’s a wizard when he can make a reasonably priced car fly when he turns

[@mstexasg6243]

RIP Sir Michael!!!

[@guymichelasseke8103]

R.I.P & LONG LIVE DUMBLEDORE 🧙🏻‍♂️🪄🌟⭐️🌙🕊

[@jeremymarkey4951]

Rest in peace Sir Michael Followthrough.❤️

[@nicholasstocker8864]

5:24 Coming up through Gambon, two wheels off the ground, and the legend crosses the line!

[@roachdoggjr111]

1:20 Thought I was about to get a phone call for a second. Then I remembered I haven't owned a landline in well over a decade.

[@Vuurvogel2]

"Hehehehe! Brilliant innit?" ( at 6.06) Haha gotta like the guy!

[@geotay]

RIP Sir

[@Chronoir3]

*RIP professor!*

[@richardtodorov]

Rest In Peace Legend!

[@nadiyahak]

i love how casually he says, "i feigned a heart attack."

[@TGreerTGreer]

Rest in peace, Sir Michael Gambon

[@WomanNextDoor]

Fast forward to 2020, and Sir Michael was being sued by an aviation solicitor cyclist for running over his foot while Sir Michael was driving a 4x4 2 tonne Land rover. I can hear Clarkson laughing his head off at this.

[@Truggahneer]

RIP Sir.