Over the years many explorers claim to have already done just that, but the Top Gear trio believe that they can do better by travelling further and faster than any exploration team in history using only grit, ingenuity and three ageing estate cars(BMW 5 series E39 touring, Volvo 850 wagon and Subaru WRX Hatchback.) If you miss the show tonight, don’t despair, there will be a repeat on Saturday, 9th March 2013 on BBC Two at 10:30 p.m EAT.

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