The Star Wars creator says the actor made Darth Vader "leap off the page and on to the big screen".
The F1 champion will take over the current affairs programme for one day over the festive period.
Clarkson, Hammond and May discuss their recent hunt for pirate treasure and their TV future.
Crock Of Gold: A Few Rounds With Shane MacGowan will document The Pogues singer's life.
Culture Secretary Oliver Dowden says viewers of the Netflix drama "may mistake fiction for fact".
An "absolute gentleman" who was "larger than life" - memories of Dave Prowse, who has died aged 85.
The singer says she found inspiration for her next album during a visit to the bottom of the world.
Dave Prowse's career spanned 50 years, but it was his role as Darth Vader in Star Wars that brought him global fame.
The former bodybuilder was also given an MBE for his long-running role as the Green Cross Code Man.
The star discusses writing Back For Good in 15 minutes, and how Morecambe and Wise inspired a new song.