Top Gear Australia (2008) puts the Reality vibe up front, focused on tone, character beats, and a clean story drive. The pacing is measured, relying on a few strong moments rather than constant escalation. The cast, featuring Blair Joscelyne, Beau Ryan, and Jonathan LaPaglia, helps keep the story grounded. Ratings sit around 6.2/10, and it will likely land best with viewers who already enjoy the genre. Streaming, rental, and purchase options can change by region and date, check this page for the latest availability.
Top Gear Australia (2008)
Also known as: Top Gear
First aired: September 29, 2008
Runtime: 60 min
Networks: Nine Network, SBS, Paramount+
Top Gear Australia is an Australian motoring television series based on the BBC series Top Gear.
The show premiered on SBS One on 29 September 2008 at 7:30 pm AEST, with its first season consisting of 8 episodes. A second season was announced following the release of ratings figures for the premiere and favourable comments from advertisers, and began airing from 11 May 2009. After acquiring the rights to broadcast the UK version in 2009, the Nine Network started airing their own version of Top Gear Australia in September 2010. Top Gear Australia returned for a fourth season in 2011. The show was after the fourth season due to declining ratings.
The show was revived in 2024 and aired on Paramount Plus on 17th of May 2024 with the fifth season consisting of 8 episodes.
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