Top Gear: Ambitious But Rubbish

Series 1

This compilation show presented by Richard Hammond takes a look back at Top Gear's most famous creations from the past 21 seasons. Relive many of the greatest and boldest endeavors in all their splendor, including the Train-Cars, James' Caravan Airship, the Hammerhead Eagle-i Thrust and the Hovervan.

Where to Watch Series 1

8 Episodes

Episode 1
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Episode 1Memorable moments of ineptitude; a convertible minivan; James May tries to drive up an Icelandic volcano.
Episode 2
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Episode 2Richard Hammond scours the Top Gear archives to relive the team's attempt to cross the English Channel in home-made amphibious cars.
Episode 3
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Episode 3Clips include an attempt to find the best bus for London's streets, and creating a dual purpose combine harvester-based snow plough.
Episode 4
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Episode 4Host Richard Hammond shares more disastrous outcomes, including building the world's first hovercraft van and having a go at launching a Reliant Robin into space.
Episode 5
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Episode 5Relive the Top Gear team's attempts to constructing a V8-powered rocking chair, building Top Gear's own electric car, and making the world's first caravan-based train.
Episode 6
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Episode 6Highlights include creating stretch limos based on European cars, giving a Mercedes S Class a country cottage style make-over, and Jeremy Clarkson making a public information film.
Episode 7
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Episode 7Look back at the a V8-powered food blender and a caterham car in a race against the Stig.
Episode 8
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Episode 8Richard Hammond guides viewers through another batch of the most disastrous outcomes. Building an old, people-friendly car; creating motorhomes suited to British roads.