Episode [extra Quality]: Top Gear - Middle East Special Full
Each presenter was given a to purchase a second-hand two-door convertible sports car : Jeremy Clarkson: Mazda MX-5 (decorated in a "Technicolour Dreamcoat" paint scheme) Richard Hammond: Fiat Barchetta Riviera Special (later modified with a nomadic tent appearance) James May:
In a classic display of schoolboy humor, Clarkson and Hammond used the cover of night to repaint James May’s beloved BMW Z3 in a bright, ridiculous camouflage pattern, much to May’s clinical fury the following morning. The Bethlehem Finale
The Top Gear Middle East Special stands as one of the most ambitious, culturally significant, and enduringly popular episodes in the history of the BBC’s flagship motoring show. Broadcast during Series 16 as a Boxing Day special in December 2010, the episode features Jeremy Clarkson, Richard Hammond, and James May attempting to retrace the journey of the Three Wise Men. Using three affordable open-top sports cars, the trio covers 1,200 miles across some of the most geopolitically complex and geographically challenging terrain on Earth. top gear - middle east special full episode
The Top Gear Middle East Special stands as one of the most ambitious, culturally significant, and enduringly popular episodes in the history of the BBC’s hit motoring show. First broadcast in December 2010 as a festive seasonal event, the feature-length episode pushed Jeremy Clarkson, Richard Hammond, and James May to their absolute limits. Tracking a grueling journey across deserts, political borders, and treacherous mountain ranges, the special combined automotive chaos with real-world geographical stakes. The Premise: The Three Wise Men Tour
The crew originally planned to drive through Iran , but because the BBC is a state-funded broadcaster, the team was denied entry, forcing a detour through Turkey . Each presenter was given a to purchase a
Entering Syria, the tone shifted from cold mountain roads to punishing desert heat. The cars traveled through historic landscapes, stopping in the ancient city of Palmyra and the bustling streets of Damascus. This segment remains highly poignant for fans today, capturing the beauty, architectural heritage, and hospitality of Syria just months before the outbreak of the civil war. 4. Jordan and the Dead Sea
Available for free to viewers within the United Kingdom with a valid TV license. Using three affordable open-top sports cars, the trio
Hammond played it safe. The MX-5 (Miata) is the default answer for cheap roadsters. It was the only car that survived the journey without a single major mechanical fault. Naturally, Clarkson and May relentlessly mocked him for being "boring." Hammond’s main issue was that his car was "too good," which somehow made him the villain of the piece.
