Watch Top Gear: From A-Z

Top Gear: From A-Z is a 90-minute special that chronicles the fantastic journey of the world's most beloved motoring show, Top Gear. The special celebrates Top Gear's incredible 20-year journey from its inception in 1977 to its present-day cult status as a global phenomenon. This nostalgic journey is jam-packed with completely fresh insights and interviews with the key players who have made Top Gear such a hit.

The special tells the story of how the show began as a straightforward motoring review show and then evolved into a wildly popular, award-winning series that has consistently redefined the boundaries of TV entertainment. The program provides a comprehensive guide to all the crazy stunts, the unforgettable challenges, and the iconic motoring features that have become the hallmarks of Top Gear. Even those who may not be familiar with the show will find this almost documentary-like account fascinating and engaging.

The documentary is divided alphabetically by the letters from A-Z, where each letter is associated with a particular car or theme associated with Top Gear. Thus, audiences can expect to see features, interviews, and archive footage in a range of categories, including cars, creations, guests, stunts, presenters, and many more.

Throughout the documentary, there are interviews with many of the stars that have graced the show over the years such as Richard Hammond, James May, and Jeremy Clarkson. There are also interviews with behind-the-scenes figures such as the show's longtime producer, Andy Wilman. These interviews allow the audience to see a side of the Top Gear that they have never seen before. It gives fascinating insights into the planning and execution of the show's most dangerous and wild challenges and how they manage to capture the magic that has kept audiences coming back for more.

From the impossible challenges issued to celebrities such as Tom Cruise, Cameron Diaz, and Simon Cowell to the iconic jump across River Thames, this special guides viewers in a detailed way behind each stunt, creation, and feat that has made the show so popular over the years. Viewers get a bird’s-eye view of the cars that have become synonymous with the show from the Aston Martin Vantage to the legendary Ford GT.

As well as exploring the iconic elements of Top Gear, the documentary also features some of the show's lesser-known themes and characters. From the mysterious Stig to the hilariously named "Hamster," "Captain Slow" and "The Clarkson," the presenters themselves are an integral part of the Top Gear legacy. Each letter of the alphabet serves as a reminder of the show's impact, its relevance, and its enduring legacy.

In the midst of the world's love affair with cars, Top Gear: From A-Z serves as an excellent reminder of why this show captured the imagination of audiences globally. The program has something to offer both the most loyal Top Gear fan, as well as those new to the show. The well-curated interviews, archive footage, and narration combine to create a documentary that is a celebration of the triumphs and occasional mishaps of the show.

In the end, Top Gear's appeal has always been about the boundless enthusiasm for cars, combined with a strong sense of humor. This special documentary serves as an excellent tribute to Top Gear’s place in history as the go-to source of for all things motoring. Anyone who considers themselves a fan of Top Gear, petrolhead or not, should make sure they grab this documentary as a must-see piece of history.

Top Gear: From A-Z is a series that ran for 1 seasons (2 episodes) between December 25, 2015 and on BBC America