Middle East Top Gear Special Jun 2026

The biggest surprise? The "Baby Jesus" in the manger was revealed to be a , complete with tiny racing overalls and a helmet.

The choice of cars was a deliberate setup for disaster. The Middle East is not known for its smooth, convertible-friendly coastal roads, but rather for its jagged mountain passes and sweltering desert tracks. Almost immediately, the terrain began to take its toll. James May suffered a head injury early in the trip when a recovery strap snapped, reminding viewers that despite the scripted banter, the physical risks were very real. middle east top gear special

– At a roadside shawarma stand, they debate whether the Toyota Hilux is the only genuinely cool car in the Middle East. May argues for the Nissan Patrol. Clarkson says a gold-plated Range Rover with tinted windows is “unironically brilliant.” Hammond just wants air conditioning. The biggest surprise