Despite winding people up wherever they roam, Jeremy Clarkson, James May and Richard Hammond actually made the biggest show in the world, with Top Gear apparently boasting 350 million viewers in 214 countries.
Top Gear may have a very British sense of humour, but this hasn't stopped several nations launching their own versions.
China
Top Gear is truly taking over the world, as it has now landed its own Chinese version on Shanghai Dragon Television, after an initial attempt back in 2011.
There is of course a Chinese Stig and the usual features, with BBC Worldwide stating that it "mirrors the UK show's irreverent humour, presenter camaraderie, epic races, outrageous stunts and challenges, unique celebrity guest participation, and its often eccentric methods of testing cars".
It is hosted by veteran TV host Cheng Lei, Taiwanese singer Richie Jen and former Olympic diving gold medallist Tian Liang. What a team! They certainly look a...
Top Gear may have a very British sense of humour, but this hasn't stopped several nations launching their own versions.
China
Top Gear is truly taking over the world, as it has now landed its own Chinese version on Shanghai Dragon Television, after an initial attempt back in 2011.
There is of course a Chinese Stig and the usual features, with BBC Worldwide stating that it "mirrors the UK show's irreverent humour, presenter camaraderie, epic races, outrageous stunts and challenges, unique celebrity guest participation, and its often eccentric methods of testing cars".
It is hosted by veteran TV host Cheng Lei, Taiwanese singer Richie Jen and former Olympic diving gold medallist Tian Liang. What a team! They certainly look a...
- 8/12/2015
- Digital Spy
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