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Episode 21

Tiff Needell and the team test the quality of the new MG road cars and take a look behind-the-scenes at John Travolta’s new film Swordfish, which features a TVR Tuscan in the spectacular car chase sequence.

Release Date: Thu, Jul 13, 1978

Country: GB
Language: En
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Season 45:

Episode 1
Episode 1: Episode 1 (Feb 22, 2001)
Tonight, chasing the Mondeo and the Renault Laguna, the Lamborghini Miura and how it will blow your doors off, and the future may well be bright but does it make sense.
Episode 2
Episode 2: Episode 2 (Mar 01, 2001)
Jason Barlow takes a ride in the new Alfa 147, which Alfa Romeo hopes will make waves in the small-car market. Tiff Needell, meanwhile, road-tests the 180 XKR-R, a souped up performance Jaguar which could soon grace showrooms.
Episode 3
Episode 3: Episode 3 (Mar 08, 2001)
Vicki Butler-Henderson looks at whether the brand new Volkswagen Lupo GTi’s sporty credentials live up to its looks, while Jason Barlow tests the remarkable new Citroën C5.
Episode 4
Episode 4: Episode 4 (Mar 15, 2001)
Episode 5
Episode 5: Episode 5 (Mar 22, 2001)
Jason Barlow tests the new MG F Trophy, one of Rover’s new sporting models, while Vicki Butler-Henderson checks out Vauxhall’s lastest Astra diesel — the Eco 4.
Episode 6
Episode 6: Episode 6 (Mar 29, 2001)
Episode 7
Episode 7: Episode 7 (Apr 05, 2001)
Episode 8
Episode 8: Episode 8 (Apr 12, 2001)
Tonight’s show reveals the results of a special customer satisfaction survey — a study into buying, owning and running a car that reveals the very best and worst of different models, including which car registered an amazing 1,800 faults.
Episode 9
Episode 9: Episode 9 (Apr 19, 2001)
Episode 10
Episode 10: Episode 10 (Apr 26, 2001)
This week in the motoring magazine Vicki Butler-Henderson tests Citroën and Peugeot hatchbacks that offer better-than-average performance for little more than the cost of a standard model. Plus Tiff Needell learns how to handle a high-powered motorcycle on the road.
Episode 11
Episode 11: Episode 11 (May 03, 2001)
The latest model from Jaguar’s production lines, the X-Type, marks a radical departure for the luxury brand. Jason Barlow takes the saloon sports car for a spin to see whether its makers will succeed in appealing to a younger demographic, or whether the X-Type will damage their reputation as a top people’s car manufacturer.
Episode 12
Episode 12: Episode 12 (May 10, 2001)
A look at the new Peugeot 307 — has it got what it takes to lead the family hatchback pack? Plus, is the recently revived, Dutch-designed Spyker CS Spyder worth its £150,000 price tag?
Episode 13
Episode 13: Episode 13 (May 17, 2001)
Episode 14
Episode 14: Episode 14 (May 31, 2001)
Episode 15
Episode 15: Episode 15 (Jun 07, 2001)
Episode 16
Episode 16: Episode 16 (Jun 14, 2001)
Episode 17
Episode 17: Episode 17 (Jun 21, 2001)
Episode 18
Episode 18: Episode 18 (Jun 28, 2001)
Episode 19
Episode 19: Episode 19 (Jul 05, 2001)
Episode 20
Episode 20: Episode 20 (Jul 12, 2001)
Tiff Needell sees how BMW’s new Mini One compares with its rivals, and competes against Vicki Butler-Henderson in a downhill race at the Goodwood Festival of Speed.
Episode 21
Episode 21: Episode 21 (Jul 19, 2001)
Tiff Needell and the team test the quality of the new MG road cars and take a look behind-the-scenes at John Travolta’s new film Swordfish, which features a TVR Tuscan in the spectacular car chase sequence.
Episode 22
Episode 22: Episode 22 (Jul 26, 2001)
Twenty percent of Britain’s income is spent on motoring. Jason Barlow, Vicki Butler-Henderson, Adrian Simpson and Tiff Needell explore ways of halving that figure by offering advice on the best second-hand deals, reducing insurance premiums, fuel economy and inexpensive maintenance.
Episode 23
Episode 23: Episode 23 (Aug 02, 2001)
Episode 24
Episode 24: Episode 24 (Aug 09, 2001)
Tiff Needell test-drives the eagerly-awaited Aston Martin V12 Vanquish, the most talked-about supercar ever to come out of Britain. So does the beautiful two-seater coupe with a top speed of 190mph meet expectations?
Episode 25
Episode 25: Episode 25 (Aug 16, 2001)
Episode 26
Episode 26: Episode 26 (Aug 23, 2001)
Vicki Butler-Henderson road-tests the new Tuscan S, which is rumoured to reach speeds of up to 200mph. Plus a look at where to buy cheap cars, and the new number-plate system.
Episode 27
Episode 27: Episode 27 (Aug 30, 2001)
Jason Barlow tries out the latest update of the Ford Thunderbird, Tiff Needell assesses the merits of the BMW M3 convertible, while Adrian Simpson tries to understand how the inside of a car can tell you about its owner.
Episode 28
Episode 28: Episode 28 (Sep 06, 2001)
Tiff Needell test-drives new models from TVR and AC, while Vicki Butler-Henderson rides in the Arrows three-seater Formula One car. Jason Barlow assesses the future of green-engine technology, and tries out a fuel cell-powered car.
Episode 29
Episode 29: Episode 29 (Sep 27, 2001)
Jason Barlow compares the new Rat Stilo with the Ford Focus, there’s a report from the Frankfurt Motor Show including the lowdown on next year’s new cars, and Tiff Needell drives sideways as he participates in a stunt competition.
Episode 30
Episode 30: Episode 30 (Oct 04, 2001)
Episode 31
Episode 31: Episode 31 (Oct 11, 2001)
Episode 32
Episode 32: Episode 32 (Oct 25, 2001)
Episode 33
Episode 33: Episode 33 (Nov 08, 2001)
Jason Barlow, Adrian Simpson and design guru Richard Seymour assess what makes the Ford Focus a bestseller.
Episode 34
Episode 34: Episode 34 (Nov 15, 2001)
Jason Barlow and Adrian Simpson take a look at the Land Rover Freelander and its competition in the off-roader market, while Tiff Needell test-drives the FBS Census.
Episode 35
Episode 35: Episode 35 (Dec 10, 2001)
Vicki Butler-Henderson sizes up the new Volkswagen Polo, while Jason Barlow and Adrian Simpson report on BMW’s fortunes in the competitive executive-car market.
Episode 36
Episode 36: Episode 36 (Dec 17, 2001)
Vicki Butler-Henderson and Adrian Simpson compare the merits of British roadster the MG F with international counterpart the Mazda MX-5. Tiff Needell races a Mini Cooper and Jason Barlow tests the new Mercedes SL500.


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