Jeremy Clarkson's Extreme Machines
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Jeremy Clarkson's Extreme Machines was a six-part documentary series, originally broadcast on BBC Two
in 1998. The series focused on presenter Jeremy Clarkson
, testing out a series of car
s, jet planes and powerboat
s.
BBC Two
BBC Two is the second television channel operated by the British Broadcasting Corporation in the United Kingdom. It covers a wide range of subject matter, but tending towards more 'highbrow' programmes than the more mainstream and popular BBC One. Like the BBC's other domestic TV and radio...
in 1998. The series focused on presenter Jeremy Clarkson
Jeremy Clarkson
Jeremy Charles Robert Clarkson is an English broadcaster, journalist and writer who specialises in motoring. He is best known for his role on the BBC TV show Top Gear along with co-presenters Richard Hammond and James May...
, testing out a series of car
Čar
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s, jet planes and powerboat
Powerboat
A powerboat is another name for a motorboat. Powerboat may also refer to:* Powerboating* F1 Powerboat World Championship* Offshore powerboat racing...
s.
Episode list
| # | Title | Airdate | Subject |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Earth, Wind, Fire & Air | 8 January 1998 |
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| 2 | Powerrrrr! | 15 January 1998 |
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| 3 | Racing Masters | 22 January 1998 |
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| 4 | The War Machines | 29 January 1998 |
Helicopter A helicopter is a type of rotorcraft in which lift and thrust are supplied by one or more engine-driven rotors. This allows the helicopter to take off and land vertically, to hover, and to fly forwards, backwards, and laterally... Gunship Fighting In Georgia Georgia (U.S. state) Georgia is a state located in the southeastern United States. It was established in 1732, the last of the original Thirteen Colonies. The state is named after King George II of Great Britain. Georgia was the fourth state to ratify the United States Constitution, on January 2, 1788... , USA Arctic Circle The Arctic Circle is one of the five major circles of latitude that mark maps of the Earth. For Epoch 2011, it is the parallel of latitude that runs north of the Equator.... |
| 5 | High Class Marvels | 5 February 1998 |
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| 6 | Weird And Wonderful | 12 February 1998 |
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