Do this: Watch a UK version of the celebrity race lap and then watch the US version.
See how lame the US one seems...
Not arguing, I'm just saying they each have their own attributes that make them appealing to different people.
Speaking of which, make sure not to miss Damian Lewis' run in the Star in Reasonably Price Car segment Monday on the premiere. It is one for the history books!
I agree with Gary. The British culture and quirks is what makes a lot of their programming appealing to me. Anyone that's seen many of my posts in the programming area, knows I watch a lot of British, Canadian, Irish and Australian tv, much more than I watch US programming.
The Voice of Ireland, Murdoch Mysteries, Great British Menu, Masterchef South Africa and Top Gear UK are my current viewing choices this month. Not much US programming interest me right now.