Ep 8. Best of Special 1

The episode titled "Best of Special 1" from season 14 of the popular British car show Top Gear brings some of the best moments from previous episodes. The hosts, Jeremy Clarkson, Richard Hammond, and James May go down memory lane as they reminisce about their favorite moments from their travels and challenges over the years.

The episode starts with the trio talking about their favorite challenges, such as the amphibious vehicle challenge in which they had to cross the English Channel, and the Polar Special where they raced to the North Pole. They also discuss some of their favorite cars featured on the show, including the Bugatti Veyron and the Noble M600.

Next, the episode takes a trip back to season 10, where the team took on a challenge to see who could race from Switzerland to Blackpool in a single tank of fuel. May chose a Volkswagen Polo Bluemotion, which was the most fuel-efficient car available at the time, while Hammond opted for a BMW M3, a powerful sports car not known for its fuel efficiency. Meanwhile, Clarkson got his hands on a powerful yet less fuel-efficient Aston Martin DBS. The race results in a surprising finish, and viewers get to relive this classic Top Gear moment.

The episode then switches to season 12, where the presenters took on a challenge to recreate the famous Vietnam War movie Apocalypse Now. The challenge saw the presenters driving through Vietnam in three boats, each of which had been converted into a car. Along the way, they faced many difficulties like monsoon rains and tight roads, but they ultimately made it to their destination. The episode shows extended footage from this incredible journey, and viewers get to experience the camaraderie between the three presenters.

After that, the episode jumps to season 13, where the trio headed to Bolivia for an epic adventure. They were tasked with driving across the country's salt flats in a series of cars priced under $5,000. May chose a BMW 325i, while Hammond opted for a Suzuki Samurai and Clarkson went with a Porsche 924. The cars faced some difficult conditions, including extremely high altitudes and bumpy terrain. But the presenters also enjoyed the beautiful scenery while driving, and viewers get to relive the journey through Bolivia with them.

The episode concludes with the trio looking back at some of their favorite moments from the show's past seasons. They talk about some of the famous guests on the show, including Tom Cruise and Cameron Diaz. They also discuss some of their favorite cars, including the iconic Toyota Hilux famously known for being indestructible and the infamous Reliant Robin, which made an appearance on the show several times.

Overall, "Best of Special 1" from season 14 of Top Gear is a great trip down memory lane for fans of the show. Viewers get to relive some of the most iconic moments from the show's history and experience the camaraderie between the three presenters.