What a beautiful episode this was. A more serious documentary by the three guys and then a heartbreaking farewell to the studio format. These three guys have entertained us for 17 years (16 for May) and even today the magic is still there. Thank you for so much entertainment for so long, they've been a massive part of my life. And although it'll never quite be the same after this episode at least we will still have many specials to come for the foreseeable future. As for this episode, the Ford documentary is top notch as is the final 10 minutes, thank you Clarkson, Hammond and May.
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It was Warm, Sad And Beautiful
sameartist12 April 2019
The best episode of the best show from the best presenters, in the world.
jssuper12 April 2019
There is little that can be said about this instalment. in almost every aspect, this episode had demonstrated and enormous and profound emotional message. It is indeed, however sad it may be, the end of an era. Honestly, just watch it.
Clarkson, Hammond & May: The best trio ever on TV
tatamand12 April 2019
Warning: Spoilers
I love a fast ford, my all time favorite car is a Sierra RS500 Cosworth
This episode, being the last with an audience was a very emotional experience for me to watch as I sort of mirrored Jeremy. I'm lost for words.
What a way to end a 17 year long format.
Legends!
This episode, being the last with an audience was a very emotional experience for me to watch as I sort of mirrored Jeremy. I'm lost for words.
What a way to end a 17 year long format.
Legends!
The greatest presenters in my childhood.
timiczechium12 April 2019
I'm not crying, you're crying.
andrebunes12 April 2019
You utter pieces of apes
oliownstersamsung13 April 2019
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I'll just sum up the first 50 minutes! Great documentary! You brought emotion to a car that I otherwise didn't feel much for. The video editing and quality was sublime.
Now for the rest. Damn you! You honestly broke my heart for a second.... I was first introduced to top gear by my previous stepfather when I was 5 years old. I've been watching it since and my car interest has been growing along side with it. I have immense amount of gratitude and respect for you guys because there is no other group of people who have granted me such happiness through the years. So when I see Jeremy crying and Richard and May holding (or at least trying) straight faces, I started balling out in tears. I just couldn't make sense of loosing you guys. Sounds weird? Yes it is, but anyone who has watched them will probably agree that they have made a special place in your heart. Now I understand it's an end of an era, but damn you for initiating with that the show is ending. I lost half my body weight in tears and I didn't feel like going through a rollercoaster of emotions! So for the end of the setup as we know it I say goodbye! I will miss all the conversation streets and "neeeeeews". I will miss Jeremy mocking people in the audience, and I will miss cars going around the track and the way you have been doing reviews before. But I am looking forward to more adventures and entertainment that only you three can bring!
Great season! Great show! Great work!!
Now for the rest. Damn you! You honestly broke my heart for a second.... I was first introduced to top gear by my previous stepfather when I was 5 years old. I've been watching it since and my car interest has been growing along side with it. I have immense amount of gratitude and respect for you guys because there is no other group of people who have granted me such happiness through the years. So when I see Jeremy crying and Richard and May holding (or at least trying) straight faces, I started balling out in tears. I just couldn't make sense of loosing you guys. Sounds weird? Yes it is, but anyone who has watched them will probably agree that they have made a special place in your heart. Now I understand it's an end of an era, but damn you for initiating with that the show is ending. I lost half my body weight in tears and I didn't feel like going through a rollercoaster of emotions! So for the end of the setup as we know it I say goodbye! I will miss all the conversation streets and "neeeeeews". I will miss Jeremy mocking people in the audience, and I will miss cars going around the track and the way you have been doing reviews before. But I am looking forward to more adventures and entertainment that only you three can bring!
Great season! Great show! Great work!!
My dad drove a Cortina!
Tweekums12 April 2019
This episode was devoted to three mid-sized saloons; all made by Ford. The Cortina; a car that was so popular just about everybody's father drove one in the '60s... including my own; even though I was born in Birmingham! The Sierra, in particular the TWOCer's favourite the Sierra RS Cosworth and finally the Mondeo, the only car all three presenters admitted liking. They talked about the history of the cars and the sheer joy of seeing their father's new executive models... and Brummy Richard's shame that his got an Allegro Estate. To commemorate these cars and to mark their passing it ended with a service in Lincoln cathedral. That wasn't the only ending marked in the episode; this is the last episode of the show to use the format that dates back to their Top Gear days seventeen years ago.
