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

Rachel Marie Paquin — Fri, 29 Mar 2013 17:32:31 +0000

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

Paul Hechinger — Thu, 27 Dec 2012 20:45:44 +0000

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

staff — Thu, 20 Dec 2012 18:30:04 +0000

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!

Paul Hechinger — Thu, 18 Oct 2012 15:54:20 +0000

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

staff — Thu, 19 Jul 2012 18:32:11 +0000

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

staff — Thu, 03 May 2012 22:00:30 +0000

“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

staff — Thu, 22 Mar 2012 16:23:59 +0000

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’

Paul Hechinger — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 20:00:39 +0000

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

Paul Hechinger — Thu, 17 Nov 2011 16:29:30 +0000

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.

Top Gear Thursday: Birmingham’s ‘Top Gear Live’ Begins Tomorrow

Paul Hechinger — Thu, 10 Nov 2011 14:00:31 +0000

•Ready for Top Gear Live? Well, you better hurry. It opens tomorrow and runs through the weekend in Birmingham (that’s England, NOT Alabama).