We use cookies to enhance your online experience. We need your consent to set cookies. By clicking ACCEPT, you agree to their use and can continue exploring our site. Learn more about cookies in our Cookie Policy.
Top Gear - Middle East Special Full !full! Episode
The Top Gear production team had already mastered the art of the road trip by 2010. However, the Middle East Special added a layer of genuine tension that previous specials lacked. While the Vietnam Special was poetic and the Polar Special was technologically impressive, the Middle East Special was raw, unpredictable, and often dangerous.
When Hammond's Fiat refuses to start, the producers introduce the ultimate insult: a pristine, bright red Hyundai Accent 3-cylinder diesel . The fear of being forced to drive it motivates the trio to keep their convertibles running at all costs. top gear - middle east special full episode
The central narrative of the Middle East Special is a playful, modern-day reenactment of the biblical journey of the Magi. The trio is dropped off at Iraq's Erbil International Airport with a budget of £3,500 each to buy a used open-top sports car. The overarching goal is to drive across the rugged terrains of Iraq, Turkey, Syria, and Jordan, eventually arriving at the birthplace of Jesus in Bethlehem. The Top Gear production team had already mastered
The episode concludes with a brilliant piece of satirical television. Arriving in Bethlehem, the three wise men enter a stable to present their gifts. Instead of gold, frankincense, and myrrh, they offer a gold-wrapped Nintendo DS, a bottle of Joop! aftershave, and a car battery. When Hammond's Fiat refuses to start, the producers
Fans searching for the often ask: "Is it as good as The Grand Tour ’s 'Seamen' or 'Lochdown'?"