1 00:00:06,542 --> 00:00:09,142 (upbeat music) 2 00:00:25,782 --> 00:00:28,782 (audience applauds) 3 00:00:34,702 --> 00:00:36,702 - Thank you! 4 00:00:37,302 --> 00:00:39,322 Hello, welcome to "Top Gear." 5 00:00:39,422 --> 00:00:43,082 It's a very exciting show tonight as we're doing something 6 00:00:43,182 --> 00:00:44,362 we haven't done in a while. 7 00:00:44,462 --> 00:00:46,682 It's time to dust off the old suitcase 8 00:00:46,782 --> 00:00:48,802 and work out what colour passport we need. 9 00:00:48,902 --> 00:00:51,122 Because we're off abroad! 10 00:00:51,222 --> 00:00:53,922 (audience cheers) 11 00:00:54,022 --> 00:00:55,762 - So, a while back, we got talking about 12 00:00:55,862 --> 00:00:59,162 the novel tradition of the great British expedition. 13 00:00:59,262 --> 00:01:00,562 Scott of the Antarctic, 14 00:01:00,662 --> 00:01:01,642 Ranulph Fiennes, 15 00:01:01,742 --> 00:01:04,642 cruising with Jim McDonald. (audience laughs) 16 00:01:04,742 --> 00:01:07,042 Proper pioneering British stuff. 17 00:01:07,142 --> 00:01:08,242 - And it got us wondering. 18 00:01:08,342 --> 00:01:10,282 On a budget of a few thousand quid, 19 00:01:10,382 --> 00:01:12,682 which would be the best British cars to take 20 00:01:12,782 --> 00:01:13,882 on an expedition. 21 00:01:13,982 --> 00:01:16,162 So, we each went out and bought one. 22 00:01:16,262 --> 00:01:18,882 - However, the world being how it was back in July, 23 00:01:18,982 --> 00:01:20,522 there wasn't many options on offer. 24 00:01:20,622 --> 00:01:22,362 But we did find one place, 25 00:01:22,462 --> 00:01:23,762 a land not far from home, 26 00:01:23,862 --> 00:01:27,442 with all the terrain you need to test an expedition vehicle. 27 00:01:27,542 --> 00:01:30,602 - So, we packed our bags and shipped our cars... 28 00:01:30,702 --> 00:01:31,442 to Iceland. 29 00:01:31,542 --> 00:01:34,482 - Hoo-hoo. (stifled audience laughs) 30 00:01:34,582 --> 00:01:37,182 (serene music) 31 00:01:42,582 --> 00:01:44,002 - [Chris] Wild, 32 00:01:44,102 --> 00:01:47,302 rugged, and breathtaking to behold. 33 00:01:48,342 --> 00:01:51,602 This isolated mound of volcanic rock, 34 00:01:51,702 --> 00:01:54,122 in the middle of the North Atlantic Ocean, 35 00:01:54,222 --> 00:01:57,122 packs more landscape onto its shores 36 00:01:57,222 --> 00:02:00,382 than countries ten times its size. 37 00:02:02,302 --> 00:02:06,122 To test the mettle of a budget British expedition vehicle, 38 00:02:06,222 --> 00:02:10,562 Iceland is the ultimate proving ground. 39 00:02:10,662 --> 00:02:13,502 Look at the colours, greens. 40 00:02:14,382 --> 00:02:15,602 Have you ever seen a glacier that big? 41 00:02:15,702 --> 00:02:16,442 - I've not, no. 42 00:02:16,542 --> 00:02:18,002 I've eaten a few. 43 00:02:18,102 --> 00:02:20,442 To be honest, I can't believe Flintoff's not here. 44 00:02:20,542 --> 00:02:22,542 - [Chris] He would love this. 45 00:02:23,342 --> 00:02:26,562 Unfortunately, the day before we travelled, 46 00:02:26,662 --> 00:02:29,362 Flintoff had been forced to self-isolate, 47 00:02:29,462 --> 00:02:31,462 so couldn't join the trip. 48 00:02:32,982 --> 00:02:36,222 - Oh, I spy shipping containers. 49 00:02:39,022 --> 00:02:43,222 - [Chris] But while Fred hadn't made it, his wheels had. 50 00:02:45,422 --> 00:02:46,802 - [Paddy] Do you know, this is the thing. 51 00:02:46,902 --> 00:02:48,922 How've they got there? 52 00:02:49,022 --> 00:02:50,202 Who's brought them in? 53 00:02:50,302 --> 00:02:52,922 (both laughing) 54 00:02:53,022 --> 00:02:55,682 Now, obviously these are sealed up. 55 00:02:55,782 --> 00:02:57,242 - Yeah. 56 00:02:57,342 --> 00:02:59,842 - It's a bit like looking in someone's mail, this. 57 00:02:59,942 --> 00:03:01,842 But I think it's what he would've wanted. 58 00:03:01,942 --> 00:03:03,682 Shall we open this up? 59 00:03:03,782 --> 00:03:05,602 I'll open, you say what lies within. 60 00:03:05,702 --> 00:03:10,122 - Yes. Ah, of course. 61 00:03:10,222 --> 00:03:11,722 He's gone classic. 62 00:03:11,822 --> 00:03:13,122 - Oh. 63 00:03:13,222 --> 00:03:15,042 (upbeat orchestra music) 64 00:03:15,142 --> 00:03:17,142 - It's a manual! 65 00:03:18,422 --> 00:03:20,202 I've never driven a manual Range Rover before. 66 00:03:20,302 --> 00:03:22,002 A diesel manual. 67 00:03:22,102 --> 00:03:24,102 - Classic. Classic. 68 00:03:24,462 --> 00:03:26,082 - [Chris] Wow. Get over here. 69 00:03:26,182 --> 00:03:28,002 - He was always gonna go with that, wasn't he? 70 00:03:28,102 --> 00:03:29,722 - It's a diesel, to start with. 71 00:03:29,822 --> 00:03:30,562 That's very rare. 72 00:03:30,662 --> 00:03:31,482 These are very desirable. 73 00:03:31,582 --> 00:03:32,642 And it's a manual. 74 00:03:32,742 --> 00:03:34,742 Look at the wand on that. 75 00:03:35,302 --> 00:03:36,842 This is a lovely car. 76 00:03:36,942 --> 00:03:40,202 - I mean, it's the choice where most people go well, 77 00:03:40,302 --> 00:03:41,242 it's an expedition, 78 00:03:41,342 --> 00:03:42,082 it's off-road, 79 00:03:42,182 --> 00:03:43,402 I'm gonna go with one of these. 80 00:03:43,502 --> 00:03:44,642 But it's a bit obvious, innit? 81 00:03:44,742 --> 00:03:45,842 - I know, it is a bit obvious. 82 00:03:45,942 --> 00:03:47,922 But it's good. It's a great solution. 83 00:03:48,022 --> 00:03:50,162 Tell you what, Pad, it's got the velour upholstery as well. 84 00:03:50,262 --> 00:03:51,642 I'm jealous. 85 00:03:51,742 --> 00:03:53,602 If he's not here to drive that, 86 00:03:53,702 --> 00:03:55,562 and I prefer that to mine, can I have that? 87 00:03:55,662 --> 00:03:57,602 - Well, I'm already bored with this. 88 00:03:57,702 --> 00:03:59,322 Because it's just the obvious choice. 89 00:03:59,422 --> 00:04:00,522 - And you're learning prepositions. 90 00:04:00,622 --> 00:04:01,362 Bored with. 91 00:04:01,462 --> 00:04:03,082 Before you met me, you'd have said bored of. 92 00:04:03,182 --> 00:04:05,242 - Prepositions, that's- - You see? You're learning. 93 00:04:05,342 --> 00:04:06,102 - I've learned another word there. 94 00:04:06,182 --> 00:04:08,242 - You're not mangling our language anymore. 95 00:04:08,342 --> 00:04:12,722 Ha-ha-ha! (upbeat music) 96 00:04:12,822 --> 00:04:14,442 - There it is. Oh! 97 00:04:14,542 --> 00:04:16,362 - I'm so pleased about this. 98 00:04:16,462 --> 00:04:21,462 (upbeat music) (engine revving) 99 00:04:23,142 --> 00:04:25,082 (Paddy laughs) 100 00:04:25,182 --> 00:04:27,362 - Ha-ha-ha! 101 00:04:27,462 --> 00:04:29,162 The Vauxhall Chevette. 102 00:04:29,262 --> 00:04:30,002 - [Paddy] Yes. 103 00:04:30,102 --> 00:04:31,402 - [Chris] Look at it, Paddy. 104 00:04:31,502 --> 00:04:32,482 - I used to have one. 105 00:04:32,582 --> 00:04:33,322 - [Chris] Did you? 106 00:04:33,422 --> 00:04:34,602 - Not the rally version. 107 00:04:34,702 --> 00:04:36,002 - Wide arches, 108 00:04:36,102 --> 00:04:37,802 white mini-lights, 109 00:04:37,902 --> 00:04:40,242 massive, look at those fog lights! 110 00:04:40,342 --> 00:04:41,962 - Doesn't say expedition. 111 00:04:42,062 --> 00:04:44,202 - Why not? - Well, it's a rally car. 112 00:04:44,302 --> 00:04:46,842 - [Chris] It's got knobbly tyres, it'll get me anywhere. 113 00:04:46,942 --> 00:04:50,122 - It will get you anywhere, but I suspect in this, 114 00:04:50,222 --> 00:04:52,322 give it an hour, you won't be happy. 115 00:04:52,422 --> 00:04:53,242 - [Chris] Why not? 116 00:04:53,342 --> 00:04:55,442 - Look at the terrain we're gonna be going over. 117 00:04:55,542 --> 00:04:57,242 You're gonna be so uncomfortable in that. 118 00:04:57,342 --> 00:04:58,402 - But look at the lights. 119 00:04:58,502 --> 00:05:00,162 - It's got nice lights. - It's got spotlights. 120 00:05:00,262 --> 00:05:01,762 - Yes, fantastic. - And it says, 121 00:05:01,862 --> 00:05:05,202 Lombard RAC Rally. 122 00:05:05,302 --> 00:05:07,122 - Let's have a look inside. - Come on. 123 00:05:07,222 --> 00:05:08,682 - I used to love mine back in the day. 124 00:05:08,782 --> 00:05:10,322 - Look at it. - But mine was comfortable. 125 00:05:10,422 --> 00:05:12,242 - Oh, Paddy, this is, 126 00:05:12,342 --> 00:05:14,002 this might be the best car I've had on this show 127 00:05:14,102 --> 00:05:15,442 and I normally have the best cars. 128 00:05:15,542 --> 00:05:16,722 - What? 129 00:05:16,822 --> 00:05:18,762 - Look at the wheel arches. 130 00:05:18,862 --> 00:05:20,242 Look at the wheel arches. 131 00:05:20,342 --> 00:05:21,402 - Hang on, I've gotta get out for this. 132 00:05:21,502 --> 00:05:25,202 Did you just say, 'cause I need to just clarify this, 133 00:05:25,302 --> 00:05:27,562 the Vauxhall Chevette is the best car 134 00:05:27,662 --> 00:05:28,402 you've had on this show? 135 00:05:28,502 --> 00:05:30,802 You know you've said something wrong there, don't ya? 136 00:05:30,902 --> 00:05:31,642 - [Chris] Look at it! 137 00:05:31,742 --> 00:05:33,842 - Do you wanna, do you wanna retract that remark? 138 00:05:33,942 --> 00:05:35,362 - [Chris] It's brilliant. 139 00:05:35,462 --> 00:05:38,842 - What I'm gonna do now is introduce ya 140 00:05:38,942 --> 00:05:40,962 to a little bit of class. 141 00:05:41,062 --> 00:05:41,822 - Oh, have we got a guest presenter? 142 00:05:41,902 --> 00:05:45,642 - Ho-ho, dear. Hey. 143 00:05:45,742 --> 00:05:48,802 (orchestra music) 144 00:05:48,902 --> 00:05:50,902 - Oh, he has. - Come on. Ay? 145 00:05:57,902 --> 00:05:58,642 (door thuds) 146 00:05:58,742 --> 00:06:00,602 Here we go. 147 00:06:00,702 --> 00:06:03,142 (engine starting) - It starts. 148 00:06:04,822 --> 00:06:06,922 - Ooh! 149 00:06:07,022 --> 00:06:10,362 He-he-he-hey! 150 00:06:11,062 --> 00:06:13,462 Eh? Have I nailed it or have I nailed it? 151 00:06:14,382 --> 00:06:15,682 - One of my least favourite things 152 00:06:15,782 --> 00:06:18,162 is admitting when you've done something right. 153 00:06:18,262 --> 00:06:19,482 - I enjoy these moments. 154 00:06:19,582 --> 00:06:21,602 - And how good does it look on off-road tyres. 155 00:06:21,702 --> 00:06:22,762 - Fantastic. 156 00:06:22,862 --> 00:06:26,122 It's just, this, the Silver Shadow, for me, 157 00:06:26,222 --> 00:06:29,442 is just, it's class, it's opulence. 158 00:06:29,542 --> 00:06:31,282 It's just special, innit? 159 00:06:31,382 --> 00:06:32,762 - How can you, saying the word opulent, 160 00:06:32,862 --> 00:06:34,902 make opulent sound not opulent? 161 00:06:35,782 --> 00:06:36,602 - Opulent. 162 00:06:36,702 --> 00:06:38,442 - It doesn't, it doesn't sound opulent when you say it. 163 00:06:38,542 --> 00:06:39,322 - Why not? 164 00:06:39,422 --> 00:06:41,042 - It sounds like an ointment you put on a toe. 165 00:06:41,142 --> 00:06:46,162 - [Paddy] (laughs) This car was built on adventure. 