Top Gear: Season 22
Season 22 Lore Primer
Key plot threads, lore context, and character stakes you need to remember before diving into this season.
- Directly follows the overarching narrative developments of Top Gear Season 21.
- Faction dynamics and core character alliances shift under escalating external stakes.
- Crucial mysteries introduced previously reach key turning points and narrative reckonings.
- Sets up serialized story arcs that build directly toward the climactic season finale.
Episode Guide
Season 22 Progress Shield
Episode 1
Sep 14, 1989
William Woollard and Sue Baker present the first of a new series from Europe’s biggest and brightest motor show at Frankfurt. On the road, Chris Goffey has been driving the new Cit
Episode 2
Sep 21, 1989
The switch to lead-free petrol has created a lot of confusion for the ordinary motorist — confusion that now seems to be stalling the growth of sales of unleaded fuel. Tom Boswell
Episode 3
Sep 28, 1989
Politicians in southern California have agreed to a scheme to ban petrol and diesel vehicles within the next 20 years. William Woollard reports from Los Angeles on the implications
Episode 4
Oct 5, 1989
William Woollard and Tony Mason report from Brands Hatch at the end of the Autoglass Tour of Britain on the success of this newly revived event. Chris Goffey assesses the chances o
Episode 5
Oct 12, 1989
Britain’s car industry is booming for the first time in a decade, partly thanks to Japanese investment. William Woollard presents the programme from the new Honda engine factory in
Episode 6
Oct 19, 1989
Three major new British models are being launched at this year’s Motorfair. William Woollard and Sue Baker report from Earls Court on these and other highlights of the show, while
Episode 7
Oct 27, 1989
What if your new car turns out to be a lemon? In the United States there are tough laws to protect you, but in Britain you’re still at the mercy of your individual dealer. William
Episode 8
Nov 2, 1989
William Woollard reports from the Motorcycle Show on the latest in two-wheeled transport. Vic Allan tests the new Norton F1 road-going version of this year’s Formula 1 British Cham
Episode 9
Nov 9, 1989
Throughout most of its history, the motor vehicle has been to war. William Woollard visits the Museum of Army Transport in North Humberside to try out some of the unusual machines
Episode 10
Nov 16, 1989
William Woollard reports from Autotech 89 on the latest engineering advances in prospect for car owners. This summer Top Gear sponsored the Heritage Team Challenge to help promote