Middle East | Top Gear Special [updated]
But because this is Top Gear , they weren't given sensible SUVs. They were given two-seater convertibles with virtually no luggage space and zero off-road capability.
Politics also played a silent but constant role in the narrative. The team had to navigate border crossings and security checkpoints that most Western television shows would avoid. They famously had to bypass Israel due to diplomatic complexities, taking a detour through Jordan instead. This added a layer of genuine tension to the episode, as the cast and crew were clearly operating in a region where a broken-down car was more than just an inconvenience. middle east top gear special
Three Wise Men (and Three Rubbish Cars): A Retrospective on the Top Gear Middle East Special But because this is Top Gear , they
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