Top Gear

The team attempt to prove that the hot hatchbacks of their youth were better than their modern equivalents by buying 'classic' examples of the breed and completing a series of challenges.

Richard is in Lake Como testing the exciting new Alfa Romeo car against Jeremy, who'll be riding a quad bike. James is in Afghanistan looking at the efforts behind the army's largest vehicle redeployment since the WW2.

The trio embark on a long road trip to the Ukraine. When the hosts arrive in Kiev, they receive a fearsome challenge: to complete their journey by driving through Chernobyl

Jeremy is in Italy to celebrate the return of the bespoke Alfa Romeo 8C. Richard is in the dunes of Abu Dhabi. James makes a rare visit to the test track to try out two new models from British sports car maker Caterham.

Richard is in Abu Dhabi to drive a new hybrid sports car from Porsche. Jeremy and James are tasked with shooting and presenting a safe cycling public information film to an expert panel featuring cycling legend Chris Boardman.

Jeremy, Richard and James are on a mission to build a bridge over the River Kwai in Thailand. What follows is an epic journey of beautiful scenery, ongoing malfunction, and the constant bickering between the three hosts.

Jeremy, Richard and James continue their journey in three ancient and barely functioning trucks, heading toward their final challenge - building a bridge over River Kwai in Thailand.