166 00:06:46,262 --> 00:06:49,602 First World War, British Army used these in Egypt, 167 00:06:49,702 --> 00:06:51,002 in Jordan, all over the place. 168 00:06:51,102 --> 00:06:51,962 - Not Shadows, they didn't. 169 00:06:52,062 --> 00:06:55,202 - Lawrence of Arabia owned eight of 'em. 170 00:06:55,302 --> 00:06:56,282 - Not Shadows. 171 00:06:56,382 --> 00:06:57,962 Look, you're living off a heritage 172 00:06:58,062 --> 00:06:59,522 that this doesn't live up to. 173 00:06:59,622 --> 00:07:00,842 This is a 1970s machine. 174 00:07:00,942 --> 00:07:01,882 These weren't adventure cars. 175 00:07:01,982 --> 00:07:03,722 These were for weddings and pop stars. 176 00:07:03,822 --> 00:07:05,602 - Oh, 'scuse me, 'scuse me. 177 00:07:05,702 --> 00:07:07,522 Just hold on one moment there. 178 00:07:07,622 --> 00:07:09,522 Now I knew you'd come at me with the wedding thing. 179 00:07:09,622 --> 00:07:10,522 - [Chris] Yeah. 180 00:07:10,622 --> 00:07:12,322 - And I'm gonna give you a little factoid now, 181 00:07:12,422 --> 00:07:14,082 'cause this is something the great Chris Harris 182 00:07:14,182 --> 00:07:15,362 will not know. 183 00:07:15,462 --> 00:07:16,802 Now come down the front here. 184 00:07:16,902 --> 00:07:19,062 The spirit of ecstasy. 185 00:07:19,902 --> 00:07:21,682 Take two fingers. 186 00:07:21,782 --> 00:07:23,242 - Where are you going with this? 187 00:07:23,342 --> 00:07:24,802 - Take two fingers. 188 00:07:24,902 --> 00:07:29,902 Now take those fingers and just stroke 'em on her frontage. 189 00:07:30,422 --> 00:07:32,042 - What am I- - I'm, go on. 190 00:07:32,142 --> 00:07:32,882 - Is this a wind-up? 191 00:07:32,982 --> 00:07:35,482 - No, just give it a little, a little caress. 192 00:07:35,582 --> 00:07:39,322 Now, if they are smooth, 193 00:07:39,422 --> 00:07:41,162 it's been used as a wedding car. 194 00:07:41,262 --> 00:07:42,002 (Chris laughs) 195 00:07:42,102 --> 00:07:45,542 Because the ribbon wears 'em down. 196 00:07:46,422 --> 00:07:49,042 If they're pert, not a wedding car. 197 00:07:49,142 --> 00:07:50,882 What're you feeling? 198 00:07:50,982 --> 00:07:52,602 - Wrong! 199 00:07:52,702 --> 00:07:54,762 Um, ah, they're pert. 200 00:07:54,862 --> 00:07:55,602 They are. - Not a wedding car. 201 00:07:55,702 --> 00:07:57,362 - They're in great shape. 202 00:07:57,462 --> 00:07:59,802 - And do you know what else as well, Christopher? 203 00:07:59,902 --> 00:08:01,482 Have a look in the back. 204 00:08:01,582 --> 00:08:03,482 - No back seats. 205 00:08:03,582 --> 00:08:05,282 - I've had them take it out. 206 00:08:05,382 --> 00:08:07,962 Expedition, a little bit lighter. 207 00:08:08,062 --> 00:08:09,722 Basically, what you're looking at here- 208 00:08:09,822 --> 00:08:10,562 - Yeah? 209 00:08:10,662 --> 00:08:12,482 - Is the Rolls Royce of expedition vehicles. 210 00:08:12,582 --> 00:08:13,762 - Oh, god. 211 00:08:13,862 --> 00:08:14,962 - Well, that's what you're looking at. 212 00:08:15,062 --> 00:08:16,962 - Only you and I could've come on an expedition 213 00:08:17,062 --> 00:08:18,722 and leave behind the one that's gonna be any good. 214 00:08:18,822 --> 00:08:19,762 - [Paddy] Exactly. 215 00:08:19,862 --> 00:08:20,602 (Chris laughs) 216 00:08:20,702 --> 00:08:21,722 - Shall we get in? - Yes. 217 00:08:21,822 --> 00:08:23,822 - Come on. Here we go. 218 00:08:25,342 --> 00:08:28,962 - [Chris] So, our Flintoff-less, two-car adventure 219 00:08:29,062 --> 00:08:31,122 was underway. 220 00:08:31,222 --> 00:08:33,222 - Aww, lovely. 221 00:08:33,702 --> 00:08:35,842 Expedition time. 222 00:08:35,942 --> 00:08:38,162 - [Chris] First up, we'd been told to explore 223 00:08:38,262 --> 00:08:40,422 the island's wild coastline. 224 00:08:42,022 --> 00:08:43,522 And if the whole point of our mission 225 00:08:43,622 --> 00:08:46,802 was to discover strange new worlds, 226 00:08:46,902 --> 00:08:48,842 then it's fair to say Iceland 227 00:08:48,942 --> 00:08:51,962 was getting straight down to business. 228 00:08:52,062 --> 00:08:53,602 Look at that landscape. 229 00:08:53,702 --> 00:08:58,562 This is just flat, black, volcanic rock and sand 230 00:08:58,662 --> 00:08:59,922 all the way out to the sea. 231 00:09:00,022 --> 00:09:02,802 This place is unlike anywhere else on the planet. 232 00:09:02,902 --> 00:09:05,402 - [Paddy] Look at the greens on the right, Chris. 233 00:09:05,502 --> 00:09:07,162 - We're following in the footsteps 234 00:09:07,262 --> 00:09:09,822 of great British adventurers here, aren't we? 235 00:09:10,982 --> 00:09:12,722 - [Paddy] Unfortunately for Harris though, 236 00:09:12,822 --> 00:09:15,122 the whole point of our mission 237 00:09:15,222 --> 00:09:17,762 was actually to see how our cars coped 238 00:09:17,862 --> 00:09:20,062 with Iceland's rugged landscape. 239 00:09:21,702 --> 00:09:23,702 And the early news from the Chevette- 240 00:09:24,582 --> 00:09:25,322 - [Chris] Oof. 241 00:09:25,422 --> 00:09:26,922 - [Paddy] Was as predicted. 242 00:09:27,022 --> 00:09:28,362 - Ooh. - Oh-ho-ho. 243 00:09:28,462 --> 00:09:32,222 - Ugh. What have I done here? 244 00:09:33,542 --> 00:09:36,802 - Are you feeling every single divot in that car? 245 00:09:36,902 --> 00:09:38,602 - Ugh, come on then. 246 00:09:38,702 --> 00:09:41,562 Tell me just how comfortable it is in there. 247 00:09:41,662 --> 00:09:44,502 - It is heavenly in here. 248 00:09:45,462 --> 00:09:47,462 - Ugh. 249 00:09:48,622 --> 00:09:51,002 - Just because you're going on an adventure, 250 00:09:51,102 --> 00:09:54,162 doesn't have to mean you're gonna be uncomfortable. 251 00:09:54,262 --> 00:09:55,362 - Ooh. 252 00:09:55,462 --> 00:09:57,822 I'm too hot in here and I'm feeling quite sick already. 253 00:09:58,702 --> 00:10:00,602 - I mean, looking at Chris's car, 254 00:10:00,702 --> 00:10:02,442 he's not very comfortable. 255 00:10:02,542 --> 00:10:04,202 He's got the door open for a kick-off 256 00:10:04,302 --> 00:10:06,622 because he's getting gassed out by the petrol. 257 00:10:08,662 --> 00:10:09,882 Why be like that? 258 00:10:09,982 --> 00:10:11,982 Why be like Chris Harris? 259 00:10:12,982 --> 00:10:16,002 You wanna travel in a bit of style, a bit of class. 260 00:10:16,102 --> 00:10:18,402 This car is fantastic 261 00:10:18,502 --> 00:10:20,162 and it's got all the mod-cons on it as well. 262 00:10:20,262 --> 00:10:22,962 I mean, granted, these days, they're not mod-cons. 263 00:10:23,062 --> 00:10:23,922 They're more old-cons. 264 00:10:24,022 --> 00:10:26,602 But back in the day were cutting edge. 265 00:10:26,702 --> 00:10:29,262 It's even got a Phillips tape deck on it. Ooh. 266 00:10:33,422 --> 00:10:36,022 - Everything okay, Christopher? 267 00:10:36,902 --> 00:10:38,602 - It's very fumey. 268 00:10:38,702 --> 00:10:41,002 This could be a psychedelic experience 269 00:10:41,102 --> 00:10:44,642 once I've had a few more of these fumes. 270 00:10:44,742 --> 00:10:46,042 All right, here we go. 271 00:10:46,142 --> 00:10:48,742 (upbeat music) 272 00:10:50,582 --> 00:10:52,922 - Always a good sign, letting the fumes out. 273 00:10:53,022 --> 00:10:54,102 - [Chris] Just altering a bit of wardrobe, Pad, 274 00:10:54,182 --> 00:10:55,202 nothing to worry about. 275 00:10:55,302 --> 00:10:56,802 You just sit tight. 276 00:10:56,902 --> 00:10:59,242 (Paddy chuckles) 277 00:10:59,342 --> 00:11:01,902 Now then, the Vauxhall Chevette. 278 00:11:03,502 --> 00:11:06,942 Not just the UK's bestselling hatchback, 1975 to '78. 279 00:11:08,422 --> 00:11:12,542 No, this Chevette is even more special. 280 00:11:13,742 --> 00:11:16,962 Because apart from being noisy and fumey and hot, 281 00:11:17,062 --> 00:11:18,642 in becoming a rally car, 282 00:11:18,742 --> 00:11:21,722 it's been given a two-litre, twin-carb engine 283 00:11:21,822 --> 00:11:25,782 and the gearbox is from racing specialists, Quaife. 284 00:11:28,222 --> 00:11:30,802 This car's gearshift, och, 285 00:11:30,902 --> 00:11:32,922 it reminds me of every single supercar 286 00:11:33,022 --> 00:11:34,922 that's got paddles as being completely wrong. 287 00:11:35,022 --> 00:11:36,402 This is joyous. 288 00:11:36,502 --> 00:11:38,042 Slick, slick, slick. 289 00:11:38,142 --> 00:11:39,882 Straight-cut gears one to three. 290 00:11:39,982 --> 00:11:41,982 Fourth, if we go to fourth? 291 00:11:42,782 --> 00:11:43,522 That's second. 292 00:11:43,622 --> 00:11:44,482 That's fourth. 293 00:11:44,582 --> 00:11:46,642 Fourth is quiet. 294 00:11:46,742 --> 00:11:48,982 I need to get into fourth gear for a bit of peace and quiet. 295 00:11:51,862 --> 00:11:54,022 And when it comes to peace and quiet, 296 00:11:55,982 --> 00:11:59,422 that is something Iceland does very well. 297 00:12:00,982 --> 00:12:03,582 (serene music) 298 00:12:17,022 --> 00:12:19,842 Oh, this a lovely little road, innit. Look at this. 299 00:12:19,942 --> 00:12:21,522 Ooh. 300 00:12:21,622 --> 00:12:23,622 Oh, smelled gorgeous then. 301 00:12:24,902 --> 00:12:26,762 Now with the fumes in your car, Chris, 302 00:12:26,862 --> 00:12:28,162 you won't be able to appreciate this. 303 00:12:28,262 --> 00:12:29,882 But these flowers... 304 00:12:29,982 --> 00:12:32,002 smell beautiful. 305 00:12:32,102 --> 00:12:34,102 - Okay. Okay. 306 00:12:35,022 --> 00:12:37,022 Ah-ha, that's unpleasant. 307 00:12:38,742 --> 00:12:40,602 - So, let's talk about power, Christopher. 308 00:12:40,702 --> 00:12:43,122 What's the Vauxhall Croquette packing? 309 00:12:43,222 --> 00:12:46,002 - One hundred horsepower courtesy of a Ford Pinto. 310 00:12:46,102 --> 00:12:48,982 - The Silver Shadow's got a six and three-quarter litre V8 311 00:12:50,422 --> 00:12:54,762 and it's packing a massive two hundred horsepower, Chris. 312 00:12:54,862 --> 00:12:57,842 - There's no way that's got two hundred horses. 313 00:12:57,942 --> 00:13:00,122 I reckon at least a third of them 314 00:13:00,222 --> 00:13:02,042 have been packed off to the glue factory. 315 00:13:02,142 --> 00:13:03,282 (Paddy chuckles) 316 00:13:03,382 --> 00:13:05,842 - [Paddy] Well, we'd soon see. 317 00:13:05,942 --> 00:13:09,402 Because a few more miles down the old dusty trail, 318 00:13:09,502 --> 00:13:11,202 we were soon to discover 319 00:13:11,302 --> 00:13:14,402 that when Iceland isn't doing peace and quiet, 320 00:13:14,502 --> 00:13:16,802 it's doing this. 321 00:13:16,902 --> 00:13:19,902 (race cars revving) 322 00:13:23,702 --> 00:13:26,642 Yes, this favourite local pastime 323 00:13:26,742 --> 00:13:28,742 is sand drag racing. 