Seasons & episodes

The AA celebrates its 75th birthday this year. Top Gear takes a nostalgic look at motoring since the turn of the century. A new passenger terminal opens this week at Calais which should assist summer holiday traffic. Top Gear reports. Frank Page tests more ' Frugal Fellows' and George Bailey analyses and demonstrates another motorcycle crash.

Half those taking a driving test fail. Why? Peter Macann looks at the examiner's point of view. The holiday season begins next weekend and Top Gear reports on the latest models and equipment from the Caravan Festival and Exhibition at Brands Hatch. Peter Macann joins Cop Drive - an international cross-country event for police forces. George Bailey analyses another motorcycle crash.

How will our motoring change during the 80s? Tonight Top Gear takes a look into the future to find out some of the new ideas and new products in road transportation likely to be seen within the decade. Top Gear also features the latest news on the motoring scene.

Top Gear continues its look into the future of road transportation in the 80s, highlights the problems of child seatbelts, looks at two new vehicles and attempts to improve your driving technique.

Top Gear takes a closer look at accident investigators; Ian Breach discovers Britain's least-known motor racing champion; Frank Page takes to the hills with the new V8 Land Rover; and Mike Dornan attempts to improve your driving technique.

Mike Dornan takes an early look at the prospects for this year's Motor Show at the National Exhibition Centre. Frank Page gives his impressions of two new small cars; and some driving instructors air their views on driving examiners' interpretation of the rules for passing the test.

Ian Breach meets the contenders for a world title when he goes stock-car racing at Bradford. Top Gear cameras visit the Lucas Electrathon at Donington - a competition to find the battery-powered vehicle which can travel the furthest. Sue Baker gives a progress report on a Trail Park - an area of derelict land where young motor-cyclists can learn to ride and fall safely.

The Paris Motor Show: The world's motor manufacturers exhibit their latest products in the first of the autumn season of motor shows. Frank Page drives to Paris in the new Rolls-Royce and reports on many other new cars.

Frank Page and Merrill Boulton report from the International Motorcycle Show at the National Exhibition Centre on the latest products from the industry, including a brand-new British motorcycle. One of the most spectacular offbeat car races is the All-Wheel Drive Event, and Judith Jackson reports on this cross-country race from Scotland. Back to the Drawing Board: Owners tell us of design faults with their cars, and Frank Page illustrates manufacturers' shortcomings. What's New with Sue: Sue Baker brings us up-to-date with the news of the motoring scene, together with new products and ideas.

Garages have received much adverse publicity for indifferent servicing. Sue Baker finds a consumer watchdog service in New York which could have implications here. One of the most spectacular offbeat car races is the All-Wheel Drive Event and Judith Jackson reports on this cross-country event from Scotland. Back to the Drawing Board: Car owners tell us of design faults and Frank Page demonstrates what they mean. What's New with Sue: Sue Baker with the news of the motoring scene, together with new products and ideas.

Chris Goffey reports from Germany on the ways Volkswagen are tackling the problems of fuel economy. Which British motor manufacturer has an order book with a waiting list for the next five years? Frank Page reports. Ted Clements , Senior Examiner of the Institute of Advanced Motorists, demonstrates good driving techniques. Back to the Drawing Board: Owners tell Frank Page of design faults in their cars. What's New with Sue: Sue Baker brings us up-to-date with the news of the motoring scene, together with new products and ideas.

Top Gear reveals a revolutionary new engine and plans for the manufacture of an entirely new all-British motor car. Frank Page reports from the Motor Insurance Repair Research Centre at Thatcham where they smash cars to help reduce insurance premiums. Ted Clements continues with advice to improve your driving technique and Frank Page takes us Back to the Drawing Board again. What's New with Sue: Sue Baker brings us up to date with the news of the motor industry.

Who cares for the handicapped driver? Sue Baker investigates some of the latest ways in which their special problems are being overcome. Speed limits: are the restrictions on many of our roads as low as they need to be? Frank Page reports. Ted Clements , Senior Examiner of the Institute of Advanced Motorists, demonstrates good driving techniques. Back to the Drawing Board: Owners tell Frank Page of design faults with their cars. What's New with Sue: Sue Baker brings us up to date with news of the motoring scene, together with new products and ideas.

