What am I blathering on about? Well, dear reader, it appears that BBC TV’s “Top Gear” may not be strictly playing by the rules…

There was I, enjoying yet another repeat of TG on Dave (no relation); specifically Series 8 Episode 8, where one Jensen Button proceeded to put in a 1:44 lap of the TG track in the old reasonably-priced car.

Now, as talented as Mr Button is, I can’t quite believe that he managed to swap cars several times on his lap and still come in under two minutes. What’s that you say? Swap cars? How?

Careful analysis of the footage (ok, the missus spotted it first) reveals that JB leaves the start line in a flurry of wheel-spin and a ’52 plate Suzuki Liana. Later on in the same lap, the car miraculously transforms into an ’03 plate, back to a ’52 and once more to an ’03 before crossing the line. Impressive or what?

My better half has emailed the TG producers over this petit faux-pas but has yet to receive a reply. If you’re reading, guys, it’s not really that big a deal but I’d like to try a few laps of the track in said car; just to see if it really *is* magic… Failing that, a couple of tickets to the show wouldn’t go amiss

Problem is, I can’t focus on the Star Laps now without wondering if it’s going to happen again.

One more illusion – shattered.

Cracking voice though.