With all the fuss about the new Top Gear lineup, we thought it was as good a time as any to revisit the first ever episode from 1977, featuring Tom Coyne and Angela Rippon. | BBC Archive
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Top Gear Begins – The 1st Episode, UK 1977 Before the wild stunts and supercars, Top Gear launched on April 22, 1977 as a serious motoring show. It was introduced by Tom Coyne, with Angela Rippon joining as a key co-presenter. The original focus? Car reviews, driving safety, and road tests for the everyday Brit. Two Icons Who Started It All on April 22nd, 1977 🇬🇧 🚙 • Tom Coyne – BBC regional presenter and the very first host on episode one • Angela Rippon – Britain’s pioneering female broadca
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#OnThisDay 1977: For the first ever edition of Top Gear, Angela Rippon drove from Television Centre in London to Pebble Mill in Birmingham. She covered a lot of ground along the way, including lady drivers and the correct use of mirrors, as well as a brief pit stop at the services... | BBC Archive
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