The special opened with a stark reminder of reality. Driving through Iraq, the boys encountered a military checkpoint. In classic Top Gear fashion, Clarkson decided to have a chat with the soldiers while the producers were panicking in the background. It set a tone of genuine danger mixed with quintessential British incompetence.
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After taking the "scenic route" through the Golan Heights, Jeremy attempted to "walk on water"—which went about as well as you’d expect. The special opened with a stark reminder of reality