The crew were attacked when a mob believed that the licence plate of Jeremy Clarkson’s vehicle referenced the Falklands War. After speculation that the licence plate was chosen on purpose, the show has now broadcasted their version of events.
You may have heard about the latest Top Gear controversy, where their crew's cars were attacked by a mob in Argentina.
![You may have heard about the latest Top Gear controversy, where their crew's cars were attacked by a mob in Argentina.]()
Why? The licence plate on Jeremy Clarkson's car contained the letters FKL, which some have argued was chosen deliberately as a reference to the Falklands War.
Top Gear have said that the FKL licence plate was coincidental, adding that "we would not base a joke around soldiers in conflict." The episode featuring the attack has now aired in the UK, showing viewers their version of events.
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The episode started with an explanation.
![The episode started with an explanation.]()
Richard Hammond, James May, and Jeremy Clarkson explain that they were driving to Ushuaia in Argentina, where the battleship Belgrano sailed from at the start of the Falklands War. They explained that they were to travel there to build relations, build a stadium, and then play a friendly game of car football with some Argentinians.
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Jeremy then said this.
![Jeremy then said this.]()
They said that they knew about this before they arrived in Argentina but argued that there was little they could do, as licence plates cannot easily be changed. They said they had a plan to get around this the issue but "we were never given the chance."
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A typical episode of Top Gear followed.
![A typical episode of Top Gear followed.]()
It consisted of spectacular scenery, cars that keep breaking down, oversized objects they have to carry getting damaged... similar to other specials in Vietnam and India.
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