Hammond’s buggy catching fire, and Clarkson using his own fire extinguisher… on May’s perfectly fine vehicle. 4. “Lochdown” (Season 4, Episode 3) The Scottish Lockdown Special
Clarkson’s Bentley becoming a makeshift boat. 2. “Seamen” (Season 4, Episode 1) The Cambodia & Vietnam Boat Special best the grand tour episodes
The first of the “road trip” specials after the studio tent was retired, Seamen sees the hosts swap wheels for waves. Tasked with navigating the Mekong River from Vietnam to Cambodia, they choose three absurd vessels: Clarkson on a speedboat, May in a traditional wooden riverboat, and Hammond on a floating RV. The episode is a masterclass in slow-burn comedy—watching three middle-aged men learn to pilot boats while arguing about navigation is unexpectedly thrilling. Hammond’s buggy catching fire, and Clarkson using his
May’s boat, The Bugger , getting stuck under a low bridge for 45 real-time minutes. 3. “The Beach (Buggy) Boys” (Season 3, Episode 8) The Namibia Dune Trip The episode is a masterclass in slow-burn comedy—watching