Cast & creator
Tiff Needell
Best known for Ready, Steady, Cook, Top Gear, Top Gear
Timothy Richard "Tiff" Needell is a British former racing driver and television personality, best known for his time in Formula 1 and for co-presenting the popular car show Fifth Gear. Born on October 28, 1951, in the UK, Needell began his racing career in the early 1970s and competed in F1 during the 1980s, driving for teams like Osella and Toleman. While he didn't achieve significant success in F1, he gained recognition for his versatility and technical skills. After his racing career, Needell transitioned to television, where he became a familiar face in the motorsport world, offering insights into cars, racing, and automotive culture.
Also known as: Tiff
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film credits
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television credits
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1978–2020 · acting roles
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Known for
Across film & television
Filmography (22)
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Ready, Steady, Cook
Self - Contestant
1994
Top Gear
Self
2002
Top Gear
1978Top Gear
Self - Host
1978Top Gear
Self - Presenter
1978Top Gear
Presenter
1978
Fifth Gear
Self - Host
2002
Top Gear's Stars in Fast Cars
2004
Lovecars: On the Road
Self
2020
Journey to Le Mans
Himself
2014
Burning Rubber
Himself
2001
Clarkson - Head to Head
Himself
1999
Top Gear: Fast and Furious
Self
1997
Top Gear: Super Cars
Himself
1994
Top Gear: Fast and Furious 2
2000
Dangerzone
Presenter
2001Tiff Needell: Burning Rubber
Self - Host
2001
BTCC 1989 Review
Commentary
1989
20 Cars That Changed The World
Presenter
2002Top Gear Motorsport
1995Mental Motorsport Mayhem
Self- Host
1998
Tiff Needell's Buying A Used Car With Confidence
Presenter
2001