I initially wondered if they had made a mistake ending the series on a Ford saloon retrospective rather than the excellent Mongolian Special... no they didn't! This was just how the long running format of the show should have ended. The talk about the cars was informative and entertaining with little in the way of silliness. Even the silliness, as Richard trashed a couple of unloved cars, was brief and amusing. The announcement at the end about the end of the current format was genuinely touching; the montage of scenes from the last seventeen years was great; I'm glad they were allowed to include 'Top Gear' clips as well as the recent Grand Tour ones. I will miss the current format even though I love the 'special' style episodes that are due to continue. I do hope there is still room for these more documentary style episodes, minus the tent section, in the new format.
I initially wondered if they had made a mistake ending the series on a Ford saloon retrospective rather than the excellent Mongolian Special... no they didn't! This was just how the long running format of the show should have ended. The talk about the cars was informative and entertaining with little in the way of silliness. Even the silliness, as Richard trashed a couple of unloved cars, was brief and amusing. The announcement at the end about the end of the current format was genuinely touching; the montage of scenes from the last seventeen years was great; I'm glad they were allowed to include 'Top Gear' clips as well as the recent Grand Tour ones. I will miss the current format even though I love the 'special' style episodes that are due to continue. I do hope there is still room for these more documentary style episodes, minus the tent section, in the new format.
Lumps & Tears...
teekei13 April 2019
I honestly can't remember the last time I had a lump in my throat. Watching superheroes action movies moves you but at the end of the day you know it's all make belief, not with this trio! Real life superheroes who are as raw and as real as it gets. A superhero's job never ends, hopefully, neither shall yours! All the best to all of you, and thank you for all these wonderful, genuine and exciting years!
Thanks guys for the laughs!
actrainingsolutions12 April 2019
Warning: Spoilers
An end to a wonderful era! I have been watching this trio of extraordinary talent from the likes of Clarkson, Hammond and May for over 10 years! Back to the days of early Top Gear these 3 guys always cheered me up when I felt down. This is by far the best episode yet and has a massive emotional ending (especially Clarkson). Thanks for the laughs you three! There were times I nearly had to switch off the TV due to being in stiches of laughing agony! It will be sad to never see the studio format of these guys, but a happy feeling to still be able to watch them in future adventures together!
Long live Top Gear (to Season 22) and long live The Grand Tour! Epic fun from these guys! Cannot thank you enough for the tears of laughter you have brought me!
Thank you
howard-tiplady12 April 2019
I hope the GT team read these reviews because they show how much these guys connect with their audience, thank you for the laughs, you makes peoples humdrum life's a lot happier & good luck with the new format I am sure it will be amazing and I can't wait.
Just a marvelous farewell
robbscott-116 April 2019
I spent the summer of 2015 binging old TG epis. The chemistry between these 3 guys is rare, and and irreplaceable. No one's even come close to reproducing it, and they've tried.
This final GT was low key, and perfect. Bravo, Jeremy, Richard, and Captain Slow. Will miss you guys. Take a bow, cash the checks, go home. You've earned it.
My enormous thanks.
And if I ever win the lottery, I'm buying a Porsche 911 Turbo S, a GTC4 Lusso, and a Reliant Robin, just so I can flip it over in my driveway, or turn it into a Space Shuttle, or a motorboat. Or something....
This final GT was low key, and perfect. Bravo, Jeremy, Richard, and Captain Slow. Will miss you guys. Take a bow, cash the checks, go home. You've earned it.
My enormous thanks.
And if I ever win the lottery, I'm buying a Porsche 911 Turbo S, a GTC4 Lusso, and a Reliant Robin, just so I can flip it over in my driveway, or turn it into a Space Shuttle, or a motorboat. Or something....
The wonder of The Wonderboys
mikkomakela-1895813 April 2019
Still can't fathom (Still the most beautiful world in english language, while not having english as my first language) the magic these guys have. I'm living in Finland I'm just waiting the days when I can see these guys.
Clarkson, Hammond and May are my Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles of today: The superheroes you just can't wait to get aboard to at the end of the week. And as the turtles.... You can NEVER replace the original! Please never really stop.
And now...
Byoobonik12 April 2019
I cried
kosemil-211-53237413 April 2019
That was scary...
aurel-buzatu13 April 2019
Warning: Spoilers
When Clarkson started crying I was thinking, "OMG, this is it, they're gone as a trio", I was heart broken. But then they gave the good news, it will be just another metamorphosis of a wonderful thing. The best trio in showbiz will continue!
hurray!!!
