Tag Archives: The Stig

British-Themed Easter Eggs Inspired By ‘Doctor Who,’ ‘Sherlock’ and More

By Rachel Marie Paquin | Posted on March 29th, 2013

With Easter just a few days away (March 31), many people are sure to be hard-boiling some eggs and buying a PAAS dye kit. Rather than going with one of the predetermined themes that accompany these packs, why not venture into the world ...

Top Gear Thursday: Top Ten ‘Top Gear’ Moments of 2012

By Paul Hechinger | Posted on December 27th, 2012

The Stig thanks his lucky stars. (BBC America)

Could we have used the word “top” any more times in that headline? But at least you get the idea: we’re aiming for the top here, and we’ll look at the high points of Top Gear over the past year.

Top Gear Thursday: Don’t Worry, Season 19 is on the Way

By staff | Posted on December 20th, 2012

Never fear, Season 19 is near!

You’ve been reading enticing tidbits here and seeing photos of tantalizing sightings there. One day the guys are in Vegas, on another Jeremy is seen in a futuristic looking car/suit-with-wheels.

Top Gear Thursday: Watch Out, ‘Crash Course’ Season Two is Coming!

By Paul Hechinger | Posted on October 18th, 2012

The Hamster tries his hand at a variety of professions in the second season of Richard Hammond’s Crash Course, but perhaps it’s appropriate that he’s starting with a stint as a stunt (yes, the consonance was deliberate) driver on ...

Summer of London: Four of the ‘Top Gear’ Hosts’ Best Moments

By staff | Posted on July 19th, 2012

Top Gear hosts – Jeremy Clarkson, James May, and Richard Hammond– pride themselves on their automotive performance and, of course, outdoing one another. A bit of friendly competition never hurt anyone.

Top Gear Thursday: Richard Hammond – Out of the Landfill and Into the Fire

By staff | Posted on May 3rd, 2012

“I’m off to a good old-fashioned Texas barbeque,” said Richard Hammond of his challenge in next week’s Crash Course (premiering Monday, May 7, 10p/9c).

Top Gear Thursday: A Week of Loopy Records

By staff | Posted on March 22nd, 2012

China holds many obvious world records. It’s the world’s most populous country, with an estimated 1.

Top Gear Thursday: Former Stig Takes the Wheel in 007 Movie ‘Skyfall’

By Paul Hechinger | Posted on February 9th, 2012

The man who was Top Gear’s second – and longest-running – Stig has been spotted on the set of the next James Bond movie, currently filming in London.

Top Gear Thursday: The Boys Go ‘Live’ in Birmingham

By Paul Hechinger | Posted on November 17th, 2011

There was a chariot race – with Jeremy Clarkson, Richard Hammond and James May riding carts pulled by mopeds instead of horses. There was car curling. There was Splat the Rat.