The Top Gear Middle East Special (Series 16, Episode 2), which first aired on December 26, 2010, follows Jeremy Clarkson, Richard Hammond, and James May as they drive convertible cars from Northern Iraq to Bethlehem. The 76-minute, 1,200-mile journey involved navigating challenging terrain in Iraq, Syria, and Jordan, ultimately concluding with the Fiat Barchetta identified as the most robust vehicle. Read more details at Top Gear Wiki
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Crossing into Syria (then still open to Western tourists), the production team fails to find decent accommodation. They end up in a motel that appears to have been bombed in 1973 and never repaired. The beds are stained, the toilet is a hole in the floor, and the shower delivers either boiling steam or freezing sludge. The sight of James May trying to sleep while wrapped in a plastic Top Gear raincoat is peak British misery. The Top Gear Middle East Special (Series 16,
The Top Gear: Middle East Special remains a masterclass in adventure television, blending automotive enthusiasm, political nonchalance, and a heartfelt Christmas message. It's a journey you won't forget. Crossing into Syria (then still open to Western