Scrutiny gone mad yet again........Clarkson did say later in the programme and Hammond and May agreed, that one thing learned from the trip was that Albania is a gorgeous country with it's scenery and style, and the gentle ribbing they made was just that......... and JJ has a very good point on this issue.
It's a television programme which is very tongue in cheek. All who are entertained by these guys know that and if you don't like it, or them, the answer is so easy, watch Downton or Mr Darcy or whatever else is on the other 250 channels. Exercise your index finger ( I'm sounding like Clarkson so many double entendres - so little space.)