If you know anything about 'Top Gear', it will be that the success was never just down to the trio we saw on screen- as well as the wider crew of course, it was also 'Mr Wilman' the producer, and Richard Porter, the script editor. Porter has already long-since published his own memoir- '...And On That Bombshell'- and it is a MUST read for fans of the show. Right there, you'll see where a lot of the irreverence and general thinking stemmed from. Now we have Andy Wilman's book too, and basically it is more of the same- the irreverent attitude, the love for and dedication to the end product, and tales of the highs and lows of producing the show, from shaky start to the almost inevitable crash and burn, before the rebirth as 'The Grand Tour'. Obviously treading much the same chronology as Porter the book is at times similar, with some stories- Schumacher, Cruise- being very close indeed. But there are also things like the Argentinian ambush told first hand, and you also have the different perspective of the guy in charge, in an at times laugh out loud funny book; this is another essential read for fans of the show. Don't expect much from the photo section though- there is nothing from 'Top Gear' at all and just some random snaps from the 'Grand Tour' period!? Read more

I pre-ordered this book within minutes of knowing its existence. I knew Andy was witty from past interviews, but this book somehow dwarfed my high expectations. I lost count of how many times I've audibly laughed. And it's been hard doing much else these past few days other than fly through it. I'm going to say it... it's the most enjoyable non-fiction book I've ever read. It expertly avoids itself from becoming a retelling of what we've seen before. Instead it's full of fresh tidbits I never knew, hilarious behind the scenes moments and I especially loved getting to better know the filming crew - whom I'm sure are thrilled to bits with this tribute. This book truly feels like the final piece in the chronicle. As a TG/GT fan, I'm so glad this exists and the rest of you are in for a treat. In addition to this Mr. Wilman, thank you very much for everything else. Read more

If you are a fan of Top Gear and Grand Tour this is a fascinating & enjoyable insight into the history of those programs. Good humour & honesty throughout. Read more

Excellent, hugely entertaining. Read more

A fantastic inside into not only the backstage of the greatest ever band that changed the world, but also a great addition to the collection of their best albums. I earnestly believe that one does not even have to be a fan of the trio(or the quartet) to enjoy this fantastic book. Very enjoyable read. Read more

Top Top Top Reviews, As a from 2003 Top gear fan and Grand Tour fan and a fan of cars in general this is Peak Motoring Adventure Book* Look no further, well unless the three blokes start writing their own versions of this 😌 Read more