The Grand Tour: One for the Road

I was first introduced to these 3 when my ex gave me the Top Gear season 10 dvd. Since then I've watched and rewatched every single Top Gear and Grand Tour episode and special, and remains to this day, my only positive memory of that relationship.

This special was a fitting close after 22 years of adventures. And what a perfect way to do it, ending up back at Kubu Island from the very first Top Gear special. Lacing in the footage of that arrival and the boys retracing their steps to the baobab tree was *chef's kiss* and a proper tug at the heartstrings.

The odds of Jeremy and James happening upon their Lancia and Mercedes from that special is extremely slim and most likely set up, but even if it was, it was a great way to add to the finality of it all.

Bravo gentlemen, and thank you for the memories.

"And on that bombshell......"

I have been watching the trio since 2005. No matter what mood I was in over the years of watching them, their shows always cheered me up. From the early days of Top Gear, all the way through to 2015s The Grand Tour there have been some epic moments. To see them continue their amazing car adventures together, even when The Grand Tour original format ended a few years ago has been a riot. You guys will always have a special place for me and I appreciate the constant bringing of laughter you have entertained us for over 20 years! May you go onto more solo adventures and bring more solid entertainment to millions around the globe.

Thanks again to Mr Clarkson, Mr Hammond and Mr May. You guys will never be forgotten!

These three have brought so much joy to my life and have shown me that if I want to do something, it should be with the same passion they have for cars, and ultimately, for their own characters and charisma. Watching them from their early days on Top Gear to this final chapter of The Grand Tour has been a journey of pure entertainment, filled with laughter, adventure, and a love for automobiles. Their chemistry and unique personalities made every episode feel like more than just a show - it felt like joining old friends on an unforgettable ride. Cheers from a fan in a country these three never visited.

There's no real surprises in terms of format, and the jokes hit with a slightly worn out, but somehow very comforting familiarity. Zimbabwe is beautiful, but this episode is less about this specific journey, and more about the one they've been on together for over 20 years.

At first it's just a few moments where you see the guys' thoughts trail away to memories, but as the trip progresses the atmosphere of it all ending slowly takes over the wheel. You find yourself gradually joining in that feeling, almost as if you were there all along... and if you're of a certain age, you pretty much were.

If you're of that certain age, the final moments will resonate in a way you may find surprising... for your certain age. ;)

Thank you all for the memories - yes, you did bring us happiness. All the best. <3.

The end of the road.....apparently. I have watched every show, every adventure on every broadcasting channel and am beyond sad that this is the last one. You may pretend to loathe each other, but you are fooling no one and the one thing you cannot hide...the deep connection you guys have and presumably will always have.

Thank you, from the bottom of my heart, thank you.

If someone approaches you three in a few years with a bag full of cash and an idea to get you to do something together again, please say yes. It'll make a change from playing Buttons in panto.

I have watched all three of you in your solo shows but there is nothing that's comes close to joy of the Band of Brothers, bickering, berating and badgering each other.

Til we meet again (I hope)