Fifth Gear
Season 8

s08e01 / Series 8, Episode 1

10th Oct '05 - 7:30pm
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s08e02 / Series 8, Episode 2

17th Oct '05 - 7:30pm
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s08e03 / Series 8, Episode 3

24th Oct '05 - 7:30pm
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s08e04 / Series 8, Episode 4

31st Oct '05 - 7:30pm
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s08e05 / Series 8, Episode 5

7th Nov '05 - 7:30pm
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s08e06 / Series 8, Episode 6

14th Nov '05 - 7:30pm
Series 8, Episode 6 Summary

Vicki Butler-Henderson takes on a passing-defying challenge to get into the record books. Her goal is to drive in a straight line at 150mph - while wearing a blindfold. Tiff Needell takes the Ferrari F430 Spider for a spin at the Snetterton circuit, while Jon Bentley compares petrol brands to discover if premium fuels are worth the extra expense.

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s08e07 / Series 8, Episode 7

21st Nov '05 - 7:30pm
Series 8, Episode 7 Summary

Tiff Needell test-drives the M6, BMW's new flagship car, which boasts a V10 engine capable of speeds in excess of 200mph. Vicki Butler-Henderson travels to Portugal to take the Mazda MX5 for a spin. Jon Bentley talks to road traffic accident investigators about the tricks of the trade, and stages a crash for them to solve.

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s08e08 / Series 8, Episode 8

28th Nov '05 - 7:30pm
Series 8, Episode 8 Summary

Jason Plato takes the Ford Focus ST for a spin, and compares its performance to other `hot hatches' - including 2004's Fifth Gear Car of the Year the Volkswagen Golf GTi. Tiff Needell considers Monaco's Grand Prix street circuit, and maps out a route through London for a British equivalent. Jon Bentley enlists the aid of stuntman Steve Truglia in crashing through a roadblock.

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s08e09 / Series 8, Episode 9

5th Dec '05 - 7:30pm
Series 8, Episode 9 Summary

Tiff Needell takes the Porsche Cayman for a spin on the A537, which has gained a reputation for being the most dangerous road in Britain. Tom Ford puts the fastest diesel cars to the test to see how they compare with equivalent petrol-powered vehicles, and Jon Bentley reports on the latest form of car crime - number plate theft.

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s08e10 / Series 8, Episode 10

12th Dec '05 - 7:30pm
Series 8, Episode 10 Summary

The series concludes with the annual Fifth Gear awards. The team reveal their favourite vehicle in a wide range of categories, before announcing their selection for Car of the Year. Plus, Jason Plato test-drives the Lamborghini Gallardo SE, which boasts a 520bhp engine capable of speeds of up to 190mph.

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s08e11 / Series 8, Episode 11

19th Dec '05 - 7:30pm
Series 8, Episode 11 Summary

A chance to see some of the most popular and spectacular reports of the last series. Highlights include Jason Plato trading places with a Navy pilot and getting the opportunity to fly a Harrier jump jet, along with Tiff Needell taking a Williams Formula One car out for a test-drive. There's also the team's examination of the Aston Martin V8 Vantage - rumoured to be used in the next James Bond film.

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