Top Gear: The Races

The series gets off to an explosive start as Jeremy Clarkson tries to outrun a Challenger tank in a Range Rover Sport. Meanwhile, James and Richard are playing football - with the Toyota Aygo and the Mercedes CLS AMG. There's a look at new family car, the Honda Element. And James Nesbitt is the Star in a Reasonably Priced Car.

Is it possible to buy a stylish two-door coupe for under ú1500? Jeremy, James and Richard take up the challenge. Maserati's MC12 supercar makes its debut on the Top Gear track. And sharp suited, deadpan comedian Jack Dee is the Star in a Reasonably Priced Car.

Jeremy Clarkson makes a splash opening a local swimming pool, Richard Hammond tests Aston Martin's DB9 Volante, and James May goes back to the 70s with the Maserati Bora. Germany and Russia give us their take on a classic British sports car, and Time Lord Christopher Eccleston swaps the Tardis for the Suzuki Liana.

Does mother know best? The trio of presenters give their mums a chance to shine in the headlights as they preview a range of small cars, including the Renault Modus, Honda Jazz and Peugeot 1007. Richard Hammond tests the new BMW3 Series as the Cadillac CTS-V takes to the Top Gear track.

There's a trip back to the Swinging Sixties, when the Aston Martin DB5 and the Jaguar E-Type contributed to the notion of Cool Britannia. Fast-foward to Jeremy attempting to dodge bullets in a Porsche Boxster S and a Mercedes SLK. James driving the new Murano and Nissan 4x4, and Richard unveiling the team's take an armoured car.

Can a boat beat a car? With Jeremy in the Mercedes McLaren SLR and Richard and James on a boat, who will make it from London to Oslo first? The Aston Martin DB9 graces the Top Gear track, and broadcaster David Dimbleby puts in a respectable lap as the Star in a Reasonably Priced Car.

Which is faster - man or machine? The Top Gear team aim to find out. TVR's Sagaris takes to the track, the Ford Transit van celebrates a landmark birthday and James May continues his search for the best driving song of all time. Justin Hawkins of The Darkness is the Star in a Reasonably Priced Car.

Jeremy Clarkson, Richard Hammond and James May head for Iceland with a trio of convertibles - the Audi TT, Nissan 350Z and Chrysler Crossfire. There's a look at the new Ferrari F430, and lyricist Sir Tim Rice is the Star in a Reasonbly Priced Car.

Jeremy Clarkson gives his verdict on BMW's new M5, while Richard Hammond and James May try their hand at Russian-roulette road-testing. Plus the quest to find the hottest hatchback as the Renault Megane, Vauxhall Astra VXR and Golf come under the spotlight and Chris Evans takes to the track as the Star in a Reasonably Priced Car.

How does the BMW 5 Series diesel measure up against a petrol version of the same marque, and can a 4x4 drive across a lake? Plus the latest off-road toys, the world's fastest four door saloon - the Bentley Flying Spur - and Big Brother's Davina McCall is the Star in a Reasonably Priced Car.

The world's greatest power sliders grace the Top Gear track.