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When does Top Gear Season 2 come out?

Top Gear Season 2 premiered Tuesday, May 1, 1979 on BBC Two and ended Tuesday, July 3, 1979. The season has 10 episodes.

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1. Richard Becomes a Driving God

Every day in central London approximately 140 vehicles are towed away by the Metropolitan Police and taken to compounds. Angela reports on what happens to your car when you park it illegally. Noel Edmonds tests some of the new cars just coming into the showrooms and Judith Jackson takes to the country in a new four-wheel-drive vehicle. Alec Jones, Chief Instructor of the Institute of Advanced Motorists, sets a driving problem.

Tuesday · 47 years ago

2. The Team Finds the Fastest Political Party

Three-quarters-of-a-million motorists take their cars to Europe each year and one in ten end up needing some kind of help whilst abroad. Angela investigates how motorists can best cope with unfamiliar situations. Barrie Gill reports on a special Top Gear economy run and Noel Edmonds tests some new cars coming into our showrooms now. Cars of the Stars: Dave Lee Travis tells us about his dragster. Alec Jones , Chief Instructor of the Institute of Advanced Motorists, sets a driving problem.

Tuesday · 47 years ago

3. David Soul Breaks Two Lianas

Would you drop your child face downwards from a third-floor window? The impact is exactly the same for an unsecured child in the passenger seat of a car crash at 30 mph. Judith Jackson investigates child seat safety. How Fair are those Speeding Fines? Dr. Vernon Coleman has made a special study of the variations in punishments handed out by magistrates and Geoffrey Norman , Secretary of the Magistrates' Association, answers the case. Noel Edmonds tests some new cars coming into our showrooms and Alec Jones, Chief Instructor of the Institute of Advanced Motorists, sets a driving problem.

Tuesday · 47 years ago

4. Clarkson Doesn't Get Bored of Driving

Technology has totally changed the performance of today's tyres and Angela examines the latest developments. Are You Thinking of Buying a New Car? Mike Dornan and Gill Pyrah begin a series designed to help the prospective buyer. Noel Edmonds tests some new cars coming into our showrooms and Alec Jones, Chief Examiner of the Institute of Advanced Motorists, sets a driving problem.

Tuesday · 47 years ago

5. Clarkson Doesn't Hate a 911

Angela joins the motoring press at Donington race circuit. Are You Thinking of Buying a Used Car? with Mike Dornanand Gill Pyrah. Noel Edmonds tests another new car and Alec Jones, Chief Examiner of the Institute of Advanced Motorists, sets a driving problem.

Tuesday · 47 years ago

6. The Team Doesn't Set a Caravan Land Speed Record

Each day of the year six pedestrians are killed and fifty seriously injured, and half involve children under 14 years of age. Angela Rippon reports on research towards safer car design. Are You Thinking of Buying a Banger? Mike Dornan and Gill Pyrah continue the series designed to help the prospective buyer of a well-used car avoid a few of the pitfalls. Noel Edmonds tests another new car and Alec Jones, Chief Examiner of the Institute of Advanced Motorists, sets a driving problem.

Tuesday · 47 years ago

7. Richard Flattens a Portakabin

The Problems People Have with Their New Cars: New owners have a chance to air their grievances about unsafe and badly made cars. Mike Dornan reports on a new method of weighing lorries which could be bad news for overloaded juggernauts. Noel Edmonds tests another new car and Alec Jones, Chief Examiner of the Institute of Advanced Motorists, sets a driving problem.

Tuesday · 47 years ago

8. James and Richard Go Camping in Cabriolets

Citizens' Band Radio - Mike Dornan investigates whether we should be free to make CB Radio the motorists' friend. Judith Jackson spends a day with perhaps the most enthusiastic motorcyclists in Britain - Junior Grasstrack Racing. and Noel Edmonds tests a new car.

Tuesday · 47 years ago

9. Jeremy Drives From the Backseat

Angela Rippon goes to the Ruhr to discover technology in a new road information system. Last year Mike Dornan took part in a drink-and-driving test in conjunction with Motor magazine at Brands Hatch. This is a second chance to see this award-winning film. Noel Edmonds tests another new car and Alec Jones, Chief Examiner of the Institute of Advanced Motorists, sets a driving problem.

Tuesday · 47 years ago

10. Clarkson Doesn't Kill a Dog Finale

Barrie Gill reports from the International Transport and Traffic Exposition in Hamburg. Noel Edmonds drives around Silverstone in his own Ford GT40.

Tuesday · 47 years ago

Top Gear Season 2 guest stars

  • Barrie Gill

    Self - Host

  • Judith Jackson

    Self - Host

  • Dave Lee Travis

    Dave Lee Travis

    Self

  • Alec Jones

    Self - Expert

  • Gill Pyrah

    Self - Host

  • Mike Dornan

    Self - Host

Top Gear Season 2 FAQ

When does Top Gear Season 2 come out?

Top Gear Season 2 premiered Tuesday, May 1, 1979 on BBC Two.

How many episodes are in Top Gear Season 2?

Top Gear Season 2 has 10 episodes.

Are new episodes of Top Gear Season 2 released weekly?

New episodes are released weekly.

When is the Top Gear Season 2 finale?

The Top Gear Season 2 finale (Episode 10) aired Tuesday, July 3, 1979.

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