This week: 'driver's cars', the BMW M5 faces the challenge of its rivals; a Lada Riva 1.5E gets a make-over from Lotus and who is Britain's fastest van man?



Also featured are the Audi RS6, the Mercedes-Benz E55 AMG, the new Maserati Coup and a selection of super-minis: Ford Fiesta, Citron C3, Honda Jazz, Nissan Micra and MG ZR.



ir Michael Gambon is the Star in a Reasonably Priced Car.

Episode Viewers and Ratings

Season 1 Episode 8 of Top Gear resulted in a 0.00 rating in the 18-49 demographic.

Top Gear Season 1 Episodes...

• s01e01 - Series 1 Episode 1
• s01e02 - Series 1 Episode 2
• s01e03 - Series 1 Episode 3
• s01e04 - Series 1 Episode 4
• s01e05 - Series 1 Episode 5
• s01e06 - Series 1 Episode 6
• s01e07 - Series 1 Episode 7
• s01e08 - Series 1 Episode 8
• s01e09 - Series 1 Episode 9
• s01e10 - Series 1 Episode 10

Top Gear Show Summary

BBC's hit motoring show is more than just a show to review new cars. Top Gear is essential viewing. Not just for petrol heads, it also has a huge following amongst people with little or no interest in cars - both male and female. This is due to the show's irreverent approach to motoring, the humour and the priceless chemistry between the show's presenters - Jeremy Clarkson, Richard Hammond and James May, with special appearances from the tame racing driver, The Stig.

Don't be fooled, this is not another boring technical car programme, there is carnage, mayhem and fun, with less stuffy mundane car reviews. The boys have races and do crazy things with cars - anything from driving them into swimming pools to setting them on fire!