Clarkson catches a tiddler: Jeremy nets tiny Richard Hammond with a fishing pole as the Top Gear boys lark around with some classic cars in the south of France





Jeremy Clarkson and Richard Hammond have invaded the picturesque coastal region of San Raphael while they film scenes for a forthcoming episode of Top Gear.

And as usual the big man of motoring found a way to rib his diminutive colleague about his stature.

Clearly in a playful mood the 53-year-old television presenter was filmed capturing his pint-sized co-presenter in a luminous green fishing net.

Now that's a hair net: Clarkson's prank appears to have amused the Top Gear crew

Something's fishy: Hammond clutches a fishing net as something appears to catch their eye

Surrounded by a large team of cameramen, the pair were stood by some gleaming sports cars and a motorbike.



Pint-sized Richard seemed particularly keen to get in on the action by climbing into some leather bikers gear and climbing onto a motorbike while his co-presenter cheerfully took pictures with his mobile phone.



Here you go: Clarkson prepares to dump the fishing new on his co-host's head

Boy in the hood: Richard Hammond and Jeremy Clarkson chat over the hood of Richard Hammond's car in Saint Raphael while they shoot scenes for Top Gear Hammond was later spotted behind the wheel of an impressive looking E-Type Jaguar – dubbed during its 1960’s heyday as ‘the ultimate crumpet catcher.’

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Next No prize for guessing it's a boy... Frankie Sandford and... Kym Lomas displays her slimmer figure after losing 10lbs... Share this article Share However, the gleaming motor – the most impressive on show while they filmed this week – quite possibly had nothing to do with the show he’s been presenting with Clarkson and James May since 2002.

Boyhood dream: Richard Hammond has always been a fan of the E-Type Jag

On yer bike: Hammond looks smart in bikers clothing as he prepares to ride a motorbike in another scene from the forthcoming episode of Top Gear

Say cheese: Clarkson wants a snap of his pal as they prepare to film another scene for Top Gear

Indeed, the 43-year-old TV presenter splashed out on a vintage 1969 model in 2009 – one of two he bought for his fortieth birthday, the other being a £175,000 Aston Martin DB Volante.

Writing on his Top Gear blog, the TV presenter recalled the first time he came across the E-Type jag during a trip to a Southampton car dealership with his parents when he was a small boy.

It’s a car I’ve always adored,’ he wrote.



‘As a kid, on a trip with my parents to the local secondhand car dealer in Shirley to pick up our Allegro estate, I saw an E-Type in the showroom.



Taking it easy: Clarkson enjoys a smoke on the sunny San Raphael set

‘I was excited beyond belief when the dealer himself, catching sight of my plaintive eight-year -old face, asked if I would like to sit in it.’ Top Gear has turned into one of the most widely watched shows on the BBC since its revamp and subsequent relaunch eleven years ago. The show originally aired as a conventional motor show in 1977 before going off air in 2001.