Episode guide
Top Gear: Season 5
8 episodes · premiered Apr 21, 1981
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- Episode 1: Episode 1 Apr 21, 1981 Frank Page and Merrill Boulton report from the International Motorcycle Show at the National Exhibition Centre on the latest products from the industry, including a brand-new British…
- Episode 2: Episode 2 Apr 28, 1981 Garages have received much adverse publicity for indifferent servicing. Sue Baker finds a consumer watchdog service in New York which could have implications here. One of the most…
- Episode 3: Episode 3 May 5, 1981 Chris Goffey reports from Germany on the ways Volkswagen are tackling the problems of fuel economy. Which British motor manufacturer has an order book with a waiting list for the next five…
- Episode 4: Episode 4 May 12, 1981 Top Gear reveals a revolutionary new engine and plans for the manufacture of an entirely new all-British motor car. Frank Page reports from the Motor Insurance Repair Research Centre at…
- Episode 5: Episode 5 May 19, 1981 Who cares for the handicapped driver? Sue Baker investigates some of the latest ways in which their special problems are being overcome. Speed limits: are the restrictions on many of our…
- Episode 6: Episode 6 May 26, 1981 Sue Baker goes out on a day and night patrol with the Leicestershire Police when their unique major incident vehicle takes to the highway. Dixie Dean, Lorry Driver of the Year, and Dickie…
- Episode 7: Episode 7 Jun 2, 1981 Back-ache Driving: thousands of motorists suffer as a result of poor car seat design. Dr. Bernard Watkin highlights some of the common faults. Six Months On: the Metro and Escort are not…
- Episode 8: Episode 8 Jun 9, 1981 Frank Page reports from the final of the Halfords Popular Motoring Do-It-Yourself Mechanic of the Year competition. Top Gear salutes the Triumph Sports Car with a look at some of the…