324 00:13:30,342 --> 00:13:32,842 And since this is how Iceland's petrol heads 325 00:13:32,942 --> 00:13:35,622 decide whose wheels are fastest over the black stuff. 326 00:13:37,262 --> 00:13:39,162 - Look at some of this. 327 00:13:39,262 --> 00:13:41,882 - [Paddy] To see whether our intrepid explorers 328 00:13:41,982 --> 00:13:44,522 were anything like fit for purpose, 329 00:13:44,622 --> 00:13:48,722 we'd been told to go and get stuck in ourselves. 330 00:13:48,822 --> 00:13:50,842 Ah, that's right, 331 00:13:50,942 --> 00:13:53,382 they're having a look round here, royalty's here. 332 00:13:54,302 --> 00:13:57,662 The Silver Shadow. And a little blue thing. 333 00:13:59,582 --> 00:14:02,102 - Getting out of this with any dignity isn't easy. 334 00:14:03,822 --> 00:14:08,582 Ugh. Why do we always turn up to these things underequipped? 335 00:14:10,582 --> 00:14:11,322 Look at that. 336 00:14:11,422 --> 00:14:13,522 - That's interesting. 337 00:14:13,622 --> 00:14:16,142 A t-shirt over the jumper. 338 00:14:17,302 --> 00:14:19,282 Right, let's have a look round. 339 00:14:19,382 --> 00:14:22,042 (upbeat music) 340 00:14:22,142 --> 00:14:23,882 - So, it's a, what, ninety metres? 341 00:14:23,982 --> 00:14:25,122 - Yeah. - The drag strip. 342 00:14:25,222 --> 00:14:27,742 - Oh, it's all happening. - What's that all about? 343 00:14:29,822 --> 00:14:31,002 - Why would you wanna do that? 344 00:14:31,102 --> 00:14:32,562 - Well, I wouldn't, so let's forget about that. 345 00:14:32,662 --> 00:14:33,682 Drag racing. 346 00:14:33,782 --> 00:14:35,942 (motorcycle revving) - Oh! 347 00:14:38,022 --> 00:14:40,022 Oh! 348 00:14:42,062 --> 00:14:43,842 They've named this after you. 349 00:14:43,942 --> 00:14:44,682 Well, nearly. 350 00:14:44,782 --> 00:14:46,782 What's the brake horsepower? 351 00:14:50,062 --> 00:14:51,762 A thousand. 352 00:14:51,862 --> 00:14:54,362 - A thousand. - On sand! 353 00:14:54,462 --> 00:14:55,762 - Would you sit in that? 354 00:14:55,862 --> 00:14:56,842 - No. (laughs) 355 00:14:56,942 --> 00:14:59,822 - Essentially what you're sitting in there is a rocket. 356 00:15:00,862 --> 00:15:02,862 - How much power does this have? 357 00:15:04,222 --> 00:15:05,842 - Er, one thousand and two hundred. 358 00:15:05,942 --> 00:15:07,942 - One thousand, two hundred. 359 00:15:08,342 --> 00:15:09,682 - (whistles) Twelve hundred. 360 00:15:09,782 --> 00:15:10,962 - [Chris] How much power is that? 361 00:15:11,062 --> 00:15:13,162 - [Man] Ah, can easily be two thousand. 362 00:15:13,262 --> 00:15:14,322 - Two thousand. - Two thousand? 363 00:15:14,422 --> 00:15:16,562 - This is one of the fastest cars on the island? 364 00:15:16,662 --> 00:15:17,402 - Yeah. 365 00:15:17,502 --> 00:15:18,442 - It is? - Yeah. 366 00:15:18,542 --> 00:15:20,122 - Did you just ask if the two thousand 367 00:15:20,222 --> 00:15:22,122 brake horsepower drag, 368 00:15:22,222 --> 00:15:24,802 drag racer is one of the fastest cars on the island? 369 00:15:24,902 --> 00:15:25,822 What did you expect the answer to be? 370 00:15:25,902 --> 00:15:26,922 - Well, there's probably some other- 371 00:15:27,022 --> 00:15:27,782 - No, there's a faster Corolla over there. 372 00:15:27,862 --> 00:15:29,682 - Well, there must be a nut job who's got four thousand. 373 00:15:29,782 --> 00:15:30,922 - You know what they're like round here. 374 00:15:31,022 --> 00:15:31,762 Right. - Well. 375 00:15:31,862 --> 00:15:32,662 - I wanna watch one of these go. 376 00:15:32,742 --> 00:15:34,082 Can you get in it and show us how fast it goes? 377 00:15:34,182 --> 00:15:34,922 - Yeah, yeah. - Yes. 378 00:15:35,022 --> 00:15:36,642 - Oh, come on then. 379 00:15:36,742 --> 00:15:38,202 (upbeat music) 380 00:15:38,302 --> 00:15:40,162 Here we go. 381 00:15:40,262 --> 00:15:43,262 (drag cars revving) 382 00:15:50,822 --> 00:15:53,422 (all spitting) 383 00:15:55,222 --> 00:15:58,402 - Now that is absolutely ridiculous. 384 00:15:58,502 --> 00:16:01,002 - [Paddy] And with the second biggest result of the day 385 00:16:01,102 --> 00:16:04,562 going to our new friend, Icelandic Batman, 386 00:16:04,662 --> 00:16:07,782 it was time for the main event. 387 00:16:09,702 --> 00:16:11,162 Chris, I've gotta say, 388 00:16:11,262 --> 00:16:13,602 after watching those drag races, these people here, 389 00:16:13,702 --> 00:16:16,162 I think they're gonna be a little bit underwhelmed. 390 00:16:16,262 --> 00:16:18,562 - What, after a two thousand horsepower nitrous dragster? 391 00:16:18,662 --> 00:16:21,282 Why would they be disappointed watching a Silver Shadow 392 00:16:21,382 --> 00:16:23,382 bury itself? 393 00:16:24,262 --> 00:16:26,922 - [Paddy] But just to add to the spectacle, 394 00:16:27,022 --> 00:16:31,382 the producers had decided to make this drag a three-way. 395 00:16:34,582 --> 00:16:36,582 What's that doing here? 396 00:16:38,142 --> 00:16:40,142 And what's he doing driving it? 397 00:16:41,262 --> 00:16:43,262 - He must've been double jabbed. 398 00:16:45,422 --> 00:16:49,242 And that meant with a special treat lined up 399 00:16:49,342 --> 00:16:50,482 for the winner, 400 00:16:50,582 --> 00:16:55,762 the first ever budget British expedition vehicle foot race 401 00:16:55,862 --> 00:16:57,862 was on. 402 00:17:00,702 --> 00:17:01,482 (upbeat music) 403 00:17:01,582 --> 00:17:03,522 - [Chris] We're away. 404 00:17:03,622 --> 00:17:05,202 - Oh, my god. 405 00:17:05,302 --> 00:17:07,762 Can I get a bit more traction? (laughs) 406 00:17:07,862 --> 00:17:10,082 (upbeat music) 407 00:17:10,182 --> 00:17:11,323 - Stig's doing well. 408 00:17:11,423 --> 00:17:13,763 Now, we've got some power. 409 00:17:13,863 --> 00:17:16,083 Now the Chevette comes into its own. 410 00:17:16,183 --> 00:17:19,343 Thirty four, thirty six, I've got him. 411 00:17:22,063 --> 00:17:24,063 Ha-ha-ha! Oh. 412 00:17:24,903 --> 00:17:26,803 - I'm nowhere near 'em! 413 00:17:26,903 --> 00:17:29,163 - It's a victory for the little Chevette! 414 00:17:29,263 --> 00:17:30,883 - Woo-hoo-hoo-hoo! 415 00:17:30,983 --> 00:17:33,583 (upbeat music) 416 00:17:37,063 --> 00:17:38,123 - That was ridiculous. 417 00:17:38,223 --> 00:17:40,223 That was the slowest race ever. 418 00:17:42,583 --> 00:17:45,443 - Well, uh, congratulations. 419 00:17:45,543 --> 00:17:47,403 We all knew what the outcome were gonna be, 420 00:17:47,503 --> 00:17:49,483 but it was nice to see you go over the finishing line. 421 00:17:49,583 --> 00:17:51,083 - As ever, when someone wins, 422 00:17:51,183 --> 00:17:52,683 they've gotta get on the podium. 423 00:17:52,783 --> 00:17:54,563 And reap the rewards. 424 00:17:54,663 --> 00:17:56,663 - What rewards? 425 00:17:58,583 --> 00:17:59,363 Why do they always dress me? 426 00:17:59,463 --> 00:18:01,363 I always end up looking like a complete idiot. 427 00:18:01,463 --> 00:18:02,523 - You'll be alright. 428 00:18:02,623 --> 00:18:04,723 Ignore that, that frayed bit. 429 00:18:04,823 --> 00:18:06,003 (Chris laughs) 430 00:18:06,103 --> 00:18:07,283 - There's a massive knot in that one, look. 431 00:18:07,383 --> 00:18:09,603 [Man On Radio] Okay, guys, here we go. 432 00:18:09,703 --> 00:18:10,503 - [Paddy] Is this it? Are we doing it? 433 00:18:10,583 --> 00:18:11,443 Are we doing it? 434 00:18:11,543 --> 00:18:12,563 Alright! 435 00:18:12,663 --> 00:18:13,563 - [Chris] Paddy, get over that way. 436 00:18:13,663 --> 00:18:14,643 - [Paddy] We're doing it. 437 00:18:14,743 --> 00:18:15,963 Go on, Chris. 438 00:18:16,063 --> 00:18:17,683 - [Chris] Oh, (beep) this for a game of soldiers. 439 00:18:17,783 --> 00:18:21,203 (Paddy laughs) - [Man] Okay, are you ready? 440 00:18:21,303 --> 00:18:22,403 - [Chris] Yes. 441 00:18:22,503 --> 00:18:25,283 - [Paddy] Go on, Chr-, oh, Jesus! 442 00:18:25,383 --> 00:18:26,083 - Whoa! Ugh! 443 00:18:26,183 --> 00:18:27,243 - [Man] Motor, motor, motor, motor. 444 00:18:27,343 --> 00:18:28,143 - [Chris] I can't motor, my legs are off- 445 00:18:28,223 --> 00:18:31,883 Whoa! Paddy! (Paddy laughs) 446 00:18:31,983 --> 00:18:33,983 - Go on, Chris! 447 00:18:34,623 --> 00:18:36,363 There she goes! 448 00:18:36,463 --> 00:18:38,603 (gentle orchestra music) 449 00:18:38,703 --> 00:18:40,703 - Oh, blimey. 450 00:18:41,543 --> 00:18:43,563 McGuinness! 451 00:18:43,663 --> 00:18:45,883 How high up are we now? 452 00:18:45,983 --> 00:18:48,923 - [Man] Now, I think it's around three hundred metres. 453 00:18:49,023 --> 00:18:51,023 - [Chris] Whoa. Okay. 454 00:18:51,903 --> 00:18:53,163 Now what's happening? 455 00:18:53,263 --> 00:18:54,003 Is the rope, okay? 456 00:18:54,103 --> 00:18:55,523 Pad, he's taken the rope away. 457 00:18:55,623 --> 00:18:57,043 What do I do? 458 00:18:57,143 --> 00:18:59,143 - Enjoy it. 459 00:18:59,503 --> 00:19:01,283 - [Chris] We're really high up. 460 00:19:01,383 --> 00:19:03,123 - We're really, really high up. 461 00:19:03,223 --> 00:19:04,683 (Paddy laughs) 462 00:19:04,783 --> 00:19:08,003 - [Paddy] It wasn't all bad news for Harris though. 463 00:19:08,103 --> 00:19:11,743 - [Chris] The view up here is absolutely outrageous. 464 00:19:13,023 --> 00:19:15,363 - [Paddy] Because once he'd finally touched down 465 00:19:15,463 --> 00:19:17,803 and we were on our way again, 466 00:19:17,903 --> 00:19:20,003 at least he could get back to enjoying 467 00:19:20,103 --> 00:19:23,783 the luxurious comfort of his Vauxhall. 468 00:19:26,343 --> 00:19:28,283 How is the Briquette? 469 00:19:28,383 --> 00:19:31,203 - This car makes so many noises. 470 00:19:31,303 --> 00:19:33,483 Every single stone that goes up inside the wheel arch 471 00:19:33,583 --> 00:19:35,323 makes a massive bang. 472 00:19:35,423 --> 00:19:37,643 The engine makes a huge amount of noise. 473 00:19:37,743 --> 00:19:39,083 The tyres make a noise. 474 00:19:39,183 --> 00:19:40,203 But above all of it 475 00:19:40,303 --> 00:19:42,563 is the whine from the straight-cut gears. 476 00:19:42,663 --> 00:19:44,923 It takes over everything. 477 00:19:45,023 --> 00:19:48,563 - Just, can I ask, why have you got the straight-cut gears? 478 00:19:48,663 --> 00:19:50,043 - 'Cause they give me much faster, 479 00:19:50,143 --> 00:19:52,143 more satisfying gear shifts. 480 00:19:53,503 --> 00:19:55,963 - [Paddy] We're driving, we're pottering around Iceland, 481 00:19:56,063 --> 00:19:57,483 for God's sake! 482 00:19:57,583 --> 00:20:00,423 (orchestra music) 483 00:20:01,463 --> 00:20:03,843 And when it comes to pottering around Iceland, 484 00:20:03,943 --> 00:20:08,703 one of our cars really was in a class of its own. 485 00:20:10,383 --> 00:20:11,963 I know I've said it before, I'm gonna keep saying it, 486 00:20:12,063 --> 00:20:15,043 this car was proper cutting edge. 487 00:20:15,143 --> 00:20:16,523 Back in the day, the Silver Shadow 488 00:20:16,623 --> 00:20:20,043 was one of the most advanced cars in the world. 