India jokes is on us, say Top Gear bosses

Top Gear bosses today rejected claims that the show’s India special was insulting – and said it was instead a “warts and all” portrayal of the country.

Tue, 17 Jan, 2012 - 18:41

Top Gear bosses today rejected claims that the show’s India special was insulting – and said it was instead a “warts and all” portrayal of the country.

The Christmas edition led to Indian diplomats making a complaint to the BBC about what they regarded as a “disgusting” episode.

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Courts Entertainment Heathrow Place: India Place: London Person: Jeremy Clarkson Person: James May Person: Richard Hammond Person: Clarkson Person: Raja Sekhar Event: Christmas Organisation: BBC Organisation: Indian High Commission

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