The words Top Gear were not mentioned once but the show, like Top Gear, even featured filmed segments, including one which featured the former Stig Ben Collins, who wrote a book about his time on Top Gear that the BBC tried - and failed - to ban. Clarkson said at the time that Collins was “history - he’s sacked”. But, like Clarkson, he is now back. Perhaps his old boss was trying to send a message to the BBC about reconciliation.