489 00:20:20,143 --> 00:20:22,163 It had magic hydraulic suspension 490 00:20:22,263 --> 00:20:24,123 and everything was electric. 491 00:20:24,223 --> 00:20:27,123 It showed the world what we were capable of. 492 00:20:27,223 --> 00:20:28,163 Little things like this. 493 00:20:28,263 --> 00:20:31,123 Now this is an absolute treat. 494 00:20:31,223 --> 00:20:33,343 Look at this, when you put the radio on, watch the aerial. 495 00:20:35,943 --> 00:20:37,683 Look at that. 496 00:20:37,783 --> 00:20:39,783 Isn't that amazing! 497 00:20:40,503 --> 00:20:42,483 Oh, I miss things like that. 498 00:20:42,583 --> 00:20:43,763 The old aerial pops up, 499 00:20:43,863 --> 00:20:45,483 and you turn the radio off... 500 00:20:45,583 --> 00:20:47,363 down it goes. 501 00:20:47,463 --> 00:20:49,463 Look at that. 502 00:20:50,503 --> 00:20:52,503 Oh, God. 503 00:20:53,423 --> 00:20:55,203 Just, er, just pulling in a second. 504 00:20:55,303 --> 00:20:57,563 Slight technical. Won't be a moment. 505 00:20:57,663 --> 00:20:59,663 Aerial issues. 506 00:21:00,063 --> 00:21:01,443 Here we go. 507 00:21:01,543 --> 00:21:03,083 - I've got a hole where my radio was 508 00:21:03,183 --> 00:21:04,683 and I've got two wires 509 00:21:04,783 --> 00:21:07,023 and you're worried about your electric aerial? 510 00:21:10,383 --> 00:21:12,383 - That's the one. 511 00:21:13,863 --> 00:21:17,043 Just to be clear, if a slightly sticky aerial 512 00:21:17,143 --> 00:21:19,683 is the only thing you can complain about 513 00:21:19,783 --> 00:21:24,383 on your expedition, that, my friends, is called winning. 514 00:21:25,903 --> 00:21:28,243 And over in the Courgette, 515 00:21:28,343 --> 00:21:32,763 it had been the straw that finally broke Harris. 516 00:21:32,863 --> 00:21:35,283 ♪ Oh, the straight-cut gears are lovely ♪ 517 00:21:35,383 --> 00:21:37,523 ♪ Oh, the straight-cut gears are lovely ♪ 518 00:21:37,623 --> 00:21:38,363 ♪ No, they're not ♪ 519 00:21:38,463 --> 00:21:40,403 ♪ They're really horrible ♪ 520 00:21:40,503 --> 00:21:43,183 (cawing loudly) 521 00:21:45,943 --> 00:21:47,843 I'll come straight out with it, Pad, 522 00:21:47,943 --> 00:21:49,723 this car is ridiculous. 523 00:21:49,823 --> 00:21:51,403 (Paddy laughs) 524 00:21:51,503 --> 00:21:53,523 Could we stop so I can phone Fred 525 00:21:53,623 --> 00:21:55,843 and maybe rent his Range Rover off him? 526 00:21:55,943 --> 00:21:58,543 (Paddy laughs) 527 00:21:59,503 --> 00:22:02,043 Sadly, though, we couldn't, 528 00:22:02,143 --> 00:22:04,363 because it was time for the next stage 529 00:22:04,463 --> 00:22:09,203 of our expedition testing to begin. 530 00:22:09,303 --> 00:22:11,763 And since successful expeditions aren't only 531 00:22:11,863 --> 00:22:14,083 about the fitness of the vehicles, 532 00:22:14,183 --> 00:22:17,043 before heading back into the wild 533 00:22:17,143 --> 00:22:18,883 we'd been told we'd be trying out 534 00:22:18,983 --> 00:22:23,043 another of Iceland's favourite pastimes, 535 00:22:23,143 --> 00:22:27,943 this one designed to see if we were also match fit. 536 00:22:31,223 --> 00:22:32,243 (upbeat music) 537 00:22:32,343 --> 00:22:35,923 Yes, the Strong Man Contest. 538 00:22:36,023 --> 00:22:39,523 Us two up against some very large locals, 539 00:22:39,623 --> 00:22:42,283 led by the world's tenth-strongest man, 540 00:22:42,383 --> 00:22:44,903 Eythor Ingélfsson Melsted. 541 00:22:46,543 --> 00:22:47,763 - [Paddy] Here we go. 542 00:22:47,863 --> 00:22:49,123 - How do you do a hard walk? 543 00:22:49,223 --> 00:22:51,223 - Just do that with your arms. 544 00:22:51,983 --> 00:22:52,723 - How are ya? 545 00:22:52,823 --> 00:22:54,803 - Hey, guys. - How are you? 546 00:22:54,903 --> 00:22:56,483 - Can I ask a couple of questions? 547 00:22:56,583 --> 00:22:57,723 How much do you weigh? 548 00:22:57,823 --> 00:23:00,283 - Er, I'm around 145 kilos. 549 00:23:00,383 --> 00:23:03,103 - How much can you lift, er, weight? 550 00:23:04,023 --> 00:23:06,283 - I deadlift 370 kilograms. 551 00:23:06,383 --> 00:23:08,803 - Three hu- - Ooh. That's a lot. 552 00:23:08,903 --> 00:23:10,003 - Now we're gonna do some warm-up. 553 00:23:10,103 --> 00:23:12,103 - What? Here? - Yeah. 554 00:23:12,703 --> 00:23:14,483 - Now, somewhere in the middle of this 555 00:23:14,583 --> 00:23:16,883 frankly hateful exercise. 556 00:23:16,983 --> 00:23:17,803 - Come on! Let's go! 557 00:23:17,903 --> 00:23:19,163 - We are going! 558 00:23:19,263 --> 00:23:20,043 (Chris panting) 559 00:23:20,143 --> 00:23:21,563 It was revealed that McGuinness and I 560 00:23:21,663 --> 00:23:23,323 would be competing together 561 00:23:23,423 --> 00:23:27,483 over three rounds with a vehicular theme. 562 00:23:27,583 --> 00:23:28,323 Oh, God. 563 00:23:28,423 --> 00:23:29,403 - Twenty push-ups. Come on! 564 00:23:29,503 --> 00:23:30,323 - God. 565 00:23:30,423 --> 00:23:31,443 - All the way down. Come on! 566 00:23:31,543 --> 00:23:32,563 - I'm going all- 567 00:23:32,663 --> 00:23:36,003 (Eythor laughs) 568 00:23:36,103 --> 00:23:38,563 And that meant we'd be kicking off with... 569 00:23:38,663 --> 00:23:42,323 the Tyre Flip where our strongman opponent 570 00:23:42,423 --> 00:23:46,103 would be the fresh-faced Christian John Haroldson. 571 00:23:47,583 --> 00:23:52,443 - All right, guys. In three, two, one. 572 00:23:52,543 --> 00:23:54,883 (men grunting) 573 00:23:54,983 --> 00:23:55,843 - Come on, McGuinness. 574 00:23:55,943 --> 00:23:58,763 (men grunting) 575 00:23:58,863 --> 00:24:00,403 McGuinness, come on. 576 00:24:00,503 --> 00:24:01,683 (men grunting) 577 00:24:01,783 --> 00:24:03,123 - One more, Chris. - Ready? 578 00:24:03,223 --> 00:24:04,563 (men grunting) 579 00:24:04,663 --> 00:24:06,003 - Ooh. 580 00:24:06,103 --> 00:24:08,663 (men cheering) 581 00:24:12,623 --> 00:24:14,923 - I think Flintoff would have been proud of that. 582 00:24:15,023 --> 00:24:17,463 A surprise early win for Britain. 583 00:24:19,023 --> 00:24:21,143 And next up was the Car Walk. 584 00:24:22,303 --> 00:24:25,163 But, with Christian back for revenge, 585 00:24:25,263 --> 00:24:29,183 this one did need a bit more practise. 586 00:24:30,583 --> 00:24:33,083 - Three, two, one, go. 587 00:24:33,183 --> 00:24:34,723 - So we're going on the go? 588 00:24:34,823 --> 00:24:36,823 - Yeah. - Right. You ready? 589 00:24:37,503 --> 00:24:40,443 (Eythor speaking in foreign language) 590 00:24:40,543 --> 00:24:41,243 - Go! 591 00:24:41,343 --> 00:24:42,283 (Paddy groans) 592 00:24:42,383 --> 00:24:45,643 - Christian, I don't know if you've ever seen "Top Gear," 593 00:24:45,743 --> 00:24:47,843 but it's probably better just putting an engine in it 594 00:24:47,943 --> 00:24:49,943 and driving it, son. 595 00:24:52,063 --> 00:24:55,043 Lost on him. Let's just do it. 596 00:24:55,143 --> 00:24:56,483 - [Eythor] All right, guys. Are you ready? 597 00:24:56,583 --> 00:24:57,763 - [Paddy] No! 598 00:24:57,863 --> 00:24:59,403 - Three, two, one. 599 00:24:59,503 --> 00:25:00,203 (blows whistle) 600 00:25:00,303 --> 00:25:01,963 (men groaning and grunting) 601 00:25:02,063 --> 00:25:04,283 - [Paddy] We'll try again. 602 00:25:04,383 --> 00:25:05,763 You ready? 603 00:25:05,863 --> 00:25:08,963 (Chris groaning) (beep) 604 00:25:09,063 --> 00:25:10,203 Paddy, stop it! Paddy! 605 00:25:10,303 --> 00:25:13,403 (Paddy groaning) 606 00:25:13,503 --> 00:25:15,403 - [Chris] Come on, Pad. 607 00:25:15,503 --> 00:25:16,263 - [Paddy] What, we're still going. 608 00:25:16,343 --> 00:25:18,343 - Yes! 609 00:25:19,103 --> 00:25:21,963 - I can't quite get up there. Thank you. 610 00:25:22,063 --> 00:25:24,563 (upbeat music) 611 00:25:24,663 --> 00:25:25,443 One-all then. 612 00:25:25,543 --> 00:25:29,563 And for the decider, Eythor himself will be stepping up 613 00:25:29,663 --> 00:25:31,663 for the fearsome Truck Pull. 614 00:25:33,503 --> 00:25:36,163 Or, to make it even vaguely a contest, 615 00:25:36,263 --> 00:25:41,263 the Truck vs Two Much Lighter Cars Pull. 616 00:25:42,423 --> 00:25:44,643 - Hey, we're up against the big lad now! 617 00:25:44,743 --> 00:25:46,243 This is for Team GB! 618 00:25:46,343 --> 00:25:48,243 - Tenth-strongest man in the world 619 00:25:48,343 --> 00:25:50,923 versus the tenth-funniest man in the world! 620 00:25:51,023 --> 00:25:51,883 (both laughing) 621 00:25:51,983 --> 00:25:53,723 - And the smallest man in the world. 622 00:25:53,823 --> 00:25:54,523 - (laughs) Shut up! 623 00:25:54,623 --> 00:25:55,363 - Right. 624 00:25:55,463 --> 00:25:57,563 - Okay, guys. Are you ready? 625 00:25:57,663 --> 00:25:59,683 Three, two, one. 626 00:25:59,783 --> 00:26:01,123 (blows whistle) 627 00:26:01,223 --> 00:26:03,403 - Get down. 628 00:26:03,503 --> 00:26:04,243 Go. Go, go, go, go. 629 00:26:04,343 --> 00:26:05,263 We've got it, we've got it, we've got it, we've got it. 630 00:26:05,343 --> 00:26:06,203 Move, move. 631 00:26:06,303 --> 00:26:08,303 - [Paddy] Come on. Keep going, Chris. 632 00:26:09,063 --> 00:26:12,803 Suddenly, Harris' stripped-out, lightweight Chevette 633 00:26:12,903 --> 00:26:16,643 wasn't looking like such a bad choice after all. 634 00:26:16,743 --> 00:26:17,443 (Eythor groans) 635 00:26:17,543 --> 00:26:18,383 - Keep it going. - Where's Flintoff? 636 00:26:18,463 --> 00:26:19,683 - Little steps. (Chris groans) 637 00:26:19,783 --> 00:26:21,363 - Look at me feet. Come on, son. 638 00:26:21,463 --> 00:26:22,283 Keep going. 639 00:26:22,383 --> 00:26:24,123 - I can't do much more. - Keep going! 640 00:26:24,223 --> 00:26:27,643 And, with the big, heavy lorry digging its heels in, 641 00:26:27,743 --> 00:26:30,563 it turned out the soft Icelandic turf 642 00:26:30,663 --> 00:26:32,943 was also on our side. 643 00:26:34,463 --> 00:26:36,603 (whistle blows) 644 00:26:36,703 --> 00:26:40,403 (both panting and groaning) 645 00:26:40,503 --> 00:26:42,503 Have we done it? 646 00:26:43,543 --> 00:26:48,543 Eythor, oh! Every respect, sir. 647 00:26:49,703 --> 00:26:54,703 Oh! That, how you guys do that I will never know. 648 00:26:55,663 --> 00:26:57,323 Oh! Thank you so much. 649 00:26:57,423 --> 00:26:59,123 But I think the main thing is- 650 00:26:59,223 --> 00:27:00,683 - The real winners were us. 651 00:27:00,783 --> 00:27:02,043 - He's right, it is us. 652 00:27:02,143 --> 00:27:03,403 Well done! - Yes! 653 00:27:03,503 --> 00:27:06,923 (laughs) Great. Protein shake. 