Polar Specialtop Gear : Season 9 Episode 8 Apr 2026

: Clarkson and May drove a 2007 Toyota Hilux , heavily modified by Arctic Trucks with 38-inch tires, a long-range fuel tank, and a "bumper dumper" toilet.

: The BBC received complaints regarding a scene where Clarkson and May drank gin and tonics while driving, which critics argued glamorized "irresponsible" alcohol use. Polar SpecialTop Gear : Season 9 Episode 8

: Before the race, the trio underwent grueling survival training, including cold-water immersion and a stern warning about polar bears from legendary explorer Sir Ranulph Fiennes . : Clarkson and May drove a 2007 Toyota

The (Season 9, Episode 8) is a landmark 2007 episode where presenters Jeremy Clarkson , James May, and Richard Hammond attempted a 450-mile race from Resolute, Nunavut to the 1996 Magnetic North Pole . It was the first time the show was broadcast in high definition and marked the first successful journey to this location by car. The Race: Machine vs. Dog The (Season 9, Episode 8) is a landmark

: Hammond traveled via dog sled with ten Canadian Inuit dogs, accompanied by American explorer Matty McNair. Key Challenges & Highlights