Hovervan

Episode Summary & Review

Summary

Jeremy Clarkson, Richard Hammond and James May bring relief to flood stricken areas of Britain by building a car that can turn into a hovercraft. After a bumpy start, the presenters demonstrate the brilliance of their creation with an eventful journey down the River Avon. Also in this show, Jeremy is on the track in the insane Mercedes SLS Black and the 739 horsepower SLS Electric, while Hollywood star Hugh Jackman is the star in the Reasonably Priced Car.

Our Take

The hovervan challenge is peak Top Gear silliness, with Clarkson, Hammond, and May building something gloriously impractical and then barely keeping it afloat on the Avon. The SLS Black and Electric reviews are decent filler, and Hugh Jackman turns out to be surprisingly game behind the wheel. A fun, easy hour with more hits than misses.