654 00:27:07,023 --> 00:27:09,023 See you on the other side. 655 00:27:09,903 --> 00:27:12,003 Ooh. I'm seeing colours. 656 00:27:12,103 --> 00:27:14,683 (dramatic music) 657 00:27:14,783 --> 00:27:17,803 - [Chris] Now, having proven we could also handle 658 00:27:17,903 --> 00:27:21,403 anything Iceland could throw at us - ish - 659 00:27:21,503 --> 00:27:24,523 the time had come to point our two-car convoy 660 00:27:24,623 --> 00:27:28,503 towards the island's wilder, more remote interior. 661 00:27:30,703 --> 00:27:33,203 From hereon out, tarmac roads 662 00:27:33,303 --> 00:27:35,563 would be a distant memory. 663 00:27:35,663 --> 00:27:36,683 Whoa! 664 00:27:36,783 --> 00:27:40,303 The expedition testing was back in full swing, 665 00:27:41,343 --> 00:27:43,343 with our next obstacle being... 666 00:27:44,263 --> 00:27:46,263 water. 667 00:27:47,623 --> 00:27:49,083 - [Paddy] Got wet, the little Chevette. 668 00:27:49,183 --> 00:27:51,663 - [Chris] All right, this is a bit more serious. 669 00:27:54,543 --> 00:27:56,543 This is not good. 670 00:27:57,063 --> 00:27:59,063 - Fear not, my little friend. 671 00:28:00,103 --> 00:28:02,863 This is where the Rolls-Royce comes into its own. 672 00:28:03,863 --> 00:28:05,863 Here we go. 673 00:28:07,343 --> 00:28:09,343 Stay close, Croquette. 674 00:28:10,023 --> 00:28:12,023 It might get moist. 675 00:28:12,623 --> 00:28:14,163 Here we go. 676 00:28:14,263 --> 00:28:15,283 Straight in. 677 00:28:15,383 --> 00:28:16,123 Come on. 678 00:28:16,223 --> 00:28:18,223 Come on, Silver Lady! 679 00:28:18,623 --> 00:28:20,623 Oh! Not a problem! 680 00:28:21,383 --> 00:28:22,403 - [Chris] (chuckles) A lot of smoke 681 00:28:22,503 --> 00:28:23,883 coming out the bonnet, though! 682 00:28:23,983 --> 00:28:25,043 - How's he getting on? 683 00:28:25,143 --> 00:28:27,903 (dramatic music) 684 00:28:30,983 --> 00:28:32,043 Go on, son. 685 00:28:32,143 --> 00:28:35,223 (car engine revving) 686 00:28:36,463 --> 00:28:37,563 - [Chris] She's stuck. 687 00:28:37,663 --> 00:28:39,523 - Oh dear, dear, dear. 688 00:28:39,623 --> 00:28:42,703 (car engine revving) 689 00:28:52,503 --> 00:28:54,643 (dramatic music) 690 00:28:54,743 --> 00:28:56,963 Ah! Come on, little Chevette! 691 00:28:57,063 --> 00:28:57,803 Yes! 692 00:28:57,903 --> 00:28:58,963 - He's out, the little croquette! 693 00:28:59,063 --> 00:29:01,063 No turning back now! 694 00:29:01,983 --> 00:29:04,903 (triumphant music) 695 00:29:07,383 --> 00:29:09,383 Whoa! 696 00:29:19,943 --> 00:29:21,323 - Never in doubt, Patrick. 697 00:29:21,423 --> 00:29:23,423 Whoa! 698 00:29:25,543 --> 00:29:28,023 - Oh! Now we're expeditioning. 699 00:29:31,503 --> 00:29:35,143 Look at that up in front of us there, Chris. 700 00:29:37,903 --> 00:29:40,283 Ooh! Now, that over there, would you say... 701 00:29:40,383 --> 00:29:42,383 is that a volcano, Christopher? 702 00:29:43,343 --> 00:29:46,343 - That is the most active volcano on the island. 703 00:29:47,983 --> 00:29:49,983 That is Hekla. 704 00:29:50,743 --> 00:29:51,843 (volcano erupting) 705 00:29:51,943 --> 00:29:55,003 Just one of the many active volcanoes 706 00:29:55,103 --> 00:29:59,703 that have shaped Iceland's volatile, unstable landscape. 707 00:30:00,743 --> 00:30:05,763 Hekla itself forms part of a 25-mile-long volcanic ridge 708 00:30:05,863 --> 00:30:09,543 that last erupted 21 years ago. 709 00:30:10,583 --> 00:30:12,203 The fact that its next eruption 710 00:30:12,303 --> 00:30:15,563 is now considered by many to be overdue, 711 00:30:15,663 --> 00:30:17,763 only made it all the more predictable 712 00:30:17,863 --> 00:30:20,123 that this was where we'd been told to head 713 00:30:20,223 --> 00:30:22,223 to spend the night. 714 00:30:22,983 --> 00:30:25,603 Everywhere you look in this place, 715 00:30:25,703 --> 00:30:28,963 there's evidence of some massive force of nature 716 00:30:29,063 --> 00:30:31,123 having smashed the landscape to bits 717 00:30:31,223 --> 00:30:33,643 or flattened it or blown it up. 718 00:30:33,743 --> 00:30:35,643 It's just so wild. 719 00:30:35,743 --> 00:30:38,323 - I was never sure if wilderness were my thing, 720 00:30:38,423 --> 00:30:42,183 but I've gotta say, I am absolutely loving this. 721 00:30:43,903 --> 00:30:46,863 - Look at the change of scenery now on the right-hand side. 722 00:30:52,303 --> 00:30:54,403 - Did you see that sign we just passed, son? 723 00:30:54,503 --> 00:30:57,603 Only 4x4s allowed on this road. 724 00:30:57,703 --> 00:31:01,123 I feel like one of them great British explorers 725 00:31:01,223 --> 00:31:04,403 headed off into uncharted territories: 726 00:31:04,503 --> 00:31:08,343 Captain Cook, Scott of the Antarctic, Shackleton. 727 00:31:09,423 --> 00:31:12,043 - You know they all died on their voyages don't you Paddy? 728 00:31:12,143 --> 00:31:14,043 (Paddy laughs) 729 00:31:14,143 --> 00:31:17,583 - And Captain Cook had a boat, not a Rolls Royce. 730 00:31:19,263 --> 00:31:23,123 - [Paddy] Maybe, but, to be fair, if he'd had the Chevette, 731 00:31:23,223 --> 00:31:26,803 he'd almost certainly have died sooner. 732 00:31:26,903 --> 00:31:31,963 - Oh! Why did I choose this bloody car? 733 00:31:32,063 --> 00:31:34,043 Why did I choose this bloody car? 734 00:31:34,143 --> 00:31:34,923 - [Paddy] How are you feeling 735 00:31:35,023 --> 00:31:37,323 about your choice now, honestly? 736 00:31:37,423 --> 00:31:39,043 - [Chris] Terrible. 737 00:31:39,143 --> 00:31:40,323 - [Paddy] Not to worry though, 738 00:31:40,423 --> 00:31:43,803 because just a few more easy miles up the road. 739 00:31:43,903 --> 00:31:44,843 - [Chris] Whoa! 740 00:31:44,943 --> 00:31:47,683 - [Paddy] We finally reached our overnight refuge 741 00:31:47,783 --> 00:31:50,823 at the foot of a volcano. 742 00:31:52,383 --> 00:31:55,283 - That's a lava field behind it, 743 00:31:55,383 --> 00:31:58,063 so this is right in the firing line. 744 00:31:59,143 --> 00:32:00,763 - Oh look, there's a picnic table there, 745 00:32:00,863 --> 00:32:02,863 little basket. 746 00:32:13,383 --> 00:32:16,403 - [Chris] Have you got a spare coccyx? I'm broken. 747 00:32:16,503 --> 00:32:17,883 - [Paddy] I don't think I'll ever tire of seeing you 748 00:32:17,983 --> 00:32:19,963 getting out of that car. 749 00:32:20,063 --> 00:32:20,803 Look at this though, uh? 750 00:32:20,903 --> 00:32:22,903 - [Chris] What a spot, Patrick. 751 00:32:24,383 --> 00:32:26,523 - Little picnic. Job's a good one. 752 00:32:26,623 --> 00:32:28,843 - Fortnum and Mason's hamper. 753 00:32:28,943 --> 00:32:29,923 Oh, let me see. 754 00:32:30,023 --> 00:32:32,883 Let me just check. - Other hampers are available. 755 00:32:32,983 --> 00:32:34,983 - Oh don't, don't. 756 00:32:35,423 --> 00:32:37,203 Of course. 757 00:32:37,303 --> 00:32:38,123 (beep) Don't. 758 00:32:38,223 --> 00:32:38,963 (Chris laughs) 759 00:32:39,063 --> 00:32:43,003 Every hardworking expedition needs its rations... 760 00:32:43,103 --> 00:32:44,603 (beep) me. 761 00:32:44,703 --> 00:32:46,563 And ours was a selection 762 00:32:46,663 --> 00:32:50,583 of traditional Icelandic delicacies. 763 00:32:52,543 --> 00:32:55,123 - No. How are you even touching that? 764 00:32:55,223 --> 00:32:55,983 - They've taken the brain out. 765 00:32:56,063 --> 00:32:57,443 Look, you can see his tongue and his teeth here. 766 00:32:57,543 --> 00:32:58,283 - [Paddy] Oh! 767 00:32:58,383 --> 00:32:59,123 - Come on, let's get a fork out 768 00:32:59,223 --> 00:33:01,883 and have a go at it, come on. - How do you get in it? 769 00:33:01,983 --> 00:33:02,803 - That looks good in there. 770 00:33:02,903 --> 00:33:03,883 - What's that? 771 00:33:03,983 --> 00:33:04,923 - Well, that looks good there. 772 00:33:05,023 --> 00:33:06,763 - [Paddy] Buried goose. 773 00:33:06,863 --> 00:33:09,003 No, no, Chris. 774 00:33:09,103 --> 00:33:09,803 - [Chris] That's pretty good. 775 00:33:09,903 --> 00:33:10,643 - You're on your own. 776 00:33:10,743 --> 00:33:12,803 I've got some er Crunchy Nutters in the car. 777 00:33:12,903 --> 00:33:14,283 - Ram's testicles. 778 00:33:14,383 --> 00:33:15,603 - Where? - There. 779 00:33:15,703 --> 00:33:16,603 - [Paddy] They're an odd shape. 780 00:33:16,703 --> 00:33:19,123 - I'm gonna try a bit of testicle on bread. 781 00:33:19,223 --> 00:33:20,763 - You're not. - Why not? 782 00:33:20,863 --> 00:33:25,863 - Oh. No. No. No! (laughs) 783 00:33:26,783 --> 00:33:27,723 - It's got a really salty hit to it. 784 00:33:27,823 --> 00:33:29,823 - Ugh! 785 00:33:30,663 --> 00:33:31,363 To be honest, 786 00:33:31,463 --> 00:33:34,363 I think I've had me fill for the day. 787 00:33:34,463 --> 00:33:36,363 Do you know what the trouble is? 788 00:33:36,463 --> 00:33:38,003 It's about half ten at night. 789 00:33:38,103 --> 00:33:38,843 It's broad daylight. 790 00:33:38,943 --> 00:33:39,723 - Can I tempt you, 791 00:33:39,823 --> 00:33:40,583 can I tempt you with some mutton? 792 00:33:40,663 --> 00:33:41,483 - No, no. 793 00:33:41,583 --> 00:33:45,583 Er just noticed, no curtains. Great. 794 00:33:50,303 --> 00:33:53,603 I don't know whether to say goodnight or good morning. 795 00:33:53,703 --> 00:33:56,523 But anyhow, see you in a bit. 796 00:33:56,623 --> 00:33:59,563 (door thuds) 797 00:33:59,663 --> 00:34:01,663 - Oh, that's good gear, Pad. 798 00:34:08,503 --> 00:34:13,103 - Get out! (laughs) 799 00:34:15,663 --> 00:34:20,663 (audience applauds) (audience cheers) 800 00:34:26,224 --> 00:34:29,484 - Fred, the one time we really needed you, 801 00:34:29,584 --> 00:34:31,724 lifting stuff and eating horrendous things. 802 00:34:31,824 --> 00:34:32,564 Where were you? 803 00:34:32,664 --> 00:34:34,564 - Genuinely I'm gutted I wasn't there. 804 00:34:34,664 --> 00:34:35,964 You know what I'm most gutted about? 805 00:34:36,064 --> 00:34:38,124 I didn't get a chance to drive that Range Rover. 806 00:34:38,224 --> 00:34:38,924 - Yeah. 807 00:34:39,024 --> 00:34:39,784 - And it was a lovely choice, Fred, 808 00:34:39,864 --> 00:34:40,684 but if I'm nit-picking, 809 00:34:40,784 --> 00:34:42,804 you could have gone for the three door, 810 00:34:42,904 --> 00:34:44,764 because the late, great Charles Spencer King- 811 00:34:44,864 --> 00:34:46,924 - On the plus side you did swerve three days of that. 812 00:34:47,024 --> 00:34:50,204 - I suppose self-isolating isn't too bad after all! 813 00:34:50,304 --> 00:34:51,044 - Correct. 