Never cried so hard
freddyboysv14 April 2019
Clarkson, Hammond and May. THANK YOU, for the best memories. I have never cried so hard, my wife looked over at me and knew at that moment that this trio meant so much to me. I looked forward to your show.... now what? I had a bucket list to fly from the USA to The Grand Tour set to see the greatest presenters ever. You guys will be missed, and For the future car shows out there, Good luck. It will never be the same.
Thank you, James, Jeremy and Richard for the ride of a life time!
Until next time.
Thank you, James, Jeremy and Richard for the ride of a life time!
Until next time.
I will cry over and over
asassandroo13 April 2019
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This is it, eventually i can peacefully make myself okay with the grand tour's last tent episode. I cried and i'm not really shy to say i did because you can just feel good when 17 of your life will end in one moment. And sure 16 for James, but still hurts me again and again for the rest of my top gear and the grand tour life.
When Jeremy Drops tears you just know that he is not kidding, my heart stopped for a moment and got back when i heard about the specials. Really glad to Consume my years watching these amazing three people. You will never be forgotten and i hope you make it back again with a new momentous show.
I had never dreamt of this to become so soon, i mean after three seasons they quit. It just painful.
When Jeremy Drops tears you just know that he is not kidding, my heart stopped for a moment and got back when i heard about the specials. Really glad to Consume my years watching these amazing three people. You will never be forgotten and i hope you make it back again with a new momentous show.
I had never dreamt of this to become so soon, i mean after three seasons they quit. It just painful.
Beautiful
shanegraham-8188413 April 2019
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I always knew this show would make me laugh, I didn't know it could make me cry. What a beautiful end to an era and to see the raw emotion and passion from Jeremy was truely estonishing and a testament to how great these three presenters and their staff are at delivering amazing doing what they do.
Epic
danhockham12 April 2019
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Funny, irreverent, nostalgia, emotional.
End of an era, if you like me have enjoyed the last 17 years of Clarkson, Hammond and May you may well shed a tear during this episode.
Yes it's an entertainment show and may be one or another of the presenters may offend you now and again but TV like this is once in a lifetime. Watch enjoy and soak up the pure genius of the presenter and of course the director.
For us who love cars and love this sort of humour it's a cannot miss series / season / era ender.
Fair play to the BBC for being so compliant and allowing the Top Gear era to be recognised.
You will be missed.
End of an era, if you like me have enjoyed the last 17 years of Clarkson, Hammond and May you may well shed a tear during this episode.
Yes it's an entertainment show and may be one or another of the presenters may offend you now and again but TV like this is once in a lifetime. Watch enjoy and soak up the pure genius of the presenter and of course the director.
For us who love cars and love this sort of humour it's a cannot miss series / season / era ender.
Fair play to the BBC for being so compliant and allowing the Top Gear era to be recognised.
You will be missed.
The end of an era
borg_site14 April 2019
This episode is about the end of the Ford Mondeo. Or not, not really.
It's about the things we grow up with and become emotionally attached to, about the way they influence us and - in a way - define us. It's also about the memory of what these things were and a melancholic reminder of how important it is to look back to remind ourselves where we came from. To remember or roots.
In a bit more specific terms, this episode is about the end of an era. People have mostly moved onto different types of cars from what used to be popular and exciting decades ago. The old family cars that many generations grew up with are no more. Jeremy Clarkson, James May, and Richard Hammond are also moving on from the classic studio Top Gear/Grand Tour format that has been so dear to so many for so long and their heartfelt goodbye is both genuine and heart braking.
Thanks for what you gave us and I hope that you'll continue to make travel specials just as amazing as you have in the past, offending new people everywhere you go!
It's about the things we grow up with and become emotionally attached to, about the way they influence us and - in a way - define us. It's also about the memory of what these things were and a melancholic reminder of how important it is to look back to remind ourselves where we came from. To remember or roots.
In a bit more specific terms, this episode is about the end of an era. People have mostly moved onto different types of cars from what used to be popular and exciting decades ago. The old family cars that many generations grew up with are no more. Jeremy Clarkson, James May, and Richard Hammond are also moving on from the classic studio Top Gear/Grand Tour format that has been so dear to so many for so long and their heartfelt goodbye is both genuine and heart braking.
Thanks for what you gave us and I hope that you'll continue to make travel specials just as amazing as you have in the past, offending new people everywhere you go!
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