Top Gear series 2

Top Gear
Series 2
Starring	Jeremy Clarkson Richard Hammond James May
No. of episodes	10
Release
Original network	BBC Two
Original release	11 May (2003-05-11) – 20 July 2003 (2003-07-20)
Series chronology

Series 2 of Top Gear, a British motoring magazine and factual television programme, was broadcast in the United Kingdom on BBC Two during 2003, consisting of ten episodes between 11 May and 20 July; a compilation episode, titled "Best of Top Gear", was broadcast after the series concluded on 27 July, featuring the best moments of the previous two series. Following the first series, the programme saw a changing the hosting line-up, with motoring enthusiast Jason Dawe being replaced by James May, who had previously worked on a series of the original 1977 programme of the same name. It also saw the credits of the programme officially denoting the anonymous driver, "The Stig", as an additional presenter, albeit not in their actual identity. During the original 2003 broadcast of the series, a segment known as "Greatest Car" was shown, where the three hosts (along with five guest hosts) would present a short film about a car they believed was the greatest ever made. Though the Land Rover, whose segment was presented by Richard Hammond, would eventually win, this segment would be cut out of all future airings of the show and means that Series 2 has not been seen in its full, uncut entirety since its original airing. When the series was added to BBC iPlayer in 2021, most of the “Greatest Car” segments were restored, although the Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud and Citroën DS segments were still missing. It is likely the Rolls Royce Cloud segment has been omitted on iPlayer versions and reruns as it featurea Stuart Hall who was subsequently convicted of historical sex offences against children 2013 although the reason the Citroen DS segment is still missing is unknown.

Episodes

Main article: List of Top Gear (2002 TV series) episodes

No. overall	No. in series	Reviews	Features/challenges	Guest(s)	Original air date	UK viewers (millions)
11	1	Smart Roadster • Bowler Wildcat • Bentley T2 • McLaren F1	Drag racer jet engine incinerates Nissan Sunny	Vinnie Jones	11 May 2003 (2003-05-11)	3.15
12	2	Rolls-Royce Phantom • Rover P5 • BMW M3 • Audi S4 • Jaguar E-Type	Fastest political party	Jamie Oliver	18 May 2003 (2003-05-18)	3.28
13	3	Volkswagen Touareg • Lexus SC430 • Hyundai Coupe • BMW Z8 • Perodua Kelisa • Ford Mustang	Country with fastest supercar	David Soul	25 May 2003 (2003-05-25)	2.98
14	4	Jaguar R Coupe • Jaguar Mk II • Mark 3 Jaguar XJR • Jaguar XKR-R • Aston Martin DB7 GT • Black Cab (Austin FX4)	How far can you drive until you become bored in a Mark 3 Jaguar XJR?	Boris Johnson	1 June 2003 (2003-06-01)	3.23
15	5	Porsche 911 Turbo • Ford Street Ka • Triumph TR6 • Renault Clio V6 • Land Rover	Rally pit crew vs. women getting ready for a night out	Anne Robinson	8 June 2003 (2003-06-08)	3.33
16	6	Subaru Impreza WRX STI • Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution VIII • Vauxhall VX220 Turbo • Peugeot 206 GTI • Fiat 500	Land speed record for caravan towing	Richard Whiteley	15 June 2003 (2003-06-15)	2.46
17	7	Koenigsegg CC8S • Renault Mégane • Hummer H1 • Hummer H2 • Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud	Crash testing the Megane with a real driver	Neil Morrissey	22 June 2003 (2003-06-22)	3.61
18	8	Nissan 350Z • Alfa Romeo 147 GTA • Citroën DS • Convertibles: (Citroën C3 Pluriel • Mercedes-Benz CLK500 Convertible • Audi A4 Cabriolet • Daihatsu Copen • Volkswagen Beetle Cabriolet)	The Race for the Universe	Jodie Kidd	6 July 2003 (2003-07-06)	3.76
19	9	Vandenbrink Carver • Volvo S60 R • GM HyWire • Audi Quattro	Drive Vauxhall Signum from the rear seat	Patrick Stewart	13 July 2003 (2003-07-13)	2.91
20	10	TVR T350C • Overfinch Range Rover • Cadillac Sixteen • Volkswagen Phaeton	Fastest disabled driver	Alan Davies	20 July 2003 (2003-07-20)	2.92

Best-of episodes

Total	No.	Title	Feature	Original air date
S1	CE	The Best of Top Gear: 2002–2003	Best Moments from Series 1–2	27 July 2003 (2003-07-27)