BBC’s Falkland’s ‘Top Gear’ to air

The BBC motoring hit Top Gear show that sparked a diplomatic incident in Argentina forms part of the BBC’s Christmas schedule despite continuing complaints from the South American country’s government.

The BBC announced its festive season on the same day a letter from the Argentinian ambassador in London criticising the corporation was made public.

Alicia Castro wrote to BBC Trust chairwoman Rona Fairhead expressing her “discontent” after a meeting with BBC director of television Danny Cohen.