White vans: a cultural icon of modern Britain, carriers of goods, fat men and England flags. The lads duly pay homage to this iconic vehicle this week when they get behind the wheel of their own vans to find out which it the best to drive, the easiest to steal and the fastest. All will be revealed and more, as they become bona-fide roadies for The Who. This should save the band from smashing their instruments themselves...



Richard gets to drive the new Noble M15; the Rolls Royce 101 EX concept car is in the studio and Ray Winstone is the Cockney in a Reasonably Priced Car. Jenson Button also tries his luck around the track in the Liana. Will he manage to complete the lap? He should do as the Liana is undoubtedly more reliable than the Lucky Strike Honda.

Episode Viewers and Ratings

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

Top Gear Season 8 Episodes...

• s08e01 - Series 8 Episode 1
• s08e02 - Series 8 Episode 2
• s08e03 - Series 8 Episode 3
• s08e04 - Series 8 Episode 4
• s08e05 - Series 8 Episode 5
• s08e06 - Series 8 Episode 6
• s08e07 - Series 8 Episode 7
• s08e08 - Series 8 Episode 8

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!