814 00:34:51,144 --> 00:34:53,604 - Anyhow, it's time to move on and talk about this, 815 00:34:53,704 --> 00:34:55,244 the Chevrolet Camaro, 816 00:34:55,344 --> 00:34:57,244 actually my Chevrolet Camaro. 817 00:34:57,344 --> 00:34:58,844 - Which used to be my Chevrolet Camaro. 818 00:34:58,944 --> 00:35:00,484 - You did me, I know, Chris, I know. 819 00:35:00,584 --> 00:35:01,524 - Kerching. (audience laughs) 820 00:35:01,624 --> 00:35:02,644 - No shame whatsoever. 821 00:35:02,744 --> 00:35:04,884 Point is, I've always been a sucker 822 00:35:04,984 --> 00:35:06,404 for fast American cars, 823 00:35:06,504 --> 00:35:07,404 but I had to admit, 824 00:35:07,504 --> 00:35:08,964 they're not built for British roads. 825 00:35:09,064 --> 00:35:10,004 They're not refined, 826 00:35:10,104 --> 00:35:12,084 and the steering wheel's on the wrong side. 827 00:35:12,184 --> 00:35:14,324 But now there's an American sports car 828 00:35:14,424 --> 00:35:16,424 that promises to solve all that. 829 00:35:17,384 --> 00:35:22,304 ("The Star-Spangled Banner instrumental") 830 00:35:23,904 --> 00:35:28,904 Here it is, the all-new Chevrolet Corvette. 831 00:35:30,024 --> 00:35:31,884 For the first time ever, 832 00:35:31,984 --> 00:35:35,124 it's got its engine behind the driver. 833 00:35:35,224 --> 00:35:38,864 And it's got its steering wheel on the right. 834 00:35:40,984 --> 00:35:42,924 This all-American hero 835 00:35:43,024 --> 00:35:45,324 is starting to look a lot like 836 00:35:45,424 --> 00:35:48,164 one of your fancy European sports cars. 837 00:35:48,264 --> 00:35:50,884 (Corvette engine revving) 838 00:35:50,984 --> 00:35:54,204 Question is, does it go like one? 839 00:35:54,304 --> 00:35:57,424 Well, there's only one way to find out. 840 00:35:58,664 --> 00:36:00,664 Knock it down a couple of gears... 841 00:36:02,384 --> 00:36:04,944 and oh, ho ho! 842 00:36:06,264 --> 00:36:09,104 And she goes! She flies! 843 00:36:10,904 --> 00:36:13,864 Oh my word, hundred mile an hour already! 844 00:36:16,744 --> 00:36:20,684 Nought to sixty, just over 3 seconds. 845 00:36:20,784 --> 00:36:22,784 184 mile an hour top speed. 846 00:36:24,064 --> 00:36:25,804 That isn't sports car fast. 847 00:36:25,904 --> 00:36:27,904 That's supercar fast. 848 00:36:33,744 --> 00:36:36,064 This is one quick car. 849 00:36:38,944 --> 00:36:42,204 And that's thanks to Chevy's 6.2 litre, 850 00:36:42,304 --> 00:36:47,444 small block V8 making over 480 horsepower. 851 00:36:47,544 --> 00:36:50,724 (Corvette engine revving) 852 00:36:50,824 --> 00:36:51,804 I love it. 853 00:36:51,904 --> 00:36:54,364 Only the Americans could put the word small 854 00:36:54,464 --> 00:36:57,124 anywhere near a 6-litre engine. 855 00:36:57,224 --> 00:36:59,224 Bonkers. 856 00:37:01,104 --> 00:37:02,404 The thing is though, 857 00:37:02,504 --> 00:37:06,004 American sports cars have never struggled with going fast 858 00:37:06,104 --> 00:37:07,764 in a straight line. 859 00:37:07,864 --> 00:37:10,884 The problem's always been corners. 860 00:37:10,984 --> 00:37:13,744 (dramatic music) 861 00:37:15,224 --> 00:37:17,624 And when you do reach a corner in your Corvette, 862 00:37:18,824 --> 00:37:20,824 you discover... 863 00:37:22,864 --> 00:37:24,864 it is brilliant! 864 00:37:26,504 --> 00:37:28,084 Oh! Oh! 865 00:37:28,184 --> 00:37:30,724 (tyres screeching) 866 00:37:30,824 --> 00:37:35,304 Oh! 867 00:37:37,064 --> 00:37:38,204 Old Corvettes were a bit 868 00:37:38,304 --> 00:37:40,084 of a wrestling match on track. 869 00:37:40,184 --> 00:37:43,144 But this one, it's with you. 870 00:37:44,624 --> 00:37:46,944 It's a lover, not a fighter. 871 00:37:50,744 --> 00:37:55,044 The gearbox is a fancy dual-clutch paddle shift. 872 00:37:55,144 --> 00:37:59,204 You can even have clever, magnetic shock absorbers. 873 00:37:59,304 --> 00:38:02,604 (tyres screeching) 874 00:38:02,704 --> 00:38:04,444 And having the engine behind the driver 875 00:38:04,544 --> 00:38:06,924 means you're right in the thick of it. 876 00:38:07,024 --> 00:38:10,004 You know exactly what's going on. 877 00:38:10,104 --> 00:38:12,784 And what's going on is all good! 878 00:38:23,384 --> 00:38:26,364 And it's the same story inside. 879 00:38:26,464 --> 00:38:28,084 Sitting in an American car 880 00:38:28,184 --> 00:38:30,084 has traditionally been a cheap 881 00:38:30,184 --> 00:38:32,184 and cheerful experience, 882 00:38:32,544 --> 00:38:35,904 but the Corvette's interior is anything but. 883 00:38:37,304 --> 00:38:38,844 There's leather everywhere, 884 00:38:38,944 --> 00:38:41,084 there's screens and cameras everywhere. 885 00:38:41,184 --> 00:38:43,404 There's even one in the rear-view mirror. 886 00:38:43,504 --> 00:38:44,604 And look at this, 887 00:38:44,704 --> 00:38:46,924 press this, it records your driving. 888 00:38:47,024 --> 00:38:49,324 Overlaid with data and how fast you're going, 889 00:38:49,424 --> 00:38:50,604 and the G force. 890 00:38:50,704 --> 00:38:52,764 Does the whole lot. 891 00:38:52,864 --> 00:38:54,324 And it's got a pop out roof, 892 00:38:54,424 --> 00:38:56,244 so it's a convertible too. 893 00:38:56,344 --> 00:38:59,244 Seriously, you've got everything you need in here, 894 00:38:59,344 --> 00:39:01,444 and it doesn't feel cheap and cheerful. 895 00:39:01,544 --> 00:39:04,644 It feels expensive and cheerful. 896 00:39:04,744 --> 00:39:08,444 (Corvette engine revving) 897 00:39:08,544 --> 00:39:10,904 So how expensive is the new Corvette? 898 00:39:12,704 --> 00:39:14,704 Well, that depends. 899 00:39:15,624 --> 00:39:20,624 See, in America, these cars start at $60,000 dollars. 900 00:39:21,104 --> 00:39:23,224 That's 45,000 pounds. 901 00:39:24,704 --> 00:39:28,084 45,000 pounds for a nearly 500-horsepower, 902 00:39:28,184 --> 00:39:30,184 mid-engined sports car. 903 00:39:31,784 --> 00:39:33,404 I know Corvettes have always been about 904 00:39:33,504 --> 00:39:38,104 bang for your buck, but that's an absolute steal. 905 00:39:40,184 --> 00:39:42,644 If you can't pay in bucks though, 906 00:39:42,744 --> 00:39:45,284 it's not quite such good news. 907 00:39:45,384 --> 00:39:50,384 The Corvette we get over here starts at 75 grand. 908 00:39:52,544 --> 00:39:54,544 This one as tested, 909 00:39:55,224 --> 00:39:57,224 85 grand. 910 00:39:57,864 --> 00:39:59,924 Come on, America. 911 00:40:00,024 --> 00:40:02,024 We gave you the English language. 912 00:40:02,984 --> 00:40:04,984 We gave you the internet. 913 00:40:05,304 --> 00:40:07,124 We gave you... 914 00:40:07,224 --> 00:40:08,964 James Corden! 915 00:40:09,064 --> 00:40:11,264 And this is how you repay us? 916 00:40:12,984 --> 00:40:14,564 But here's the thing. 917 00:40:14,664 --> 00:40:19,664 Even at that price, this car is still a total bargain. 918 00:40:22,464 --> 00:40:24,324 Nothing else, 919 00:40:24,424 --> 00:40:27,564 nothing else you can buy in the UK right now 920 00:40:27,664 --> 00:40:30,304 gives you this much performance for your pound. 921 00:40:31,704 --> 00:40:33,704 This much car for your cash. 922 00:40:36,264 --> 00:40:40,644 Pound for pound for fun! This is right up there. 923 00:40:40,744 --> 00:40:43,364 (dramatic music) 924 00:40:43,464 --> 00:40:47,304 I'm struggling to find something I don't like. 925 00:40:54,304 --> 00:40:56,564 (laughs) Come on. 926 00:40:56,664 --> 00:40:59,384 (dramatic music) 927 00:41:02,504 --> 00:41:05,424 I'm a northerner, I love a bargain! 928 00:41:06,664 --> 00:41:11,664 Stick some gravy on it, I'm sold. (laughs). 929 00:41:19,344 --> 00:41:24,344 (audience applauds) (audience cheers) 930 00:41:25,824 --> 00:41:26,684 - [Paddy] Look at his face. 931 00:41:26,784 --> 00:41:28,004 - Look at him. What's wrong? 932 00:41:28,104 --> 00:41:30,084 - Not a happy chappie. - What's wrong with you? 933 00:41:30,184 --> 00:41:32,084 - Okay, this could go on a while, 934 00:41:32,184 --> 00:41:33,444 but I'll keep it short. 935 00:41:33,544 --> 00:41:36,004 It looks like two cars sewn together in the middle. 936 00:41:36,104 --> 00:41:36,844 Doesn't look right. 937 00:41:36,944 --> 00:41:38,524 It's not coherent, there's too much volume back here, 938 00:41:38,624 --> 00:41:40,004 but most importantly, 939 00:41:40,104 --> 00:41:41,604 I don't want a mid-engined Corvette. 940 00:41:41,704 --> 00:41:43,164 It should be an American muscle car, 941 00:41:43,264 --> 00:41:44,364 front-engined, rear wheel drive. 942 00:41:44,464 --> 00:41:47,004 And I'm gonna put it in terms that you understand. 943 00:41:47,104 --> 00:41:47,964 Biscuits. 944 00:41:48,064 --> 00:41:48,804 - Oh, right. 945 00:41:48,904 --> 00:41:49,604 - Jaffa cakes. - Yes. 946 00:41:49,704 --> 00:41:52,444 - Jaffa cakes should have marmalade orangy stuff in it, 947 00:41:52,544 --> 00:41:54,884 not one of these new ones with cherry or lime. 948 00:41:54,984 --> 00:41:56,204 I want to know what I'm getting. 949 00:41:56,304 --> 00:41:57,564 American muscle car. 950 00:41:57,664 --> 00:41:59,924 This is trying to be a Ferrari, trying to be European. 951 00:42:00,024 --> 00:42:01,484 - He has got a point, but listen, 952 00:42:01,584 --> 00:42:03,364 there's plenty of muscle car fans out there, 953 00:42:03,464 --> 00:42:05,604 so Fred, would you keep the Camaro 954 00:42:05,704 --> 00:42:07,524 or trade up to the Corvette? 955 00:42:07,624 --> 00:42:08,644 - You know what? 956 00:42:08,744 --> 00:42:12,004 I like this car. But I love that one. 957 00:42:12,104 --> 00:42:12,844 - Yes, Fred. 958 00:42:12,944 --> 00:42:14,684 - No, when we've put them nose to nose, 959 00:42:14,784 --> 00:42:16,204 I've not even looked at this. 960 00:42:16,304 --> 00:42:17,044 - Yeah. 961 00:42:17,144 --> 00:42:19,764 - It's just all about that for me. I love that car. 962 00:42:19,864 --> 00:42:21,964 Paid over the odds, but love it. 963 00:42:22,064 --> 00:42:23,084 - Yeah. (laughs) (audience laughs) 964 00:42:23,184 --> 00:42:25,084 - Right, now it's time to do something else 965 00:42:25,184 --> 00:42:26,404 we've not done for a while. 966 00:42:26,504 --> 00:42:28,764 We're gonna put this car around our track 967 00:42:28,864 --> 00:42:30,444 in the hands of... 968 00:42:30,544 --> 00:42:32,644 the Stig. 969 00:42:32,744 --> 00:42:36,264 (Corvette engine revving) 970 00:42:38,544 --> 00:42:39,304 - [Chris] Engine in the middle 971 00:42:39,384 --> 00:42:40,224 means more weight over the rear wheels, 972 00:42:40,304 --> 00:42:42,344 which means better traction off the line. 973 00:42:46,104 --> 00:42:48,224 Sounding great. Normally aspirated V8. 974 00:42:49,864 --> 00:42:50,644 It's greasy out there. 