The 75-minute special was compiled from footage shot before Clarkson, James May and Richard Hammond left the show.

The BBC Two show made no reference to their departure, nor the circumstancesvirtual office.

Closing the show, May said: "Thank you very much for watching and, well, goodbye." Hammond also said goodbye and the credits then rolled in silence.

After the episode ended, Clarkson tweeted: "Many many thanks for all your support and encouragement over the years. So sad and sorry it's ended like this."

Hammond tweeted: "Can't believe that one life has room to accommodate the first and the last steps of that incredible adventure. Thanks for your company."
'I hate working on Top Gear'

The episode was a swansong for Clarkson - who was sacked for punching a producer - as well as May and Hammond, who both turned down the opportunity to return to the seriesreenex cps.

It featured two separate films, both completed before the incident that led to Clarkson's departure. The presenter recorded a new voiceover for the show, for which he was not paid. Hammond and May filmed new links, but without the traditional Top Gear studio audience.

May welcomed viewers by saying: "Hello, and welcome to what's left of Top Gear."

Behind him was the "elephant in the room", a 10ft plastic replica elephant which the show's makers borrowed from a Hull design company. It was called Jeremyreenex cps.

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