George Barrell swears he loved meeting Jeremy Clarkson, despite the bad language

What makes a dream date? Ask eight-year-old car fanatic George Barrell.

George is a type two albino, meaning he has a genetic condition that is characterised by a lack of melanin pigmentation in the eyes, skin and hair. He is also partially sighted, with his vision expected to deteriorate.

He recently spent the day with the BBC Top Gear team, including Jeremy Clarkson and James May, at their studio at an airfield in Guildford. The outing was made possible by Dream Factory, an organisation that gives children diagnosed with critical or chronic illnesses the chance to realise long-held ambitions. George is believed to be the first Jewish recipient of such a treat by the charity.

George, who is a pupil at Clore Tikva in Redbridge, Essex, tells People: “I love cars. I love the mechanics of things working.