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Top Gear :: Series 8, Episode 1 (08x01)

Episode Information

Title:

Series 8, Episode 1

Episode #:

08x01

Original Airdate:

Sunday May 07th, 2006

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7.5/10 (2 Votes cast)

Other Release Dates: (Edit)
Country:	Aired On:

US (BBC America)	Aug 20, 2007
AU (SBS)	Dec 22, 2007

Episode Crew
Director:	(Unknown)
Writer:	(Unknown)

Episode Summary

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Jeremy Clarkson drives a powerful Swedish supercar, the Koenigsegg CCX and Richard Hammond races a jet-propelled canoe. Plus, the team create the world's first convertible people carrier - by sawing the top off a Renault Espace.

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Guest Stars

Guest Stars
•Jimmy Carr (1)	played	Himself	Recurring (second appearance)
•Justin Hawkins	played	Himself	Recurring (second appearance)
•Trevor Eve	played	Himself	Recurring (second appearance)
•Alan Davies	played	Himself
•James Hewitt	played	Himself (Well Spoken Man)
•Les Ferdinand	played	Himself
•Rick Wakeman	played	Himself