Jeremy Clarkson recalls mistaking Patrick Stewart for delivery driver

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 3 Nov, 16:20 · Archive

Jeremy Clarkson has recalled mistaking Sir Patrick Stewart for a 'delivery driver' when the actor appeared on Top Gear in 2003 to take part in the programme's Star in a Reasonably Priced Car segment. Stewart's early and understated arrival apparently caused confusion among the production team.

Clarkson wrote on X: 'Patrick Stewart. Turned up so early and so unobtrusively to be a star in the reasonably priced car, we mistook him for a delivery driver and asked him to go round the back. Took his hat off and said, "But I'm the captain of the Enterprise". F***ing nice guy.'

During the appearance, Stewart and Clarkson exchanged remarks on air. When Clarkson told him 'You're the most famous guest we've ever had on,' Stewart replied: 'This must be a terrible show then.' Clarkson shared the anecdote following Stewart's death at the age of 86 on Wednesday after a battle with Alzheimer's disease and Lewy body dementia.

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• Jeremy Clarkson mistakes acting legend for 'delivery driver' on TV setClarkson's Farm star Jeremy Clarkson has recalled mistaking acting legend Sir Patrick Stewart for a "delivery driver" on the TV set of Top Gear.Oxfordshire Guardian · 3 Nov, 15:38
• Jeremy Clarkson mistakes acting legend for 'delivery driver' on TV setClarkson's Farm star Jeremy Clarkson has recalled mistaking acting legend Sir Patrick Stewart for a "delivery driver" on the TV set of Top Gear.Oxford Mail · 3 Nov, 15:38

In this story: Jeremy Clarkson · Sir Patrick Stewart · Top Gear · Star Trek: The Next Generation · X-Men

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