The one with The ‘Driving God’
Series 2, Episode 1 (2003)
Richard overshadows James May’s first appearance by claiming God-like driving ability – and sets himself up for years of ridicule. Vinnie Jones is our star and Jeremy launches the Love/Hate wall…
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TestsSmarter or stupider?
Jeremy finds himself quite enjoying Smart’s foray into the world of the speedster, but then gets his knickers in a right old twist over its outrageous price tag.
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Other-StuffJames May’s debut!
In his first outing James unburdens his soul on the subject of his beloved Bentley and why it has ruined his life. Then he gets a grilling from JC, not for the last time.
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StuntsHammond incinerates a Nissan Sunny part 1 (series 2, episode 1)
Our Worst Cars Ever survey honours the Nissan Sunny. Richard sorts it out by getting a jet-engined drag racer and parking the wretched little car right behind it.
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CelebsVinnie Jones drives our Reasonably Priced Car (series 2, episode 1)
Hardman reprises his Lock Stock heyday by smashing a stunt head (ie, a melon) in a car door, and then threatens every cowering corner in our Suzuki Liana.
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The-NewsLove it, hate it
Jeremy launches the Love/Hate Wall, but is it a sincere attempt to establish good versus bad or just an excuse for JC to go on endlessly about Kristen Scott-Thomas?
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Hammond drives the Bowler Wildcat (series 2, episode 1)
The injudicious moment of over-excitement while driving a Bowler Wildcat which condemned Hammond to a lifetime of merciless piss-taking.
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1984 commented on this article
at 03:00 am on 09 March 2011
I've been watching the earlier episodes of TG lately and they're just charming. There's a naivety and freshness about the format that's wonderful to watch now. And thank god James has finally arrived on the scene; Series 1 was certainly showing the rough spots.
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