Behind-the-scenes from episode four

You'll be delighted to learn that we've nailed the fourth episode of series 17. But you'll have to wait until Sunday to watch it (BBC2 or BBC HD at 8pm).

To tie you over, here are some EXCLUSIVE pictures from Wednesday's rehearsals, which included very exciting laps from both the organisms pictured above this paragraph.

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Atkinson - disappointed by the lack of roof-mounted armchairs and broom handles.

James and Richard squeeze in a quick rehearsal. 

Operating a camera - how hard can it be?

It's fast, but can it beat an XKR-S? Watch on Sunday to find out...

There's a very good possibility James is talking about the Nurburgring.

This is the PRECISE size of something. Only Richard knows what.

Jeremy: 'Are you SURE there's enough fire this week?'