Series synopsis
Top Gear Italia is an Italian comedy documentary talk television series that premiered on Sky Uno on March 22, 2016. It ended on April 26, 2016. It stars Guido Meda, Davide Valsecchi and Joe Bastianich.
Top Gear Italia is an international version of the popular British BBC Two motoring show. This version of the show is presented by Guido Meda (an Italian commentator of the Moto GP), Joe Bastianich (an American restaurateur, previously a judge on MasterChef Italia) and Davide Valsecchi (an Italian racing driver and GP2 Series champion). It also features the Italian version of "The Stig".
Premise
Top Gear Italia is an international version of the popular British BBC Two motoring show. This version of the show is presented by Guido Meda (an Italian commentator of the Moto GP), Joe Bastianich (an American restaurateur, previously a judge on MasterChef Italia) and Davide Valsecchi (an Italian racing driver and GP2 Series champion). It also features the Italian version of "The Stig".
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Guido Meda as Self - Presenter
- Davide Valsecchi as Self - Presenter
- Joe Bastianich as Self - Presenter
Guest cast
- Cristiana Capotondi as Self
- Max Gazzè as Self
- Alessandro Roia as Self
- Alessandro Borghi as Self
- Claudio Bisio as Self
- Cesare Cremonini as Self
- Simone Russo as Self
- Ciro Priello as Self
Episodes
This series spans 1 season with 6 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 6 | March 22, 2016 | April 26, 2016 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Episode 1 Joe is introduced to motoring on a rally car, the hosts race with supercars across Gardaland attractions on a Ferrari 458 Speciale, a McLaren 650S and a Nissan GT-R, moreover Guido tests the breaking strength of a Fiat Panda 4×4. Guest star: Cristiana Capotondi. |
March 22, 2016 |
| 2 |
Episode 2 The hosts race across the streets (and not only) of Rome on a Rolls-Royce Phantom Drophead Coupé, a Colnago V1R high tech bike and an amphibious Gibbs Quadski. Moreover Guido tests the futuristic BMW i8. Guest star: Max Gazzè. |
March 29, 2016 |
| 3 |
Episode 3 The hosts take part in a Demolition Derby with a Ford Focus, an Alfa Romeo 166 and a BMW 3 Series, Joe learns to drive his Ferrari 365 GT 2+2, moreover Guido and Joe compare Mercedes A 45 AMG and Audi RS3 Sportback on Trentino-Alto Adige twisty roads. Guest stars: Alessandro Roja and Alessandro Borghi. |
April 5, 2016 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | Sky Uno |
|---|---|
| First aired | March 22, 2016 |
| Last aired | April 26, 2016 |
| Runtime | 50 minutes |
| Status | ended |