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Clarkson and May, in a seriously modified Toyota, take on Hammond and his dog sled in a 450 mile race to the North Pole as they drive over thin ice to face in-tent hostilities, polar bear fear and desperate food fantasies. Includes exclusive unseen footage. Released in full 1080p.
Caveat: Due to the nature of filming in extreme environments, some footage was not captured in full HD.
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Jeremy Clarkson, James May, Richard Hammond
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8 of 8 people found the following review helpful
This Top Gear special really is a joy to watch in High Definition, as you can imagine with all the scenery and cinematography. You'll almost feel as if you were there with them on the journey, but from the warmth of your living room. Result!
It's a shame there are no special features, but it's a TV show. Everything is in the main programme itself. Just an animated menu screen, with chapter selection and subtitle options.
For the price it's worth it.
It's a shame there are no special features, but it's a TV show. Everything is in the main programme itself. Just an animated menu screen, with chapter selection and subtitle options.
For the price it's worth it.
20 of 22 people found the following review helpful
I've already watched this particular Top Gear Special a number of times on DVD (including at 1080i, using a good upscaling player) and have always been impressed by the quality of the picture. I expected this blu-ray edition to be somewhat better than the DVD, but the difference is nothing less than remarkable: the image quality at 1080P is truly spectacular, with an amazing level of detail, far exceeding any of my expectations.
The programme itself is one of the Top Gear team's best efforts, and you can see why it was chosen to be their first blu-ray release. My only criticism would be that, whilst this is an extended version of the programme that was originally broadcast, there's nothing in the way of "extras" on this disc (as was the case with the DVD release). Given that the show itself is about 70 minutes in length, this doesn't really represent the best use of the format, or very good value, for that matter. All the same, it's still a superbly entertaining film and an excellent representation of what blu-ray is capable of.
Let's hope the BBC doesn't waste any time in releasing more of Clarkson, Hammond and May's adventures in this format!
The programme itself is one of the Top Gear team's best efforts, and you can see why it was chosen to be their first blu-ray release. My only criticism would be that, whilst this is an extended version of the programme that was originally broadcast, there's nothing in the way of "extras" on this disc (as was the case with the DVD release). Given that the show itself is about 70 minutes in length, this doesn't really represent the best use of the format, or very good value, for that matter. All the same, it's still a superbly entertaining film and an excellent representation of what blu-ray is capable of.
Let's hope the BBC doesn't waste any time in releasing more of Clarkson, Hammond and May's adventures in this format!
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
The lads are back doin what they do best making entertainment out anything they can, fine asblout hign resloution the capibillites of blu-ray showing the artic in true detail, while watching Jez and Capt.Slow drive drunk in international waters.
Although only 15 minutes longer than the broadcast version, the extra bits are surprising and interesting and well worth it. If you are a fan of Top Gear and thought the broadcast was great, then you will be blown away by the detail on this edition.
5 Stars, One of the best Top Gear releases so far.
Although only 15 minutes longer than the broadcast version, the extra bits are surprising and interesting and well worth it. If you are a fan of Top Gear and thought the broadcast was great, then you will be blown away by the detail on this edition.
5 Stars, One of the best Top Gear releases so far.
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Top Gear DVD
Item just as ordered with quick dispatch, usual Amazon quality and service would recomend their goods and services to anyone
Published 4 months ago by K. W. Fullwood
great laugh!
great fun! lots more on it than was shown on the tv - great idea for any top gear fan!
Published 15 months ago by Danny J
The US can finally watch top gear in all it's glory!
I on a whim bought this to try in the USA. Lucky for me, the disc works in the playstation 3!
The quality is what you would expect from the BBC. Read more
The quality is what you would expect from the BBC. Read more
Published 20 months ago by Kaput
Fantastic!
This was a great purchase, so much detail! Having only just purchased a Sony BDP-S370, I suppose I would say this about every Blu- Ray disk, but to me this was great! Read more
Published 20 months ago by Hamster
Great X2
Great Blu disc, the Top Gear team at their finest, with some of the best scenery in the world plus very good service
Published 24 months ago by M. Arnold
top gear polar special
clarkson hammond and may in another superb special.picture and sound very good in blue ray,recommended
Published on 19 Feb 2010 by S. C. Charles
Excellent!
Very good blu ray, Directors cuts are very interesting, just a shame there isnt any exrta features, but I suppose its not a film as such. Read more
Published on 11 Feb 2010 by Tommo
Artic Delight
This was fantastic,not only did Clarkson, May and Hammond get up to their usual tricks, I was crying with laughter at this dvd, I also gained knowledge, it was so enjoyable, I|... Read more
Published on 9 Feb 2010 by E. A. Selway
Works fine in North American Blu-Ray players
I purchased this disc from Amazon UK, at the recommendation of reviewers on the Amazon.com (USA) site where it is no longer available. It played fine in my US Blu-Ray player. Read more
Published on 5 Feb 2010 by A. Emerson
Great Top Gear Episode , good blu ray
I love this Top Gear episode on any format but this is a good blu ray. Picture quality was very good. Not really any extras. Great product for any Top Gear fan.
Published on 20 Jan 2010 by BTS
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