If you missed Top Gear last night then you missed one of the most important events of recent time – the unveiling of the Stig!

Having just completed the news section of the show, Jeremy was interrupted by a white-helmeted figure who marched in onto the stage and – with a little encouragement from the crowd – proceeded to remove his racing helmet.

Underneath was none other than seven-times F1 world champion Michael Schumacher who, with a knowing wink to Jeremy, stood up and bathed in the cheers of an adoring crowd.

I wonder how Ben Collins is feeling as he watches someone else publicly enjoy the limelight for his work. Probably a bit like David Prowse felt when James Earl Jones got all of the credit for ‘being’ Darth Vader.