Stars in Fast Cars is a motoring-themed celebrity game show, in which celebrities compete in "a series of Wacky Races-esque events to become the fastest star-in-a-car." The series was first broadcast on BBC Three, in 2005, and repeated on BBC One in 2006.
Among some of the more notable moments were Car Skittles; a stunt where the guests had to drive on to the back of a moving lorry, before letting them all drive a Ferrari – with a bathtub of water attached to the back which they were not allowed to spill. They were asked to race in a variety of motor-esque machines, from the aforementioned armchairs to Formula 1 cars.
The final round of each show, between the two top-ranking guests, features the use of the car cannon in attempts to hit various things.
The show originated as a one-off special of the popular BBC Two show, Top Gear, and was produced, as were a number of other television specials, in aid of charity Comic Relief for Sport Relief in 2004. It was later turned into a series, presented by Dougie Anderson.
Episodes and participants This list is incomplete (episodes 3-10 are missing). You can help Wikipedia by adding verifiable data to it.
Pilot The Top Gear special feature for Sport Relief, first broadcast on 10 July 2004.
The pilot was presented by Top Gear presenters Richard Hammond and James May, with Jeremy Clarkson amongst the "stars" competing. The special featured a rare appearance on New Top Gear from Fifth Gears Tiff Needell.Results:1st = : Jodie Kidd 1st = : Jeremy Clarkson 3rd = : Alan Davies 4th = : Jimmy "Carrnage" (Carr) 4th = : Darren Jordon 6th = : Patrick Kielty
CelebrityRaceAuto TestCar Pin BowlingCurrent TotalPiggy Back RacingRoleRacing Team mateFinal TotalClarkson1st (6pts)3rd (4pts)3 of 6 (3pts)13pts1st (15pts)DrivingThe KiddJoint 1st (28pts)The KiddDNF (2pts)2nd (5pts)6 of 6 (6pts)13pts1st (15pts)SteeringClarksonJoint 1st (28pts)Ally DDNF (1pt)4th (3pts)6 of 6 (6pts)10pts2nd (10pts)SteeringCarr3rd (20pts)Carr3rd (4pts)6th (1pt)2 of 6 (2pts)7pts2nd (10pts)DrivingAllyJoint 4th (17pts)Dazza2nd (5pts)5th (2pts)5 of 6 (5pts)12pts3rd (5pts)DrivingPaddyJoint 4th (17pts)PaddyDNF (3pts)1st (6pts)0 of 6 (0pts)9pts3rd (5pts)SteeringDazza6th (14pts)
Episode one This episode introduced the regular presenter, Dougie Anderson.Competitors:Sarah Cawood Jon Culshaw Sir Steve Redgrave Gina Yashere
This episode recreated stunts from movies, and featured racing in modified armchairs and towing a bath full of water with a Ferrari. The two highest scorers after three rounds used the "Car Catapult" to hurl the car of their choice at giant coconuts.
Episode twoCompetitors:' David Dickinson Jenny Frost Nina Wadia Tommy Walsh
Other participants The following notable people are included amongst those who took part in other episodes: Edwina Currie, Ben Fogle, Charlie Dimmock, Steve Furst, Arabella Weir, Shane Lynch, Jilly Goolden, Ainsley Harriott, Jake Maskall, Nell McAndrew, Leanne Wilson, Reggie Yates, Trevor Nelson, Jennie Bond, Beverley Turner, Shane Lynch, Will Mellor and Rowland Rivron
References
External links BBC press release, 8 August 2005 – about new programming for that season