''Stars in Fast Cars'' is a motoring-themed celebrity

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, in which celebrities compete in "a series of Wacky Races-esque events to become the fastest star-in-a-car." The series was first broadcast on

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, in 2005, and repeated on

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in 2006. Among some of the more notable moments were Car Skittles; a stunt where the guests had to drive on to the back of a moving lorry, before letting them all drive a Ferrari – with a bathtub of water attached to the back which they were not allowed to spill. They were asked to race in a variety of motor-esque machines, from the aforementioned armchairs to Formula 1 cars. The final round of each show, between the two top-ranking guests, features the use of the car cannon in attempts to hit various things. The show originated as a one-off special of the popular

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show, '' Top Gear'', and was produced, as were a number of other television specials, in aid of charity

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for

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in 2004. It was later turned into a series, presented by Dougie Anderson.

Episodes and participants

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Pilot

The ''Top Gear'' special feature for Sport Relief, first broadcast on 10 July 2004. The pilot was presented by ''Top Gear'' presenters

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and

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, with

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amongst the "stars" competing. The special featured a rare appearance on New ''Top Gear'' from '' Fifth Gears

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. Results: *1st = : Jodie Kidd *1st = :

*3rd = : Alan Davies *4th = : Jimmy ''"Carrnage"'' (Carr) *4th = : Darren Jordon *6th = : Patrick Kielty

Episode one

This episode introduced the regular presenter, Dougie Anderson. Competitors: * Sarah Cawood * Jon Culshaw * Sir Steve Redgrave * Gina Yashere This episode recreated stunts from movies, and featured racing in modified armchairs and towing a bath full of water with a

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. The two highest scorers after three rounds used the "Car Catapult" to hurl the car of their choice at giant coconuts.

Episode two

Competitors: * David Dickinson * Jenny Frost * Nina Wadia * Tommy Walsh

Other participants

The following notable people are included amongst those who took part in other episodes: Edwina Currie, Ben Fogle, Charlie Dimmock, Steve Furst,

Arabella Weir Arabella Helen Weir (born 6 December 1957) is an American-born British comedian, actress and writer. She played roles in the comedy series ''The Fast Show'', ''Posh Nosh'' and ''Two Doors Down (TV series), Two Doors Down'', and has written sev ...

, Shane Lynch, Jilly Goolden, Ainsley Harriott, Jake Maskall, Nell McAndrew, Leanne Wilson, Reggie Yates, Trevor Nelson, Jennie Bond, Beverley Turner, Shane Lynch, Will Mellor and Rowland Rivron

References

External links

BBC press release, 8 August 2005
– about new programming for that season * * {{DEFAULTSORT:Stars in Fast Cars 2005 British television series debuts 2006 British television series endings Top Gear (TV franchise) BBC television game shows 2000s British game shows