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Top Gear•Season 4•Episode 5

Hammond Gets Struck by Lightning

8.6/10 · 13 votesSep 30, 198059 min

Ranked #1 of 6 in Season 4•+0.2 vs season avg

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Ian Breach meets the contenders for a world title when he goes stock-car racing at Bradford. Top Gear cameras visit the Lucas Electrathon at Donington - a competition to find the battery-powered vehicle which can travel the furthest. Sue Baker gives a progress report on

Directed byBrian Strachan

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Season 4 Episodes6

Rover CityRover

Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren, Alfa Romeo 166, Cadillac Escalade

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E3 8.4

Porsche 911 GT3 RS, Ferrari 360 Challenge Stradale, 1968 Dodge Charger 440 R T

Car Darts

Hammond Gets Struck by Lightning

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E6 8.4

Renault Clio 182, Jaguar XJS, Nissan Cube

Cast2

Frank Page

Self - Host

Noel Edmonds

Self - Host

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Derek Smith

Producer

Brian Strachan

Director

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Episode Summary

"Hammond Gets Struck by Lightning" is episode 5 of Top Gear season 4. It scored 8.6/10 from 13 votes, ranking #1 of 6 episodes this season (season average 8.4). Directed by Brian Strachan, it aired on September 30, 1980.

Next: E6 · Renault Clio 182, Jaguar XJS, Nissan Cube Best of Season 4