Can’t see what’s people’s beef with Top a Gear to be honest. Yes it’s scripted, childish, puerile and pure entertainment as much as much as a car show but it’s been said a million times before that if you don’t like it don’t watch. I generally like the show, although they could do with ditching the ‘star in a car’ section. Still far better than the trashy mindless TV that is Celebrity this or that, X Factor etc, Jungle get me out of here, Dancing on Ice etc etc.
Also as a result of watching Top Gear when growing up my nephew took a strong interest in cars and car design. He’s currently doing A-Levels and applying to University to become an Automotive Design Engineer. Far better than all those kids with distorted expectations wanting to be singers or celebrities after watching all this Celebrity driven bullsh*t.