975 00:42:50,744 --> 00:42:52,444 Stig reckons these sorts of conditions can cost 976 00:42:52,544 --> 00:42:54,544 at least three or four seconds a lap! 977 00:42:56,384 --> 00:42:57,484 And you can see the suspension 978 00:42:57,584 --> 00:42:59,584 almost fighting the roll there. 979 00:43:00,464 --> 00:43:01,804 Through Chicago. 980 00:43:01,904 --> 00:43:04,524 Looks flat and fast. 981 00:43:04,624 --> 00:43:07,084 Stig working his way thought the eight-speed box. 982 00:43:07,184 --> 00:43:08,924 No manual option on this Corvette. 983 00:43:09,024 --> 00:43:11,044 Breaking hard into Hammerhead. 984 00:43:11,144 --> 00:43:13,204 Not so much stability under brakes, 985 00:43:13,304 --> 00:43:16,244 really fighting to keep the car in a straight line. 986 00:43:16,344 --> 00:43:17,684 Using all of the tarmac, 987 00:43:17,784 --> 00:43:19,844 and a little bit of grass too. 988 00:43:19,944 --> 00:43:21,944 Down into the Follow Through. 989 00:43:22,904 --> 00:43:25,004 And he had alittle bit of a brake there. 990 00:43:25,104 --> 00:43:27,104 Unusual for the Stig. 991 00:43:27,904 --> 00:43:29,644 Second to last, the most difficult corner. 992 00:43:29,744 --> 00:43:31,924 Pick your entry point. 993 00:43:32,024 --> 00:43:33,604 He's fighting it all the way, 994 00:43:33,704 --> 00:43:35,324 and little steering inputs. 995 00:43:35,424 --> 00:43:36,204 Through Gambon now. 996 00:43:36,304 --> 00:43:38,304 What's he gonna do? Bit of grass? 997 00:43:38,984 --> 00:43:40,524 Over the line. 998 00:43:40,624 --> 00:43:45,044 (audience applauds) (audience cheers) 999 00:43:45,144 --> 00:43:45,844 - So, it's a damp lap. 1000 00:43:45,944 --> 00:43:47,644 - Yes. - What do you think? 1001 00:43:47,744 --> 00:43:51,204 - Me, I'm thinking it's gotta be faster than the M3. 1002 00:43:51,304 --> 00:43:52,964 - Okay. Well, it was a damp lap. 1003 00:43:53,064 --> 00:43:53,964 - [Fred] Pressure's on. 1004 00:43:54,064 --> 00:43:56,484 - The time was 1. - Yeah. 1005 00:43:56,584 --> 00:43:59,844 - 21.7. 1006 00:43:59,944 --> 00:44:02,044 There it is. - Oh. 1007 00:44:02,144 --> 00:44:02,884 (audience applauds) 1008 00:44:02,984 --> 00:44:04,684 - Okay. - It's Under the F Type. 1009 00:44:04,784 --> 00:44:06,044 - No, damp, damp time. - Damp time. 1010 00:44:06,144 --> 00:44:08,084 - And this is the top of the board, isn't it? 1011 00:44:08,184 --> 00:44:10,604 - Yeah, well, we've tested a lot more cars, 1012 00:44:10,704 --> 00:44:11,604 haven't we, Pad? 1013 00:44:11,704 --> 00:44:13,764 - I have thought of this, gentlemen. 1014 00:44:13,864 --> 00:44:14,624 - What do you mean, you've thought of it? 1015 00:44:14,704 --> 00:44:16,564 - I've knocked this up today. 1016 00:44:16,664 --> 00:44:18,924 (audience laughs) 1017 00:44:19,024 --> 00:44:20,404 - Oh, now Patrick, 1018 00:44:20,504 --> 00:44:22,244 you've excelled yourself here. 1019 00:44:22,344 --> 00:44:24,604 - It needs a bit more WD4O, I've gotta be honest. 1020 00:44:24,704 --> 00:44:25,484 - I'm liking that, Pad. 1021 00:44:25,584 --> 00:44:27,964 - Won't be a minute. Still going. 1022 00:44:28,064 --> 00:44:30,324 - So it could be about 4 seconds quicker. 1023 00:44:30,424 --> 00:44:32,124 - Here we go. Boom. 1024 00:44:32,224 --> 00:44:33,484 - So it's sort of, 1025 00:44:33,584 --> 00:44:34,804 it's sort of Honda NSX speed, isn't it? 1026 00:44:34,904 --> 00:44:36,884 - You've just pointed somewhere you can reach. 1027 00:44:36,984 --> 00:44:39,964 (Chris laughs) (audience laughs) 1028 00:44:40,064 --> 00:44:42,804 - So there you go, mid table, not relegation. 1029 00:44:42,904 --> 00:44:44,324 - And now it's time to get back 1030 00:44:44,424 --> 00:44:46,044 to our big Iceland adventure, 1031 00:44:46,144 --> 00:44:47,924 where Fred was still stuck in the UK, 1032 00:44:48,024 --> 00:44:49,764 and our British expedition vehicles 1033 00:44:49,864 --> 00:44:53,204 were about to be put to the ultimate test. 1034 00:44:53,304 --> 00:44:56,024 (dramatic music) 1035 00:44:58,024 --> 00:44:59,644 - [Paddy] With the Icelandic summer 1036 00:44:59,744 --> 00:45:03,884 and its never-ending daylight waking us bright and early. 1037 00:45:03,984 --> 00:45:04,964 Look at that. 1038 00:45:05,064 --> 00:45:07,684 It was time to find out what the last leg 1039 00:45:07,784 --> 00:45:10,704 of our mini expedition had in store. 1040 00:45:11,984 --> 00:45:13,204 - Good night's sleep that, Pad. 1041 00:45:13,304 --> 00:45:15,444 - Surprisingly nice, that. 1042 00:45:15,544 --> 00:45:17,544 Oh, challenge. 1043 00:45:22,544 --> 00:45:26,884 Iceland is the home of proper expedition vehicles. 1044 00:45:26,984 --> 00:45:29,564 To see how adventurous your cars really are, 1045 00:45:29,664 --> 00:45:32,144 you will now race against the king of the locals. 1046 00:45:34,104 --> 00:45:36,564 (car engines revving) 1047 00:45:36,664 --> 00:45:38,664 - Oh, god. 1048 00:45:39,544 --> 00:45:44,564 This absolute monster is a Ford F150 pick-up, 1049 00:45:44,664 --> 00:45:49,524 modified by Icelandic off-road legends, Arctic Trucks. 1050 00:45:49,624 --> 00:45:52,524 (dramatic music) 1051 00:45:52,624 --> 00:45:54,404 Their vehicles have been used to conquer 1052 00:45:54,504 --> 00:45:57,304 some of the most hostile terrains on the planet. 1053 00:46:00,544 --> 00:46:03,884 But as if that wasn't enough of an unfair advantage, 1054 00:46:03,984 --> 00:46:07,344 their latest creation would, of course, be driven... 1055 00:46:08,184 --> 00:46:10,184 by the Stig. 1056 00:46:11,904 --> 00:46:13,844 - This is a problem. 1057 00:46:13,944 --> 00:46:16,444 The ultimate expedition machine 1058 00:46:16,544 --> 00:46:18,544 driven by the ultimate driving machine. 1059 00:46:20,144 --> 00:46:22,724 - And we're racing them in... 1060 00:46:22,824 --> 00:46:25,764 Chevette and old Silver Shadow. 1061 00:46:25,864 --> 00:46:27,864 - Yeah. - Right. 1062 00:46:29,744 --> 00:46:32,224 And then there was the race route. 1063 00:46:33,624 --> 00:46:35,604 Continuing to follow the rough tracks 1064 00:46:35,704 --> 00:46:38,924 that course through the Icelandic interior, 1065 00:46:39,024 --> 00:46:41,684 we'd have to find our way to the edge 1066 00:46:41,784 --> 00:46:43,784 of the Raudhaskal crater. 1067 00:46:45,144 --> 00:46:48,564 The finish line was just 20-odd miles away, 1068 00:46:48,664 --> 00:46:51,324 but as part of the Hekla volcanic ridge, 1069 00:46:51,424 --> 00:46:52,764 it lay at the heart 1070 00:46:52,864 --> 00:46:56,504 of one of the world's most active volcanic regions. 1071 00:46:57,464 --> 00:47:00,924 So, to give us at least a fighting chance, 1072 00:47:01,024 --> 00:47:04,244 we'd get a 30-minute head start. 1073 00:47:04,344 --> 00:47:06,444 Just long enough, the producers reckoned, 1074 00:47:06,544 --> 00:47:09,004 for us to reach the finish line first, 1075 00:47:09,104 --> 00:47:11,844 if our budget Brits didn't, 1076 00:47:11,944 --> 00:47:14,904 as they put it, die trying. 1077 00:47:20,504 --> 00:47:24,524 Right, rally boy. We're a team on this. 1078 00:47:24,624 --> 00:47:26,844 Don't be shooting off in the old croquette 1079 00:47:26,944 --> 00:47:28,444 and leaving me for dead. 1080 00:47:28,544 --> 00:47:30,484 (car engine revving) 1081 00:47:30,584 --> 00:47:31,604 - Here we go. 1082 00:47:31,704 --> 00:47:34,844 - [Crew] Three, two, one, go! 1083 00:47:34,944 --> 00:47:37,624 (upbeat music) 1084 00:47:40,544 --> 00:47:43,044 - What's he doing? What's he doing? 1085 00:47:43,144 --> 00:47:44,124 What you doing? 1086 00:47:44,224 --> 00:47:46,324 - Right Pad, strategy is the faster I go, 1087 00:47:46,424 --> 00:47:48,944 I reckon the faster you'll go. 1088 00:47:50,224 --> 00:47:52,224 Oh ho, now we're moving. 1089 00:47:53,064 --> 00:47:56,864 - All kinds of stones thrown at the silver lady! 1090 00:47:57,944 --> 00:47:59,564 So, with just half an hour 1091 00:47:59,664 --> 00:48:02,324 to get as far ahead of the Stig as possible, 1092 00:48:02,424 --> 00:48:06,444 apparently teamwork had gone straight out the window. 1093 00:48:06,544 --> 00:48:10,084 Whoa, whoa, whoa, can't see a thing! 1094 00:48:10,184 --> 00:48:12,004 But, having spent the whole trip 1095 00:48:12,104 --> 00:48:15,304 waiting for Harris's Chevette to make any kind of sense, 1096 00:48:16,304 --> 00:48:19,424 it was at least nice to be there for the big moment. 1097 00:48:23,544 --> 00:48:26,664 - Whoa! What a fantastic bit of road. 1098 00:48:29,104 --> 00:48:32,384 Finally, my choice is paying dividends. 1099 00:48:33,784 --> 00:48:35,784 This is driving. 1100 00:48:36,424 --> 00:48:38,944 - There he is. Go on, Harris! 1101 00:48:40,384 --> 00:48:43,284 - Short wheelbase in the Chevette feels so agile. 1102 00:48:43,384 --> 00:48:48,324 Straight cut gears. (laughs) 1103 00:48:48,424 --> 00:48:50,424 Prince Smug! Ah! 1104 00:48:52,264 --> 00:48:55,424 Now she's singing. Now she is singing. 1105 00:49:00,384 --> 00:49:03,144 (metal clanking) 1106 00:49:07,344 --> 00:49:10,804 While Stig bided his time before the hunt began, 1107 00:49:10,904 --> 00:49:13,964 with Chrissie Makkinen pulling away fast, 1108 00:49:14,064 --> 00:49:16,444 it was all me and my Shadow could to do 1109 00:49:16,544 --> 00:49:18,544 to hang onto the back of him. 1110 00:49:19,824 --> 00:49:22,224 - Oh, flat chat down here. Come on! 1111 00:49:23,824 --> 00:49:25,804 Whoa. 1112 00:49:25,904 --> 00:49:27,364 Oh, [Beep]. 1113 00:49:27,464 --> 00:49:32,464 Oh, ho oh. Oh, that one crept up on me. 1114 00:49:34,704 --> 00:49:37,244 I can still see that little croquette's dust 1115 00:49:37,344 --> 00:49:39,344 in front of me. 1116 00:49:39,944 --> 00:49:41,524 Come on. 1117 00:49:41,624 --> 00:49:44,304 (upbeat music) 1118 00:49:52,464 --> 00:49:53,564 - This is rallying old school. 1119 00:49:53,664 --> 00:49:56,324 They used to do hundreds of miles like this. 1120 00:49:56,424 --> 00:49:59,264 No notes, just driving on sight. 1121 00:50:00,784 --> 00:50:02,784 Crest. 1122 00:50:04,264 --> 00:50:06,264 Wowowowowowo! 1123 00:50:08,544 --> 00:50:10,544 Whoa! Big jump. 1124 00:50:12,664 --> 00:50:13,484 Oh, sugar. 1125 00:50:13,584 --> 00:50:16,504 Feels like my left suspension's a bit different to my right. 1126 00:50:18,184 --> 00:50:20,944 (metal clanking) 1127 00:50:24,944 --> 00:50:27,704 (dramatic music) 1128 00:50:32,344 --> 00:50:34,364 This looks a bit jumpy. 1129 00:50:34,464 --> 00:50:37,644 Oh! Oh! 1130 00:50:37,744 --> 00:50:40,064 Man, she's moving about, is the girl. 1131 00:50:40,904 --> 00:50:43,824 Oh! Oh, ho-ho. 1132 00:50:45,144 --> 00:50:47,724 How often are you gonna get the chance 1133 00:50:47,824 --> 00:50:52,304 to take a Silver Shadow rallying in Iceland? 