bust of Stig (who had died in September 1997, aged sixty-six) was unveiled in front of. More: Top Gear's #BigStig takes to the road for BBC BritĬomment below to let us know what you think.įor more in-depth and print-only features, showcases and interviews with world-leading brands, don't miss the next issue of Event magazine by subscribing here. To commemorate Stig Anderson's fiftieth birthday in January 1981. "He’s one of television’s most enigmatic figures, so it was a real challenge to capture this fearless but faceless test driver who is adored by fans all over the world." Our new channel will be the exclusive home of brand new Top Gear, the world’s most popular shows."ĭavid Crosswell, lead sculptor on the project, added: "We took The Stig’s famous crossed arms pose as a starting point for creating the giant sculpture - but we also watched hours of Top Gear to capture his characteristics. Tim Davie, chief executive of BBC Worldwide and director of BBC Global, said: "The giant Stig erected in Warsaw is a fitting way to launch our new global brand BBC Brit. The statue travelled from Top Gear's UK HQ through Amsterdam and Berlin to arrive in Poland for the big unveil. Made of fibreglass, Big Stig is equivalent in size to two London double-decker buses, and took a team of three sculptors more than two months to design, contruct and paint. It was placed adjacent to the Palace of Science and Culture in the centre of Warsaw.Īgency Taylor Herring created the ten-metre-high statue to celebrate new TV channel BBC Brit, which launches in Poland on 1 February. Should be worth a look, BBC2, 8.00 pm tonight, UK time. The 24ft (10 metres) high statue has been positioned adjacent. Nobody knows his identity, until tonight, as he will be exposed uk. A giant statue of Top Gear driver The Stig has been unveiled in Poland to celebrate the launch of new BBC Worldwide channel, BBC Brit. Big Stig was unveiled by its namesake in front of local dignitaries and Top Gear fans. According to the statements, the name of The Stig is Ben Collins, a 35 year old soap box derby champion from Bristol and also shows that a contract was. UK members will know of the BBC motoring series, Top Gear, with their 'tame racing driver', the mysterious Stig.
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