Jeremy Clarkson said he was “so sad and sorry it’s ended like this” after the final episode of Top Gear hosted by the current presenting team was screened.
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 circumstances.
Closing the show, Hammond said: “All that remains for us to say is thank you very much for watching. Goodbye.” The closing credits then rolled in silence.
