The fun thing is there are a few episodes where Ben is actually showing his face on screen. One such example is when Ben was driving the convertible that was parachuted into. I think I also remember seeing Ben driving one of the vehicles in one of Hammond's Crucible of Racing. Sabine and the van is one of my favorite memories. She was such a great personality. I miss her.
I remember the series with the Hilux, that was great. One of my favorite bits they did with Ben was when the trio raced him and he had to use public transportation. They went on and on about if you ever beat The Stig in a race, time would break, start flowing backward, and the universe would collapse. 🤣
I'm hoping that there'll be a sequel to this which includes Ben talking about the London Public Transport race (where he had a bad back), the catching the parachuter challenge (where he was in human costume) and the TG police car challenge.
Disappointed to hear that wasn't actually Ben in the Renault F1 lap. The different helmet sort of gave it away, but glad to know that German vs UK race was real. Was afraid that was staged, but glad to hear that was legit.
After rewatching old top gear recently I'm surprised that Ben did appear a couple of times as just himself one was in the football car game , stig in plain sight 😂
You know what would be fun if the BBC ever get around to releasing upscaled blu rays of original Top Gear series? Commentary tracks. One track with Clarkson, May and Hammond, the other with Ben, Hammond and Wilman (or something). Of course, the BBC probably won’t release OG Top Gear.
I imagine BC probably now has something of an idea of what it’s like being a celebrity at comicon when rabid superfans come up and over-excitedly ask intricate questions about what happened on a particular film, after being quizzed by Mike. Have to admit I admire Ben’s patience with him... 😂
No one ever asks him about how he felt being on camera as himself, way before the Stig reveal, when he did the parachute landing in the car stunt. Was he nervous about being found out etc. Would be nice to hear about it if you do this again. Edit: Just read that he covers it in his book, should probably go read it!
I was always disappointed by the fact Ben didn’t get to drive the Renault F1. I wish they would’ve brought it back on a (importantly) dry day and see what Ben could’ve done on a slick-equipped F1…. Probably a few seconds quicker, easily. Imagine a 0:54 or 0:55….
When Ben is talking listen and wait until he’s finished as it’s Ben who is saying the interesting stuff, and please don’t start with the “BC” bollox. F**k I have become a grouch.
Guy in the car at 02:00 is absolute buzzing he's just seen BC!
Black Ctig?
lol at the guy in the car next to yours around 2 minutes in
You could add the time stamp on your comment... just saying.
He looks so happy 2:00
Lucky guy spotting ben
2:06 Guy be like: "Is that The Stig? It is!" :D
Some say, he drives around in an old Aston waxing poetic for leisure.
The fun thing is there are a few episodes where Ben is actually showing his face on screen. One such example is when Ben was driving the convertible that was parachuted into. I think I also remember seeing Ben driving one of the vehicles in one of Hammond's Crucible of Racing. Sabine and the van is one of my favorite memories. She was such a great personality. I miss her.
I remember the series with the Hilux, that was great. One of my favorite bits they did with Ben was when the trio raced him and he had to use public transportation. They went on and on about if you ever beat The Stig in a race, time would break, start flowing backward, and the universe would collapse. 🤣
Brilliant. More like this please.
I Love Bens fighting spirit and addiction to speed!
I'm hoping that there'll be a sequel to this which includes Ben talking about the London Public Transport race (where he had a bad back), the catching the parachuter challenge (where he was in human costume) and the TG police car challenge.
Disappointed to hear that wasn't actually Ben in the Renault F1 lap. The different helmet sort of gave it away, but glad to know that German vs UK race was real. Was afraid that was staged, but glad to hear that was legit.
who was it, I missed it
Great to hear from Ben about old TopGear
yes 100 percent. So many stories.
Ben is taking a sledgehammer to the 4th wall in the last few weeks about TopGear telling us all the secrets. I'm all for it
After rewatching old top gear recently I'm surprised that Ben did appear a couple of times as just himself one was in the football car game , stig in plain sight 😂
Wait a second...some of the screens in TG that 'showed' the presenters and/or guests driving actually had 'The Stig' driving...
You guys are doing a great job.. What an awesome video. PS. old timer top gear fan.
You know what would be fun if the BBC ever get around to releasing upscaled blu rays of original Top Gear series?
Commentary tracks.
One track with Clarkson, May and Hammond, the other with Ben, Hammond and Wilman (or something).
Of course, the BBC probably won’t release OG Top Gear.
I imagine BC probably now has something of an idea of what it’s like being a celebrity at comicon when rabid superfans come up and over-excitedly ask intricate questions about what happened on a particular film, after being quizzed by Mike. Have to admit I admire Ben’s patience with him... 😂
This is the stuff we want to see
I was there for the MPH show back in 2005 and remember the 3D live show.
Ive seen him in an ep of season two he without the costume in this racing driver test i think James did
Love the 2000s vanquish. Best looking car of the decade and at today’s prices what a bargain. Future investment for sure.
Now I need the story how and why did Ben appeared as himself in three films as "a professional racing driver" when he's already The Stig
Ben Collins is THE man ✔️
Steve Coogan looked coked out of his mind when he came on. Dude was sweating buckets. lol
👍 more of this please.
I remember Ben when his mate parachuting into the back of the sl merc
This was great!
Ben Collins is probably the coolest guy in France. Or wherever they are.
I'm so tired of Ben Collins dining out on Top Gear. Move on man.
More, please. We want all the BTS secrets from the TG days. :)
Fantastic chat 👍🏻
No one ever asks him about how he felt being on camera as himself, way before the Stig reveal, when he did the parachute landing in the car stunt. Was he nervous about being found out etc. Would be nice to hear about it if you do this again.
Edit: Just read that he covers it in his book, should probably go read it!
More interested in that gorgeous Vanquish than TG
2:05 What a classic 🤣
RIP Sabine ❤
what??? I always thought it was Stig behind the wheel of the F1 car.
I was always disappointed by the fact Ben didn’t get to drive the Renault F1. I wish they would’ve brought it back on a (importantly) dry day and see what Ben could’ve done on a slick-equipped F1…. Probably a few seconds quicker, easily. Imagine a 0:54 or 0:55….
Mike do another 90s song thing i liked the one you did the other day
Big up the guy photo bombing in his car
quicker than mike burns bridges?
Why wasn't the ultima GTR ever officially tested on the top gear track?
I want to know that too! Its so british and so fast! I think it would be on top forever
This would be a great question for the Stig.
Heh a joke, do you know why black stig became white stig? He kept getting pulled over...
❤ Toyota GR ♥️
Cameraman at 2:31 🤣
When Ben is talking listen and wait until he’s finished as it’s Ben who is saying the interesting stuff, and please don’t start with the “BC” bollox. F**k I have become a grouch.
Hiii, first like, first comment, also I miss top gear ⚙️ 😢
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