Britain's Worst Celebrity Driver
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Britain's Worst Celebrity Driver was a five Game show
, in which six British celebrities had to perform various challenges to prove their driving prowess. The show was presented by Quentin Willson
for both series, with Jenni Falconer
joining as co-host for the second.
). The show was pre-recorded and contained no interactivity with the audience, with the winner selected by a specialist panel which included TV Critic Ian Hyland and racing driver/presenter Vicki Butler Henderson
The five contestants that took part were:
In the final result no actual ranking order was given from best to worst, however in the final episode Quentin did mention that the winner was chosen from between two celebrities, both of which were at 'opposite ends of the driving scale'. This led to the celebrities believing that the decision was between the dithering Linda and the excessively aggressive Jeremy. In the end Linda was given the vote as winner, which Quentin said was due to her inability to tell the difference between her left and right in the final challenge.
to John o' Groats
, stopping at different locations in Britain along the way. The show also took on the style of a reality tv show, with the public having a say in who they believed improved the most.
The celebrities that took part were:
Game show
A game show is a type of radio or television program in which members of the public, television personalities or celebrities, sometimes as part of a team, play a game which involves answering questions or solving puzzles usually for money and/or prizes...
, in which six British celebrities had to perform various challenges to prove their driving prowess. The show was presented by Quentin Willson
Quentin Willson
Quentin Willson is a British TV presenter and motoring expert, perhaps most widely known as a presenter of the motoring programmes Britain's Worst Driver, Fifth Gear, and the original incarnation of Top Gear. He lives in Warwickshire with his wife and three children.-Early years:Willson studied...
for both series, with Jenni Falconer
Jenni Falconer
Jennifer 'Jenni' Falconer is a British television presenter.-Early life:After her family relocated to the South of England when she was seven, Falconer moved to Leeds in 1994 to study Spanish and Italian. Whilst studying at university, she also launched her television career...
joining as co-host for the second.
Series 1
The first series of the show was done in a similar style to the normal series (Britain's Worst DriverBritain's Worst Driver
Britain's Worst Driver was a British television series created and hosted by ex-Top Gear host Quentin Willson made by Mentorn and shown on Five in the United Kingdom from 2002 to 2003. In 30-minute episodes, the worst drivers chosen by viewers "earned back" their driving licences by performing...
). The show was pre-recorded and contained no interactivity with the audience, with the winner selected by a specialist panel which included TV Critic Ian Hyland and racing driver/presenter Vicki Butler Henderson
The five contestants that took part were:
- Linda RobsonLinda RobsonLinda Patricia Mary Robson is an English actress. She played Tracey in the BBC comedy, Birds of a Feather from 1989 to 1998.-Personal life and education:...
(Actress) - Jeremy SpakeJeremy SpakeJeremy Craig Spake , is an English former reality TV star.Jeremy began his career in 1996, making regular appearances on the documentary series Airport, where he worked as the Ground Services Manager for Aeroflot - Russian Airlines...
(Reality TV Star) - Sarah CawoodSarah CawoodSarah Cawood is an English television presenter.-Career:Cawood grew up in the Cambridgeshire village of Maxey and was educated at Stamford High School, Lincolnshire near Peterborough, United Kingdom. She also attended the Royal Ballet School and Arts Educational Schools London.Between 1995 and...
(TV Presenter) - Paul RossPaul RossPaul Ross is an English television and radio presenter, journalist, and media personality. He is the son of Martha Ross and the elder brother of Jonathan Ross.-Early life:...
(TV Presenter And Film Critic) - Nicholas ParsonsNicholas ParsonsNicholas Parsons OBE is a British actor and radio and television presenter.-Early life:...
(Veteran Gameshow Host)
In the final result no actual ranking order was given from best to worst, however in the final episode Quentin did mention that the winner was chosen from between two celebrities, both of which were at 'opposite ends of the driving scale'. This led to the celebrities believing that the decision was between the dithering Linda and the excessively aggressive Jeremy. In the end Linda was given the vote as winner, which Quentin said was due to her inability to tell the difference between her left and right in the final challenge.
Series 2
The second series of the show saw some massive changes made to the format. As well as showing off their driving in a series of challenges, the celebrities would also have to drive from Land's EndLand's End
Land's End is a headland and small settlement in west Cornwall, England, within the United Kingdom. It is located on the Penwith peninsula approximately eight miles west-southwest of Penzance....
to John o' Groats
John o' Groats
John o' Groats is a village in the Highland council area of Scotland. Part of the county of Caithness, John o' Groats is popular with tourists because it is usually regarded as the most northerly settlement of mainland Great Britain, although this is not a claim made by the inhabitants...
, stopping at different locations in Britain along the way. The show also took on the style of a reality tv show, with the public having a say in who they believed improved the most.
The celebrities that took part were:
- Joel RossJoel RossJoel Ross is a British radio DJ. Along with Jason King he presented the coveted UK Top 40 show on BBC Radio 1 each Sunday from March 2005 to October 2007...
(DJ) - Britain's Worst Celebrity Driver - Suzanne ShawSuzanne ShawSuzanne Shaw is an English actress, singer and television personality...
(singer) - Runner Up - Brian BlessedBrian BlessedBrian Blessed is an English actor, known for his sonorous voice and "hearty, king-sized portrayals".-Early life:The son of William Blessed, a socialist miner, and Hilda Wall, Blessed was born in the town of Goldthorpe, West Riding of Yorkshire, England...
(actor) - Eliminated 4th - Antonia OkonmaAntonia OkonmaAntonia Okonma is a British actress of Nigerian descent. She is best known for playing the role of Darlene Cake in the ITV1 series Bad Girls from 2004–2006....
(actress) - Eliminated 3rd - John NoakesJohn NoakesJohn Noakes is a British television presenter and personality, best known for co-presenting the BBC children's magazine programme Blue Peter in the 1960s and 1970s. He remains the show's longest-serving presenter, with a stint that lasted 12 years and 6 months...
(presenter) - Eliminated 2nd - Erik EstradaErik EstradaHenry Enrique "Erik" Estrada is an American police officer and actor, known for his co-starring lead role in the 1977–1983 United States police television series CHiPs...
(actor) - Eliminated 1st