Stars in Fast Cars

Infobox Television
show_name = Stars in Fast Cars
format = Comedy gameshow
runtime = 30 minutes
starring = Dougie Anderson
country = UK
language = English
network = BBC Three
"Pilot: BBC Two"
first_aired = 2005
last_aired = 2006
num_episodes = 10 ("plus pilot")
website =
imdb_id = 0482429

"Stars in Fast Cars" was a relatively short-lived humorous motoring-themed celebrity gameshow series, in which various celebrities compete at motoring challenges, including recreating movie stunts and racing modified armchairs. The series was first broadcast on BBC Three, in 2005, and later repeated on BBC One in 2006.

Among some of the more notable moments were Car Skittles; a stunt where the guests had to drive on to the back of a moving lorry, before letting them all drive a Ferrari – with a bathtub of water attached to the back which they weren't allowed to spill. They were asked to race in a variety of motor-esque machines, from the aforementioned armchairs to Formula 1 cars.

The final round of each show, between the two top-ranking guests, features the use of the car cannon in attempts to hit various things.

The show originated as a one-off special of the popular BBC Two show, Top Gear, and was produced, as were a number of other television specials, in aid of charity Comic Relief. It was later turned into a series, presented by Dougie Anderson.

Episodes and participants

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Pilot

The Top Gear special feature for Comic Relief, first broadcast on 5 February 2005.

The pilot was presented by Top Gear presenters Richard Hammond and James May, and included that programme's third presenter, Jeremy Clarkson amongst the "stars" competing. The special featured a rare appearance on New "Top Gear" from "Fifth Gear"'s Tiff Needell.

Results:
*1st = : Jodie Kidd
*1st = : Jeremy Clarkson
*3rd : Alan Davies
*4th = : Jimmy "Carrnage" (Carr)
*4th = : Darren Jordon
*6th : Patrick Kielty

Episode one

This episode introduced the regular presenter, Dougie Anderson.

Competitors:
*Sarah Cawood
*Jon Culshaw
*Sir Steve Redgrave
*Gina Yashere

This episode recreated stunts from movies, and featured racing in modified armchairs and towing a bath full of water with a Ferrari. The two highest scorers after three rounds used the "Car Catapult" to hurl the car of their choice at giant coconuts.

Episode two

Competitors:
*David Dickinson
*Jenny Frost
*Nina Wadia
*Tommy Walsh

Other participants

The following notable people are included amongst those who took part in other episodes: Edwina Currie, Ben Fogle, Jilly Goolden, Ainsley Harriott, Jake Maskall, Nell McAndrew, Leanne Wilson, Reggie Yates, Trevor Nelson, Jennie Bond, Beverly Turner & Rowland Rivron

References

# [http://www.bbc.co.uk/pressoffice/pressreleases/stories/2005/08_august/06/three_real.shtml BBC press release, 8th August 2005] — about new programming for that season

External links

*imdb title|id=0482429|title=Stars in Fast Cars
* [http://www.ukgameshows.com/page/index.php/Stars_in_Fast_Cars "Stars in Fast Cars"] at UKGameshows.com