Top Gear Middle East Special ~repack~ May 2026

They drive through spectacular mountain scenery. James’s BMW continues to misbehave (coolant loss, dodgy electrics). Jeremy’s Fiat has a tiny trunk, so he carries his luggage in the passenger seat. Richard’s Mazda is reliable but boring – “a hairdresser’s car in a war zone.”

They drive through a military checkpoint into the West Bank. The tension is played for gentle comedy – they hide a bottle of “holy” olive oil from Jeremy’s questionable souvenir buying. top gear middle east special

Would you like a list of other Top Gear specials (e.g., Vietnam, Bolivia, Africa) in the same style? They drive through spectacular mountain scenery

In Syria, they drive through the ancient ruins of Palmyra and cause minor trouble by joking about “terrorist modifications” (roof-mounted machine guns). They are followed briefly by secret police but escape without incident. Richard’s Mazda is reliable but boring – “a