Top Gear series 4

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Top Gear
Series 4
Starring
No. of episodes10
Release
Original networkBBC Two
Original release9 May (2004-05-09) –
1 August 2004 (2004-08-01)
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Series 4 of Top Gear, a British motoring magazine and factual television programme, was broadcast in the United Kingdom on BBC Two during 2004, consisting of ten episodes between 9 May and 1 August;[1] a compilation episode featuring the best moments of the series, titled "Best of Top Gear", was aired on 8 August.[2] This series saw the introduction of elements that would become a key part of the programme's formats, including races and special motoring budget challenges.

This series' highlights included a fuel endurance test between London and Edinburgh, the first major race between a car and public transport, and the presenters conducting their first budget car challenge. After the series concluded, a special edition for Sport Relief, titled "Stars in Fast Cars", was aired on 1 August, which later spawned a spin-off series for the BBC.

Episodes

Main article: List of Top Gear (2002 TV series) episodes
No.
overall		No. in
series		ReviewsFeatures/challengesGuest(s)Original air dateUK viewers
(millions) [3]
301Lotus Exige • Rover CityRover • Aston Martin DB9Epic race: Aston Martin DB9 vs. Eurostar and TGV fast trains – Surrey to Monte Carlo • Apache Gunship helicopter vs. Lotus Exige – can the helicopter get missile lock?Fay Ripley9 May 2004 (2004-05-09)3.28
The presenters conduct a race to
Apache attack helicopter, and May goes undercover to see how rubbish the CityRover is. Finally, Fay Ripley steps in the Suzuki Liana
to set a lap time on a mildly moist track.
312
Ford FAB-1
A nun in a monster truck • Hammond gets hypnotisedPaul McKenna16 May 2004 (2004-05-16)3.31
Clarkson reviews the Alfa Romeo 166 and the Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren, while assessing how the Volvo XC90 compares with the Land Rover Discovery. Meanwhile, May takes a drive in the 2004 Thunderbirds movie version of FAB 1 to see how it fares on the road, and a nun attempts to prove they can drive a monster truck. Finally, hypnotist Paul McKenna has a go in the Liana before causing mischief for one of the presenters.
323
Dodge Charger R/T
£100 car challenge. (Volvo 760 • Audi 80 • Rover 416GTi)Jordan23 May 2004 (2004-05-23)3.36
The presenters each buy a road-legal car for less than £100 - a
Dodge Charger 440 R/T, and Clarkson tries out the Porsche 996 GT3 RS against the Ferrari 360 Challenge Stradale with a track day. Finally, supermodel Jordan
is the latest star in the Liana to do a lap.
334
racing pigeons • Evo vs. STi battle revised
Ronnie O'Sullivan30 May 2004 (2004-05-30)3.24
Clarkson sees if a Audi A8 4.0 TDI can do a drive from London to Edinburgh and back on one tankful of fuel. Meanwhile, there is a race between the Ford SportKa and a flock of racing pigeons, a review of the Porsche Carrera GT, the Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution VIII MR FQ320 and the Subaru Impreza STI WRX WR1, and a game of "car darts" between Hammond and May. Finally, snooker player Ronnie O'Sullivan does a lap in the Liana.
345
Porsche 911 Carrera 2) on the Pendine Sands • Volkswagen Golf gets electrocuted
Johnny Vaughan • Denise van Outen6 June 2004 (2004-06-06)3.39
The trio head to
Denise Van Outen
tagging along.
356
Renault Clio RenaultSport • Jaguar XJS • Cadillac CTS • Nissan Cube
Can you run a car on poo? Hammond Investigates.Sir Terry Wogan13 June 2004 (2004-06-13)3.19
The presenters review two cars not available in Britain - the Nissan Cube, and the Cadillac CTS - and determine which other vehicles they want in the country. Meanwhile, May sees how a modernised version of the Jaguar XJS compares to the original, Clarkson reviews the Renault Clio 182, and Hammond sees if a car can run on "poo". Finally, broadcaster Terry Wogan sees whether he can be good around the track in the Liana.
367
Mercedes-Benz CL 65 AMG
MPVs as minicabs: (Renault Scénic • Ford C-Max)Lionel Richie11 July 2004 (2004-07-11)3.47
Clarkson pits the
Ford C-MAX with a unique challenge - to see how well they fare as minicabs. Finally, Lionel Richie
breaks a wheel off the Liana when he takes to the track.
378Ford GT • Maserati QuattroporteDiesel versus Petrol hot hatch race • Blowing over cars using Boeing 747 jetblast • Tribute to the Rover V8 engineMartin Clunes18 July 2004 (2004-07-18)4.01
Hammond pays tribute to the
petrol Mini Cooper. Finally, Martin Clunes
takes the Liana around the track.
389Two Seater Roadsters: (
Mercedes-Benz SL600) • Convertibles: (Mini Cooper Cabriolet • Vauxhall Tigra • Mercedes-Benz SLK350 • Audi S4 Cabriolet) • Jaguar X-Type Estate
Can you parachute into a moving car?Sir Ranulph Fiennes25 July 2004 (2004-07-25)4.01
There are comparison tests between two seater roadsters - the
Sir Ranulph Fiennes
tackles driving the Liana around the Test Track.
3910
pace car • Car Olympics: long jump
Patrick Kielty1 August 2004 (2004-08-01)3.54
Hammond tests to see if the
Long Jump with cars. Finally, Patrick Kielty
sees if he can put in a fast lap with the Liana.

Spin-Off Special

Title Guest(s) Original air date
Stars in Fast CarsJodie Kidd, Patrick Kielty, Jimmy Carr and Darren Jordon10 July 2004 (2004-07-10)
Hammond and May host a special edition of Top Gear, in which several well-known celebrities take on each other in a series of challenges to see who is best. The show's competitors included Clarkson, Jodie Kidd, Patrick Kielty, Jimmy Carr and Darren Jordon.

References

  1. ^ "Top Gear Series 4". topgearbox.com. 1 May 2005.
  2. ^ "Top Gear - Stars In Fast Cars - Sports Relief (2005)". youtube.com. 16 November 2016. Archived from the original on 21 December 2021.
  3. Broadcasters' Audience Research Board
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