| Top Gear | |
|---|---|
| Series 3 | |
| Starring | |
| No. of episodes | 9 |
| Release | |
| Original network | BBC Two |
| Original release | 26 October – 28 December 2003 |
| Series chronology | |
Series 3 of Top Gear, a British motoring magazine and factual television programme, was broadcast in the United Kingdom on BBC Two during 2003, consisting of nine episodes between 26 October and 28 December;[1] a compilation episode featuring the best moments of the series, titled "Best of Top Gear", was aired on 4 January 2004.[2]
This series saw racing driver Ben Collins replace Perry McCarthy - which included a change of clothing to create White Stig - with McCarthy performing his last role in the first episode.[3] It is also notable for a feature involving the fourth generation Toyota Hilux being put through a series of destructive tests of its engineering strength; this later garnered criticism from a local council for the damage it caused during filming of the segment.