S1E3
Opera, Arts, and Donuts
⚠ Spoiler alert This recap gives away what happens in this episode.
Episode Summary & Review
Summary
The travelling tent lands on the quayside in Whitby, England where Jeremy Clarkson, Richard Hammond and James May introduce a modern take on the traditional Italian grand tour featuring an Aston Martin DB11, a Rolls-Royce Dawn and an uninvited guest. Also in this show, Jeremy faces the consequences of a foolish bet and Simon Pegg is the star guest.
Our Take
The Italian road trip works better than expected, with the surprise third car providing most of the laughs once the Aston and Rolls novelty wears thin. Clarkson paying up on his name-change bet is a fun running gag, though Simon Pegg’s segment feels a bit thin. A decent hour, if not the season’s strongest.