Top Gear

Jeremy Clarkson takes the wheel of a Bugatti Veyron, attempting to outpace a light aircraft piloted by James May in a high‑speed showdown. The episode also features Nigel Mansell as the Star in a Reasonably Priced Car for the BBC programme.

The show is a single episode of a television programme that sees Jeremy Clarkson behind the wheel of a Bugatti Veyron. It’s presented in a straightforward, episode‑format style, focusing on a specific challenge rather than a longer series arc. In this instalment Clarkson sets out to outrun a light aircraft that’s being flown by his fellow presenter James May. The premise pits the ultra‑fast supercar against a modestly powered plane, with the two competitors attempting to prove which machine can cover the distance more quickly. Adding a further point of interest, former Formula One champion Nigel Mansell appears as the “Star in a Reasonably Priced Car”. His segment showcases him handling a vehicle that, while not a hyper‑car, is still expected to deliver impressive performance for its price bracket. Overall, the episode combines the high‑speed drama of a Bugatti versus an aircraft with a separate feature that highlights Mansell’s driving skill in a more everyday‑type car. The structure keeps the focus on the direct competition between the two presenters and the added star power of a racing legend, all within a compact, self‑contained broadcast.