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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    undefined Season 3 Episode 13 - Survival of the Fattest
    9.3/10(35 votes)

    S3:E13

    Jeremy Clarkson, Richard Hammond and James May are dropped in the vast wilderness of Mongolia and told to await a delivery which turns out to be some basic rations and all the flat-packed parts they need to assemble a vehicle in which they can escape to civilisation.

    Director:Phil Churchward
    Writer:N/A

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  2. undefined Season 6 Episode 1 - One for the Road
    8.7/10(33 votes)

    S6:E1

    In their last adventure, Jeremy Clarkson, Richard Hammond and James May ignore the instructions of Mr Wilman and head to Zimbabwe in three cars they’ve always wanted to own, a Lancia Montecarlo, a Ford Capri 3-litre, and a Triumph Stag, for a stunning road trip through beautiful and sometimes challenging landscapes leading to an emotional ending on a strangely familiar island.

    Director:Phil Churchward
    Writer:N/A

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  3. undefined Season 3 Episode 11 - Sea to Unsalty Sea
    8.7/10(25 votes)

    S3:E11

    Jeremy Clarkson, Richard Hammond and James May are driving the Aston Martin DBS, the Bentley Continental GT and the BMW M850i on an epic 1000 kilometre trip from the shores of the salt water Black Sea in Georgia to the edge of the freshwater Caspian Sea in Azerbaijan.

    Director:Phil Churchward
    Writer:N/A

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  4. undefined Season 4 Episode 1 - Seamen
    8.4/10(54 votes)

    S4:E1

    Clarkson, Hammond, and May take a break from cars and set out on an epic journey across Cambodia and Vietnam in boats. This adventure packed voyage sees the hapless trio experience thrills, spills and genuine danger as they try to navigate their way through the world’s most iconic waterway, the Mekong Delta.

    Director:Phil Churchward
    Writer:N/A

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  5. undefined Season 5 Episode 3 - Sand Job
    8.0/10(42 votes)

    S5:E3

    In the remote African country of Mauritania, our trio follow in the footsteps of the legendary Paris-Dakar rally. Instead of bespoke Dakar racers, the boys must complete their journey in cheap modified sports cars. Their journey begins with the world’s longest train and sees them tackle the killer Sahara and perilous river crossings, whilst protecting their precious fuel bowser from exploding.

    Director:Phil Churchward
    Writer:N/A

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  6. undefined Season 5 Episode 1 - A Scandi Flick
    8.0/10(47 votes)

    S5:E1

    Clarkson, Hammond, and May head for the icy wastes of the Scandinavian Arctic Circle. At the wheel of their three favourite rally cars the boys embark on a catastrophe-filled adventure through a Cold War submarine bases, racing on a frozen lake, crashes, and ski resort chaos as they drag their homemade houses from the coast of Norway to the Russian Border. 

    Director:Phil Churchward
    Writer:N/A

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  7. undefined Season 2 Episode 11 - Feed the World
    8.0/10(33 votes)

    S2:E11

    The presenters are forced to work together to transport fish to impoverished communities in Mozambique's interior. The starting point is Mozambique, at the very southern end of the country.

    Director:Phil Churchward
    Writer:N/A

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  8. undefined Season 5 Episode 2 - Eurocrash
    8.0/10(40 votes)

    S5:E2

    Clarkson, Hammond, and May head to Central Europe on a road trip nobody has ever thought of, in cars nobody would ever dream of. This epic 1400-mile journey takes them from Gdańsk in Poland, through Slovakia, Hungary and Slovenia. They sample some Soviet style Formula 1, are attacked by deadly archers, recruit a famous racing driver and take part in a spectacular Fast and Furious climax.

    Director:Phil Churchward
    Writer:N/A

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  9. undefined Season 4 Episode 2 - A Massive Hunt
    7.9/10(51 votes)

    S4:E2

    The intrepid trio find themselves back on four wheels for their latest adventure. Armed with sports cars, Richard, James and Jeremy think they are in for a cushy road trip as they arrive on the exotic island of Reunion and race on the world’s most expensive piece of tarmac. But a bizarre challenge propels them to Madagascar where they must tackle the world’s toughest road.

    Director:Phil Churchward
    Writer:N/A

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  10. undefined Season 4 Episode 4 - Carnage a Trois
    7.9/10(42 votes)

    S4:E4

    Everyone's favourite trio are back and they're here to answer a very important question: What's going on with French cars? Join Clarkson, Hammond, and May as they investigate the wonderfully weird world of French cars on their latest Grand Tour adventure.

    Director:Phil Churchward
    Writer:N/A

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  11. undefined Season 4 Episode 3 - Lochdown
    7.7/10(46 votes)

    S4:E3

    Confined to the UK by Covid, Jeremy, Richard and James embark on a Lockdown Special to find out just why American 70s cars never took off in Britain. At the wheel of a Cadillac Coupe De Ville, a Lincoln Continental and a Buick Riviera in stunning Scottish surroundings, the three hosts undergo many mishaps and adventures before embarking on one of their toughest challenges yet.

    Director:Phil Churchward
    Writer:N/A

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  12. undefined Season 0 Episode 51 - 50 Years of Bond Cars
    7.5/10(11 votes)

    S0:E51

    Richard celebrates 50 years of James Bond films with a look back at the film's different vehicles, including the Aston Martin DB5 and the Lotus Esprit. He also chats to Daniel Craig and Roger Moore and goes behind the scenes on the latest Bond adventure Skyfall.

    Director:Phil Churchward
    Writer:N/A

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  13. undefined Season 22 Episode 6 - Episode 6
    7.4/10(13 votes)

    S22:E6

    Richard Hammond goes to a mountain in Canada to test a watch. Jeremy Clarkson and James May will try to save him in two American cars. Jeremy Clarkson tests the new car from Lexus.

    Director:Phil Churchward
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Phil Churchward Ratings Summary

"Survival of the Fattest" is the best rated episode directed by Phil Churchward. It scored 9.343/10 based on 35 votes. It was written by N/A. It aired on 4/4/2019 and is rated 0.7 points higher than their second-best episode, "One for the Road".