Sue Baker goes out on a day and night patrol with the Leicestershire Police when their unique major incident vehicle takes to the highway. Dixie Dean, Lorry Driver of the Year, and Dickie Duncalfe, a Fleet Service Manager, assess the new Ford Cargo lorry with Chris Goffey, and the new Fiat Panda is road tested by Frank Page. Ted Clements, Senior Examiner of the Institute of Advanced Motorists, demonstrates good driving techniques. Back to the Drawing Board: Owners tell Frank Page of design faults in their cars. What's New with Sue: Sue Baker brings us up-to-date with news of the motoring scene, togetherwithnew products and ideas.

Back-ache Driving: thousands of motorists suffer as a result of poor car seat design. Dr. Bernard Watkin highlights some of the common faults. Six Months On: the Metro and Escort are not now the cars they were when launched last year. Judith Jackson outlines some of the significant changes. Ted Clements , Senior Examiner of the Institute of Advanced Motorists, demonstrates good driving techniques. Back to the Drawing Board: owners tell Frank Page of design faults in their cars. What's New: with Sue Baker

Frank Page reports from the final of the Halfords Popular Motoring Do-It-Yourself Mechanic of the Year competition. Top Gear salutes the Triumph Sports Car with a look at some of the highlights of its successful career. The Metro Job: a report on the introduction of the Metro into Italy. Ted Clements, Senior Examiner of the Institute of Advanced Motorists, demonstrates good driving techniques. What's New with Sue: Sue Baker brings us up-to-date with news of the motoring scene, together with new products and ideas.

Top Gear takes a look at the development of the motor car during the past 100 years while Frank Page anticipates the innovators of tomorrow's cars by looking at some of today's concept cars. Stewart Woodcock tells the story of a classic car - the Aston Martin - and Sue Baker takes a long, hard drive in the new Vauxhall Cavalier.

Top Gear checks on the servicing of cars at a busy garage, while Frank Page finds other ways to have servicing done. Stewart Woodcock tells the story of a classic car - the MG - and Sue Baker road tests a recently introduced British car.

Top Gear goes to Earls Court for the Caravan Camping Holiday Show. Frank Page reports on one of the fastest-growing areas of the motor industry - kit cars. Sue Baker reports on the value of air deflectors to save fuel, particularly as they relate to caravans.

Top Gear sets out to cover some of the most exciting action on this year's Lombard RAC Rally and in particular the progress of Tony Pond in the Dealer Team Vauxhall Chevette and Mike Jackson,'the one-armed rally driver, in a Ford Escort.

Motorway Control Centre. How does a disabled driver cope with breaking down on a motorway, refuelling without getting out of his car or with parking? Martin Duffy reports. Operation Mole: the code-name of the heavy duty vehicle check carried out by the Gwent Constabulary to discover whether trucks are safe and legal and drivers' records are up to date. Every year two million pounds' worth of vehicles are stolen from the London area. Frank Page reports from the Stolen Car Squad Headquarters.

A brand new racing circuit has been constructed to bring motor racing to the Middle East. Drivers and personalities from the world of Grand Prix racing will be flown to Dubai to celebrate this spectacular event. The Land-Rover, for 20 years the workhorse, of the desert, is under increasing competition. Top Gear looks at the rivals in Dubai, and Dan Cherrington road tests two newcomers in Britain. Sue Baker reports on a new versatile vehicle which could have a big impact in Third World countries.

Frank Page takes a driving lesson from legendary rally driver Erik Carlsson to learn how best to cope with winter road conditions. Sam Toy, Chairman and Managing Director of Ford of Britain, reviews the past year and looks forward to the future, in conversation with Peter Smith. Stewart Woodcock tells the story of another classic car, the Jaguar, and William Woollard suggests some useful Christmas presents for the motoring family.

Easter is the first get-away weekend for many motorists and Top Gear finds out how they have fared on the motorways and what they think of the services offered. Also our cameras join a motorway police patrol car to report on typical holiday traffic problems. For those who prefer someone else to do the driving Sue Baker reports on a new super-coach which runs between Glasgow and London and Chris Goffey reports on two new garage ideas which could save time and money. Frank Page reviews some of the latest cars coming to showrooms.