The Top Gear Middle East Special remains one of the most iconic episodes in the history of the BBC franchise. Spanning roughly 1,200 miles across some of the most politically complex and geographically challenging terrain on Earth, it redefined what a car show could achieve.
9.5/10 – loses half a point for Clarkson's fake "I'm lost" panic. top gear middle east
Dealing with extreme heat and the logistical nightmare of crossing a war-torn landscape. The Top Gear Middle East Special remains one
The three hosts are tasked with a biblical challenge: to follow the path of the Three Wise Men. They must travel from Northern Iraq to Bethlehem in Israel, driving two-seater convertibles that cost less than £3,500. Dealing with extreme heat and the logistical nightmare
Jeremy Clarkson, Richard Hammond, and James May were tasked with a biblical mission: following the path of the Three Wise Men to Bethlehem. However, instead of camels, they used open-top sports cars. The Cars: Three Unlikely Nomads
A Mazda MX-5 (which he claimed was actually a "Zunsport" to bypass the rules). Richard Hammond: A Fiat Barchetta Riviera. James May: A BMW Z3.