I did email the BBC shop a during the TopGear drought askin them if i could buy the TG episodes from them. This is what they sent back..
Thank you for your email.
Unfortunately we cannot assist you with this query at BBC Shop. The
decision to release titles is made solely by the Commissioning Editor's
office.
If you would like more specific information regarding this title, please
write to the Commissioning Editor of the BBC, at the following address:
BBC Commissioning Editor
3rd Floor
2 Entertain Ltd
33 Foley Street
London
W1W 7TL
Please note that enquiries can only be made by post.
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Kind regards,
David Spendley
Customer Services
BBC Shop - all your BBC favourites under one roof
I guess if all of us write to the commissioning editor we might have a chance!