The BEST episodes of Top Gear (1977) season 36
Every episode of Top Gear (1977) season 36, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of Top Gear (1977) season 36!
The original Top Gear (which was aired from 1977 to 2001) started as a monthly television series produced by BBC Midlands, based at Pebble Mill. The 30 minute programmes had a magazine format and were transmitted to viewers in the Midlands region only. Top Gear and its title, was conceived by Executive Producer Derek Smith. The programme covered motoring related issues such as new car road tests, fuel economy, safety, the police, speeding, insurance, second-hand cars and holiday touring.
#1 - Episode 01
Season 36 - Episode 1 - Aired 9/5/1996
The return of the motoring show. Jeremy Clarkson test-drives the Audi A3 hatchback, the latest addition to the range of a booming car manufacturer, while Tiff Needell takes the two-seater Lotus Elise for a spin. Off the road, Quentin Wilson looks at worrying EU plans to make car parts more expensive.
#2 - Episode 02
Season 36 - Episode 2 - Aired 9/12/1996
In tonight's edition, Tiff Needell gets behind the wheel of a 200mph dragster. Jeremy Clarkson compares the new Nissan Skyline coupe with the original, which he reckons is one of the best cars he has ever driven, and Quentin Wilson evaluates the Citroen Saxo.
#3 - Episode 03
Season 36 - Episode 3 - Aired 9/19/1996
Tiff Needell test-drives the Boxster, Porsche's first new car for almost 20 years, while Jeremy Clarkson has a spin in a Lamborghini Diablo. Steve Berry explains why now is an opportune time to take a motorcycle test.
#4 - Episode 04
Season 36 - Episode 4 - Aired 9/26/1996
In tonight's edition of the motoring magazine programme, Jeremy Clarkson tests the Peugeot 306 GTi, Michele Newman tries the Renault Megane Scenic and Andy Wilman drives a new version of the Nissan Micra.
#5 - Episode 05
Season 36 - Episode 5 - Aired 10/3/1996
Tonight, Jeremy Clarkson gives his verdict on Jaguar's long-awaited new coupe, Tony Mason enters the Reliant Robin Championship and Steve Berry rides the Honda Blackbird "superbike".
#6 - Episode 06
Season 36 - Episode 6 - Aired 10/10/1996
In tonight's edition of the motoring magazine programme, Michele Newman visits the home of the Skoda in Prague to view their new Octavia model. And Quentin Wilson casts his eye over the S-class Mercedes.
#7 - Episode 07
Season 36 - Episode 7 - Aired 10/17/1996
Tonight, an insider's guide to the Motor Show at the NEC, Birmingham. And Jeremy Clarkson tests the Ford Ka while Andy Wilman reports from Japan on the new mini people-carrier from Mazda.
#8 - Episode 08
Season 36 - Episode 8 - Aired 10/24/1996
Jeremy Clarkson travels business class with Audi, Mercedes and BMW, as he weighs up the winners and losers in up-market estate cars. And Quentin Wilson discovers the latest market prices on personal number plates.
#9 - Episode 09
Season 36 - Episode 9 - Aired 10/31/1996
Quentin Wilson tests the new Volkswagen Passat, a car previously known for its family-sized practicality, but which now promises a little more excitement. Does it deliver? And Steve Berry goes to Hednesford Raceway for the National Hot Rod championship.
#10 - Episode 10
Season 36 - Episode 10 - Aired 11/7/1996
In tonight's edition of the motoring magazine, Tiff Needell tests the grown-up version of the legendary Caterham Seven. And Andy Wilman reviews La Passione , rock star Chris Rea 's tribute to the Ferrari.
#11 - Episode 11
Season 36 - Episode 11 - Aired 11/14/1996
In tonight's edition of the motoring magazine, Quentin Wilson traces the troubled history of the NSU Ro80, one of the world's first rotary engine cars. And Steve Berry visits the International Motorcycle Show, where the Buell Lightning superbike is on display.
#12 - Episode 12
Season 36 - Episode 12 - Aired 11/21/1996
Andy Wilman visits Japan to drive the RX01, Mazda's latest up-market sports car. Plus action from Spain in the Catalunya Rally.
#13 - Episode 13
Season 36 - Episode 13 - Aired 11/28/1996
In the motoring magazine tonight, Andy Wilman visits the annual Volkswagen "Beetle Bash", an event that revels in rave culture and performance art as much as cars. Plus there's a review of the latest turbo diesels.
#14 - Episode 14
Season 36 - Episode 14 - Aired 12/5/1996
Jeremy Clarkson tests the latest sports roadster, the Mercedes SLK, and Steve Berry drives the SSC, an experimental car full of gadgets including radar.
#15 - Episode 15
Season 36 - Episode 15 - Aired 12/10/1996
Honda's Prelude coupe has been criticised for having conservative styling. Jeremy Clarkson test-drives the latest version to see if its performance outshines its appearance. Andy Wilman reports from Tokyo, where inhabitants of the densely populated city are visiting an off-road arena to emulate the pleasures of a spin in the countryside.
#16 - Episode 16
Season 36 - Episode 16 - Aired 12/19/1996
Quentin Wilson , Steve Berry and Michele Newman join nearly 700 cars and drivers from 23 countries on the centenary London-to-Brighton run.