1134 00:50:54,384 --> 00:50:57,244 Up ahead though, it was quickly becoming clear 1135 00:50:57,344 --> 00:50:59,524 that my approach to rallying in Iceland 1136 00:50:59,624 --> 00:51:03,464 had been a little over enthusiastic. 1137 00:51:05,104 --> 00:51:05,964 - We're down to third. 1138 00:51:06,064 --> 00:51:09,884 I think the Chevette's not very happy. 1139 00:51:09,984 --> 00:51:11,984 Engine's bogged down. 1140 00:51:13,184 --> 00:51:16,824 Either that or I'm losing power. Could be. 1141 00:51:18,064 --> 00:51:20,164 - I wanna be going out quick 1142 00:51:20,264 --> 00:51:24,444 but I'm trying to get the car round in one piece as well. 1143 00:51:24,544 --> 00:51:26,984 It's literally like rallying on the moon. 1144 00:51:28,984 --> 00:51:31,224 - Oh, my engine's not sounding very good now. 1145 00:51:34,225 --> 00:51:36,225 We've got engine issues, I think. 1146 00:51:37,065 --> 00:51:39,225 Can't see Pad, I don't know where he is. 1147 00:51:41,225 --> 00:51:42,725 And then... 1148 00:51:42,825 --> 00:51:44,825 things got worse. 1149 00:51:45,625 --> 00:51:48,765 Caution there. It's all whoa. 1150 00:51:48,865 --> 00:51:50,865 Whoa, whoa, whoa. 1151 00:51:53,505 --> 00:51:55,605 Not very clearly signposted. 1152 00:51:55,705 --> 00:51:57,605 It turns out, 1153 00:51:57,705 --> 00:51:58,845 on those rough tracks 1154 00:51:58,945 --> 00:52:01,605 that cut across the Icelandic back country, 1155 00:52:01,705 --> 00:52:03,705 missing a turn is easy. 1156 00:52:05,225 --> 00:52:07,225 Almost as easy, in fact, 1157 00:52:07,585 --> 00:52:09,725 as grinding to a halt altogether. 1158 00:52:09,825 --> 00:52:12,905 (car engine revving) 1159 00:52:15,185 --> 00:52:16,965 Oh, I'm stuck. 1160 00:52:17,065 --> 00:52:20,705 Still, it's not like we were being chased. 1161 00:52:22,025 --> 00:52:24,745 (dramatic music) 1162 00:52:33,505 --> 00:52:36,405 Yes, our 30 minutes were up, 1163 00:52:36,505 --> 00:52:39,185 and Stig was on the hunt. 1164 00:52:49,225 --> 00:52:51,225 - Oh, ho-ho. (laughs) 1165 00:52:53,785 --> 00:52:56,385 Oh, I can see him, there he is. 1166 00:52:57,705 --> 00:52:58,925 Has he stopped? Oh, my god, he's stopped. 1167 00:52:59,025 --> 00:52:59,965 What's he... 1168 00:53:00,065 --> 00:53:02,065 Have you stopped? What's going on? 1169 00:53:04,385 --> 00:53:05,485 - The directions weren't very clear. 1170 00:53:05,585 --> 00:53:07,865 I went straight on and now I can't get moving. 1171 00:53:08,865 --> 00:53:11,065 - I'm gonna nudge up to you, ready? 1172 00:53:16,945 --> 00:53:18,945 - Oh! 1173 00:53:19,465 --> 00:53:21,465 - We're off. 1174 00:53:22,265 --> 00:53:23,605 - [Chris] Lovely bit of rescue service 1175 00:53:23,705 --> 00:53:25,725 from the Roller there. 1176 00:53:25,825 --> 00:53:27,945 - Teamwork makes the dream work. 1177 00:53:29,065 --> 00:53:31,905 The plucky Brits might have been back on the move, 1178 00:53:33,065 --> 00:53:36,865 but as Stig smashed across the plains somewhere behind us, 1179 00:53:38,065 --> 00:53:42,705 soon it was the Shadow's turn to start feeling the pressure. 1180 00:53:46,945 --> 00:53:48,945 Jesus, it's bumpy here, Chris. 1181 00:53:51,265 --> 00:53:54,405 I think I've lost power steering, or I've got a puncture. 1182 00:53:54,505 --> 00:53:55,245 Lost power as well. 1183 00:53:55,345 --> 00:53:58,505 Bloody hell, Philips is hanging out tape deck! Get in! 1184 00:54:03,225 --> 00:54:06,725 - Come on, Pad. Get that Roller going. 1185 00:54:06,825 --> 00:54:08,905 - Slowing down a bit on me, come on, girl. 1186 00:54:10,185 --> 00:54:14,885 This is where the Stig will gain valuable time on us, 1187 00:54:14,985 --> 00:54:17,525 'cause he'll go over those rocks like they're nothing, 1188 00:54:17,625 --> 00:54:19,625 like they're popping candy. 1189 00:54:20,105 --> 00:54:22,825 (dramatic music) 1190 00:54:35,745 --> 00:54:37,745 - Some of these crests are a bit blind. 1191 00:54:38,745 --> 00:54:40,405 Watch out for the ridges coming up. 1192 00:54:40,505 --> 00:54:42,505 It's got... 1193 00:54:42,825 --> 00:54:43,925 it's a big lump down the middle. 1194 00:54:44,025 --> 00:54:45,645 Be careful, alright. 1195 00:54:45,745 --> 00:54:48,125 - Oh, that looks a bit ominous. 1196 00:54:48,225 --> 00:54:50,225 Oh! Oh, ho-ho! 1197 00:54:53,425 --> 00:54:56,285 Go on, there, Silver Lady! 1198 00:54:56,385 --> 00:54:57,525 Cheers, pal. 1199 00:54:57,625 --> 00:55:00,385 (dramatic music) 1200 00:55:06,305 --> 00:55:09,145 - The landscape had been taking its toll. 1201 00:55:10,265 --> 00:55:15,365 Getting hot in here now. Come on, old girl. 1202 00:55:15,465 --> 00:55:19,545 But our cars were still just about hanging on. 1203 00:55:20,585 --> 00:55:23,945 Raudhaskal was now just six miles away. 1204 00:55:25,145 --> 00:55:29,605 And as we began the final push round to the crater's edge, 1205 00:55:29,705 --> 00:55:32,005 the real question was, 1206 00:55:32,105 --> 00:55:34,105 where was our pursuer? 1207 00:55:36,065 --> 00:55:40,465 - Can't see the Stig. Still can't see him. 1208 00:55:42,705 --> 00:55:44,705 Can't see the Stig, pal. 1209 00:55:45,065 --> 00:55:46,565 - Oh, we're down to three now. 1210 00:55:46,665 --> 00:55:47,965 I've only got three cylinders, 1211 00:55:48,065 --> 00:55:50,065 so you'll have to bear with me. My engine's dying. 1212 00:55:51,945 --> 00:55:53,685 Come on. Come on. 1213 00:55:53,785 --> 00:55:57,605 (car engines revving) 1214 00:55:57,705 --> 00:55:58,405 Can't see the Stig. 1215 00:55:58,505 --> 00:56:00,365 Oh, Jesus, he's here! 1216 00:56:00,465 --> 00:56:03,685 (dramatic music) 1217 00:56:03,785 --> 00:56:05,785 Oh, no. 1218 00:56:06,625 --> 00:56:09,225 Oh, that's a big rock. Oh, god! 1219 00:56:10,425 --> 00:56:12,425 - Go Pad. Come on, Pad. 1220 00:56:16,265 --> 00:56:19,105 - Come on, Silver Shadow! Come on! 1221 00:56:22,745 --> 00:56:24,745 It's gonna be tight. 1222 00:56:26,065 --> 00:56:28,925 Come on! Come on, the Shadow! 1223 00:56:29,025 --> 00:56:30,245 (dramatic music) 1224 00:56:30,345 --> 00:56:31,445 - Come on, Pad, keep up mate. 1225 00:56:31,545 --> 00:56:34,705 Come on Pad, I'm gonna drag you along. 1226 00:56:36,185 --> 00:56:38,185 - He's on me. 1227 00:56:39,905 --> 00:56:42,645 - Come on, Paddy McGuinness. 1228 00:56:42,745 --> 00:56:45,585 - I'm here, son! He's right on me! 1229 00:56:47,905 --> 00:56:49,905 - Ah, get round. 1230 00:56:50,585 --> 00:56:52,585 Oh! 1231 00:56:53,945 --> 00:56:57,345 - Go on, get up there. Go on, the Roller. 1232 00:56:58,305 --> 00:57:00,305 We have got him! 1233 00:57:01,425 --> 00:57:03,665 Oh, made it. Yeah, what! 1234 00:57:07,065 --> 00:57:09,065 - [Chris] Ha-ha-ha-ha! 1235 00:57:10,385 --> 00:57:12,385 - Ho-ho-ho! 1236 00:57:15,505 --> 00:57:18,025 - Oh. Wow! We've done it, son! 1237 00:57:20,865 --> 00:57:23,045 - Wow! - Woo! 1238 00:57:23,145 --> 00:57:26,565 We just raced to the top of a volcano! 1239 00:57:26,665 --> 00:57:29,425 - I'll tell you what, there it is. - Great effort. 1240 00:57:30,865 --> 00:57:32,565 - Good work. - Never in doubt. 1241 00:57:32,665 --> 00:57:34,165 - There he is. 1242 00:57:34,265 --> 00:57:36,265 Oh. 1243 00:57:37,065 --> 00:57:39,065 Look at that. 1244 00:57:40,265 --> 00:57:42,545 - That is immense. 1245 00:57:43,825 --> 00:57:46,305 - That, over there, all lava. 1246 00:57:47,585 --> 00:57:48,925 Do you know that? 1247 00:57:49,025 --> 00:57:49,965 It's unbelievable. 1248 00:57:50,065 --> 00:57:53,185 I love the way this is a voyage of learning for you. 1249 00:57:55,385 --> 00:57:57,385 - [Paddy] Ah, drink it in. 1250 00:58:02,745 --> 00:58:07,005 (audience applauds) (audience cheers) 1251 00:58:07,105 --> 00:58:08,165 - Found a volcano. 1252 00:58:08,265 --> 00:58:10,325 - [Fred] Wow, a volcano. 1253 00:58:10,425 --> 00:58:12,085 - What a trip. 1254 00:58:12,185 --> 00:58:14,485 Great cars, unbelievable scenery, 1255 00:58:14,585 --> 00:58:17,085 and we beat the Stig to the top of the volcano. 1256 00:58:17,185 --> 00:58:17,885 It was fantas- 1257 00:58:17,985 --> 00:58:19,565 the only thing missing was you, big man. 1258 00:58:19,665 --> 00:58:21,405 - I'm still gutted. I would love to have been there. 1259 00:58:21,505 --> 00:58:23,005 I've got serious FOMO, 1260 00:58:23,105 --> 00:58:24,365 serious. (audience laughs) 1261 00:58:24,465 --> 00:58:25,205 - What about the cars? 1262 00:58:25,305 --> 00:58:26,645 Little soldiers both of them. 1263 00:58:26,745 --> 00:58:29,765 Wide-bodied Chevette, Fred, look at that. 1264 00:58:29,865 --> 00:58:30,565 - Yeah. 1265 00:58:30,665 --> 00:58:33,685 - Well, time to decide who bought the best car. 1266 00:58:33,785 --> 00:58:35,965 Obviously, Chris, you're gonna go with the croquette. 1267 00:58:36,065 --> 00:58:37,125 - Yes, yes. 1268 00:58:37,225 --> 00:58:38,485 - And I'll go for the Silver Lady, 1269 00:58:38,585 --> 00:58:40,965 which means casting vote's yours, Fred, 1270 00:58:41,065 --> 00:58:42,565 and I bet you're gonna go with Chris 1271 00:58:42,665 --> 00:58:44,725 'cause it's a Chevette, oh it's Chris's Chevette. 1272 00:58:44,825 --> 00:58:46,205 (audience laughs) 1273 00:58:46,305 --> 00:58:47,485 - Really? 1274 00:58:47,585 --> 00:58:49,165 Alright then, on the one hand, 1275 00:58:49,265 --> 00:58:50,485 I'm looking at a blue car 1276 00:58:50,585 --> 00:58:52,585 with a big white dot on the bonnet. 1277 00:58:53,345 --> 00:58:55,965 This one, I'm looking at a national treasure, 1278 00:58:56,065 --> 00:58:57,445 an institution. 1279 00:58:57,545 --> 00:58:59,365 Something with a bit of class, well built, 1280 00:58:59,465 --> 00:59:00,565 obviously unlike the driver. 1281 00:59:00,665 --> 00:59:01,645 - Yeah, ha-ha. (audience laughs) 1282 00:59:01,745 --> 00:59:04,805 - So, for that reason, I'm going Rolls Royce, 1283 00:59:04,905 --> 00:59:07,525 sorry, Chris, Rolls Royce, every day of the week. 1284 00:59:07,625 --> 00:59:09,525 Look at it. Can't believe it. 1285 00:59:09,625 --> 00:59:11,405 - I love a Rolls, Pad. I love one. 1286 00:59:11,505 --> 00:59:12,485 - Double teapot, Fred. 1287 00:59:12,585 --> 00:59:13,765 - That's it for tonight, 1288 00:59:13,865 --> 00:59:15,405 but more good stuff next week. 1289 00:59:15,505 --> 00:59:18,365 The big lad becomes a qualified racing driver, 1290 00:59:18,465 --> 00:59:20,405 the little lad drives a DeLorean, 1291 00:59:20,505 --> 00:59:23,765 and I drive a car worth 4 million pounds. 1292 00:59:23,865 --> 00:59:24,885 Thanks so much for watching. 1293 00:59:24,985 --> 00:59:26,165 See you then. Good night. 1294 00:59:26,265 --> 00:59:31,265 (audience applauds) (upbeat music)