Secret Top Gear special available to watch for free on YouTube

"I'm absolutely insistent that this is up there as one of the all time great bits of British TV. <i>(Image: YouTube/BBC)</i>
"I'm absolutely insistent that this is up there as one of the all time great bits of British TV. (Image: YouTube/BBC)
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Since The Grand Tour ended with 'One For The Road' a couple of years ago, generations of car enthusiasts have mourned the trio's exit and pined for their return.

Jeremy Clarkson, Richard Hammond and James May presented the Amazon Prime Video show since 2016 after leaving the BBC’s motoring programme Top Gear.

They helmed Top Gear from 2002 and produced a regular feature special every Christmas.

In the final instalment, they travel to Zimbabwe to explore challenging landscapes in cars the three men have always wanted – a Lancia Montecarlo, a Ford Capri 3-litre, and a Triumph Stag.

But did you think that was the end? Well, there may be a Top Gear special out there you haven't seen yet.

The secret Top Gear special

In 2008, Top Ground Gear Force was aired as part of Sport Relief.

Clarkson, May and Hammond took over sportsman Steve Redgrave's garden to dispense advice on creating a zero-maintenance lawn, installing an impressive water feature and getting rid of unwanted plants.

One user said under the video 'Top Gear Ground Force - Full Episode': "I'm absolutely insistent that this is up there as one of the all time great bits of British TV. Start to finish wheezing with laughter even years later."

Another commented: "I love how Jeremy starts to introduce himself and Redgrave just waves him off with utter annoyance saying "I know who you are...""


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Jeremy Clarkson takes aim at popular fan account on Twitter

Jeremy Clarkson has slammed a Clarkson's Farm fan account for sharing an AI video depicting him fighting and 'beating up' Prime Minister Keir Starmer.

The video was shared by the fan account ClarksonsFarm1.

This account has nothing to do with Jeremy Clarkson or the Amazon Prime series.

Clarkson then responded and slammed the account that shared it, calling them a 'menace'.

He posted: "That site is a menace. And they’ve blocked me."

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