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EP1 Episode 1 Feb 22, 2001

Tonight, chasing the Mondeo and the Renault Laguna, the Lamborghini Miura and how it will blow your doors off, and the future may well be bright but does it make sense.

EP2 Episode 2 Mar 01, 2001

Jason Barlow takes a ride in the new Alfa 147, which Alfa Romeo hopes will make waves in the small-car market. Tiff Needell, meanwhile, road-tests the 180 XKR-R, a souped up performance Jaguar which could soon grace showrooms.

EP3 Episode 3 Mar 08, 2001

Vicki Butler-Henderson looks at whether the brand new Volkswagen Lupo GTi’s sporty credentials live up to its looks, while Jason Barlow tests the remarkable new Citroën C5.

EP4 Episode 4 Mar 15, 2001

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EP5 Episode 5 Mar 22, 2001

Jason Barlow tests the new MG F Trophy, one of Rover’s new sporting models, while Vicki Butler-Henderson checks out Vauxhall’s lastest Astra diesel — the Eco 4.

EP6 Episode 6 Mar 29, 2001

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EP7 Episode 7 Apr 05, 2001

EP8 Episode 8 Apr 12, 2001

Tonight’s show reveals the results of a special customer satisfaction survey — a study into buying, owning and running a car that reveals the very best and worst of different models, including which car registered an amazing 1,800 faults.

EP9 Episode 9 Apr 19, 2001

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EP10 Episode 10 Apr 26, 2001

This week in the motoring magazine Vicki Butler-Henderson tests Citroën and Peugeot hatchbacks that offer better-than-average performance for little more than the cost of a standard model. Plus Tiff Needell learns how to handle a high-powered motorcycle on the road.

EP11 Episode 11 May 03, 2001

The latest model from Jaguar’s production lines, the X-Type, marks a radical departure for the luxury brand. Jason Barlow takes the saloon sports car for a spin to see whether its makers will succeed in appealing to a younger demographic, or whether the X-Type will damage their reputation as a top people’s car manufacturer.

EP12 Episode 12 May 10, 2001

A look at the new Peugeot 307 — has it got what it takes to lead the family hatchback pack? Plus, is the recently revived, Dutch-designed Spyker CS Spyder worth its £150,000 price tag?

EP13 Episode 13 May 17, 2001

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EP14 Episode 14 May 31, 2001

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EP15 Episode 15 Jun 07, 2001

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EP16 Episode 16 Jun 14, 2001

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EP17 Episode 17 Jun 21, 2001

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EP18 Episode 18 Jun 28, 2001

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EP19 Episode 19 Jul 05, 2001

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EP20 Episode 20 Jul 12, 2001

Tiff Needell sees how BMW’s new Mini One compares with its rivals, and competes against Vicki Butler-Henderson in a downhill race at the Goodwood Festival of Speed.

EP21 Episode 21 Jul 19, 2001

Tiff Needell and the team test the quality of the new MG road cars and take a look behind-the-scenes at John Travolta’s new film Swordfish, which features a TVR Tuscan in the spectacular car chase sequence.

EP22 Episode 22 Jul 26, 2001

Twenty percent of Britain’s income is spent on motoring. Jason Barlow, Vicki Butler-Henderson, Adrian Simpson and Tiff Needell explore ways of halving that figure by offering advice on the best second-hand deals, reducing insurance premiums, fuel economy and inexpensive maintenance.

EP23 Episode 23 Aug 02, 2001

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EP24 Episode 24 Aug 09, 2001

Tiff Needell test-drives the eagerly-awaited Aston Martin V12 Vanquish, the most talked-about supercar ever to come out of Britain. So does the beautiful two-seater coupe with a top speed of 190mph meet expectations?

EP25 Episode 25 Aug 16, 2001

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EP26 Episode 26 Aug 23, 2001

Vicki Butler-Henderson road-tests the new Tuscan S, which is rumoured to reach speeds of up to 200mph. Plus a look at where to buy cheap cars, and the new number-plate system.

EP27 Episode 27 Aug 30, 2001

Jason Barlow tries out the latest update of the Ford Thunderbird, Tiff Needell assesses the merits of the BMW M3 convertible, while Adrian Simpson tries to understand how the inside of a car can tell you about its owner.

EP28 Episode 28 Sep 06, 2001

Tiff Needell test-drives new models from TVR and AC, while Vicki Butler-Henderson rides in the Arrows three-seater Formula One car. Jason Barlow assesses the future of green-engine technology, and tries out a fuel cell-powered car.

EP29 Episode 29 Sep 27, 2001

Jason Barlow compares the new Rat Stilo with the Ford Focus, there’s a report from the Frankfurt Motor Show including the lowdown on next year’s new cars, and Tiff Needell drives sideways as he participates in a stunt competition.

EP30 Episode 30 Oct 04, 2001

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EP31 Episode 31 Oct 11, 2001

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EP32 Episode 32 Oct 25, 2001

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EP33 Episode 33 Nov 08, 2001

Jason Barlow, Adrian Simpson and design guru Richard Seymour assess what makes the Ford Focus a bestseller.

EP34 Episode 34 Nov 15, 2001

Jason Barlow and Adrian Simpson take a look at the Land Rover Freelander and its competition in the off-roader market, while Tiff Needell test-drives the FBS Census.

EP35 Episode 35 Dec 10, 2001

Vicki Butler-Henderson sizes up the new Volkswagen Polo, while Jason Barlow and Adrian Simpson report on BMW’s fortunes in the competitive executive-car market.

EP36 Episode 36 Dec 17, 2001

Vicki Butler-Henderson and Adrian Simpson compare the merits of British roadster the MG F with international counterpart the Mazda MX-5. Tiff Needell races a Mini Cooper and Jason Barlow tests the new Mercedes SL500.
8.4| 0h30m| TV-PG| en| More Info
Released: 13 July 1978 Ended
Producted By: BBC
Country: United Kingdom
Budget: 0
Revenue: 0
Official Website: https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p00h0n09
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Motoring programme featuring reviews of and reports about cars of all types.

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