One of the complaints thrown at Top Gear is that they’re really a light entertainment show with cars as an aside. Some would say that that is a plus, not a minus, but still there are complaints that there isn’t more serious, sensible, motoring reviews.

Last night, they took that on board, and did a serious and sensible review of the new Ford Fiesta. They asked about fuel efficiency and value for money; they tested parking agility and usefulness. All the usual stuff.

Then they emptied out a shopping centre and chased the Fiesta through it at 50 mph. And then borrowed a Royal Marine assault force. With helicopters and landing craft, just for that little bit more realism…

I like…