The Getaway Car

The Getaway Car (2016)

EndedGame Show show

Presented by Dermot O'Leary, the Saturday night entertainment show, The Getaway Car, will see couples compete in a series of exciting driving challenges that test the limits of their relationships behind the wheel of a car. Can married couples, grandparents and grandchildren, brothers and sisters or best friends work together to scoop the top prize? Or for that matter, will they still be talking afterwards?

The Getaway Car is packed with thrills, laughter and challenges. At the centre of the show is the fastest driver of his generation: the enigmatic, the iconic, The Stig. Nobody said winning the money would be easy.

12 x 60 minute episodes have been ordered.

Network
Scheduleevery Saturday at 18:50 (55 min)

Recent Episodes

EpisodeNameAirdate
S01E12Episode 12Sep 3, 2016
S01E11Episode 11Aug 27, 2016
S01E10Episode 10Jul 30, 2016
S01E09Episode 9Jul 23, 2016
S01E08Episode 8Jul 16, 2016
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Frequently Asked Questions  Warning: Spoilers

When did The Getaway Car premiere?

The Getaway Car premiered on January 16, 2016.

Was The Getaway Car a reality TV show?

Yes, The Getaway Car was a reality TV show.

Who were the hosts of The Getaway Car?

Dermot O'Leary and The Stig were the hosts of The Getaway Car.

What was the format of The Getaway Car?

The Getaway Car involved couples competing to win a car by completing automobile-related challenges.

Where was The Getaway Car filmed?

The Getaway Car was filmed at the Top Gear test track in Surrey, England.

How many couples competed on each episode of The Getaway Car?

Four couples competed on each episode of The Getaway Car.

Was there a cash prize in addition to the car prize on The Getaway Car?

No, winning the car was the main prize on The Getaway Car.

Did the contestants drive their own cars on The Getaway Car?

No, the contestants drove identical cars that were provided by the show.

Did The Getaway Car have a celebrity guest on every episode?

Yes, each episode of The Getaway Car featured a celebrity guest.

Who were some of the celebrity guests on The Getaway Car?

Some of the celebrity guests on The Getaway Car included Louis Walsh, Emma Bunton, and Mel B.

Did The Stig compete in challenges on The Getaway Car?

No, The Stig did not compete in challenges on The Getaway Car, but he provided commentary and guidance to the contestants.

Did any couples get eliminated on each episode of The Getaway Car?

Yes, one couple was eliminated on each episode of The Getaway Car.

How many episodes of The Getaway Car were produced?

8 episodes of The Getaway Car were produced.

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