Television Top Gear

Jim Davidson is asking around on Twitter if he can present, so who knows, perhaps fans of utter pricks presenting car shows shouldn't give up yet.
 
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How much money is it gonna cost them though? A lot of people and tv companies paid for Clarkson, Hammond and May and also the upcoming live shows.
 
Monster coup for Sky incoming. Will oddly enough get them a fair few new subs tbf, especially since they'll insanely oversell....probably with it's own channel or something daft like they do for anything nowadays.

Yeah, Clarkson is going to be absolutely minted from this, the other two on same contracts? Thus just expiring soon....yeah sells itself then. BBC is done with motoring.

I back the Beeb in their decision, but at the end of the day, the one who wins is Clarkson.
 
Zen said:
Monster coup for Sky incoming. Will oddly enough get them a fair few new subs tbf, especially since they'll insanely oversell....probably with it's own channel or something daft like they do for anything nowadays.

Yeah, Clarkson is going to be absolutely minted from this, the other two on same contracts? Thus just expiring soon....yeah sells itself then. BBC is done with motoring.

I back the Beeb in their decision, but at the end of the day, the one who wins is Clarkson.
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They already have a motoring channel waiting for them sky f1.
 
Sky will most likely buy the rights for the top gear name for an insane amount (the bbc probably wants this in the end)
 
To be fair the show has got shit anyway with the same old jokes and over produced 'stunts'.

Hopefully the BBC decides to make up for such a 'loss' and brings Rachel Rileys legs on board as one of the co-presenter's
 
Smores said:
To be fair the show has got shit anyway with the same old jokes and over produced 'stunts'.

Hopefully the BBC decides to make up for such a 'loss' and brings Rachel Rileys legs on board as one of the co-presenter's
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One of the best replacements yet. She's a united fan too...

No idea if she likes cars though.
 
This is just a sad, sad day for TV entertainment even though Top Gear had gone a bit stale. Top Gear is probably dead for good now.
 
Seeing as that's probably the end if the last bbc program I watch can I stop paying my licence fee?
Hopefully the netflix rumours come to fruition
 
Sky News is hilarious.

They've spent 2 weeks ranting and screaming about this like the woman on a stool in a Tom & Jerry cartoon.
They're brought up every controversy he's ever been involved in and painted him as much a villain as Sadam or Osama.

Now he's gone and they're talking about the outing of a master entertainer, the end of the magic he brought to such a long running and popular show.
I genuinely don't know how some of their newsreaders deliver their lines with a straight face.
 
Sorry to see Clarkson go and i hope the other two walk with him. Makes me laugh that the BBC have for years allowed and encouraged his antics which has made them millions yet now they cut him loose.
 
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SACK ME?!?!? i MADE THE BBC!!!!!
 
Marching said:
Sorry to see Clarkson go and i hope the other two walk with him. Makes me laugh that the BBC have for years allowed and encouraged his antics which has made them millions yet now they cut him loose.
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He left them with no other option. He was on his final warning anyway.

http://www.theguardian.com/media/2015/mar/25/jeremy-clarkson-fracas-report-full-text-bbc-macquarrie

On 9 March 2015, Jeremy Clarkson reported to BBC management that he had been involved in a physical and verbal incident with Oisin Tymon, the producer of Top Gear, at the Simonstone Hall hotel, North Yorkshire, while working on location. The incident had occurred on 4 March 2015 and Jeremy Clarkson was suspended on 10 March, pending investigation.

I was asked to undertake an investigation to establish the facts of what occurred. In conducting my investigation, in line with the BBC’s usual practice, I interviewed a number of witnesses and others connected with the incident. Accounts were agreed, based on my interviews, with each participant.

Having conducted these interviews and considered the evidence presented, I conclude the following: on 4 March 2015 Oisin Tymon was subject to an unprovoked physical and verbal attack by Jeremy Clarkson. During the physical attack Oisin Tymon was struck, resulting in swelling and bleeding to his lip. The verbal abuse was sustained over a longer period, both at the time of the physical attack and subsequently.

Specific facts I have found as part of my investigation are as follows:
  • Earlier on 4 March, studio recording of Top Gear had taken place in Surrey and the presenters had travelled that same evening to the location shoot in North Yorkshire.
  • The incident occurred on a patio area of the Simonstone Hall hotel, where Oisin Tymon was working on location for Top Gear.
  • The physical attack lasted around 30 seconds and was halted by the intervention of a witness.
  • It is the case that Oisin Tymon offered no retaliation.
  • The verbal abuse was directed at Oisin Tymon on more than one occasion – both during the attack and subsequently inside the hotel – and contained the strongest expletives and threats to sack him. The abuse was at such volume as to be heard in the dining room, and the shouting was audible in a hotel bedroom.
  • Derogatory and abusive language, relating to Oisin Tymon and other members of the Top Gear team, continued to be used by Jeremy Clarkson inside the hotel, in the presence of others, for a sustained period of time.
  • It is clear that Oisin Tymon was shocked and distressed by the incident, and believed that he had lost his job.
  • Following the attack, I understand that Oisin Tymon drove to a nearby A&E department for examination.
  • Over the subsequent days, Jeremy Clarkson made a number of attempts to apologise to Oisin Tymon by way of text, email and in person.
  • And it is the case that Jeremy Clarkson reported the incident to BBC management.
It was not disputed by Jeremy Clarkson or any witness that Oisin Tymon was the victim of an unprovoked physical and verbal attack. It is also clear to me that Oisin Tymon is an important creative member of the Top Gear team who is well-valued and respected. He has suffered significant personal distress as a result of this incident, through no fault of his own.
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All apparently over hot meals which the producer had no real control over. Ridiculous reaction by Clarkson, and anyone would have been sacked in the same circumstances.
 
Damien said:
He left them with no other option. He was on his final warning anyway.

http://www.theguardian.com/media/2015/mar/25/jeremy-clarkson-fracas-report-full-text-bbc-macquarrie



All apparently over hot meals which the producer had no real control over. Ridiculous reaction by Clarkson, and anyone would have been sacked in the same circumstances.
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same people defending him wouldn't defend luis the biter suarez would they. any network that hires him would be insane. he wins only if stupid people who have double standards watch him.
 
What he did was stupid and inexcusable, they obviously had no choice but to sack him, that being said it sucks for fans of the show. In all honesty, Clarkson is a dinosaur. I'll still rewatch some of the specials now and then.

Also, fair play for not hitting him back but fancy passing up the chance of knocking Clarkson out! For Shame Oisin...
 
So, not mentioned in the BBC report is this

  • Clarkson arrived late to the hotel by a few hours because he went to the pub
  • By this time all the producers went to bed, Oisin was the only one to wait up to meet them
  • Because they arrived late the hotel stopped serving hot food
  • Clarkson then goes on to verbally and physically abuse Oisin while threatening to sack him
 
duffer said:
I don't understand how anyone could criticize the BBC for getting rid of him. He punched someone ffs!
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Someone at work labelled the decision a joke today, "that petition had more signatures than political parties have members!"

Maybe he can replace Cameron, he's not that different to Boris really except Cameron actually likes him.
 
The Law of Denis said:
So, not mentioned in the BBC report is this

  • Clarkson arrived late to the hotel by a few hours because he went to the pub
  • By this time all the producers went to bed, Oisin was the only one to wait up to meet them
  • Because they arrived late the hotel stopped serving hot food
  • Clarkson then goes on to verbally and physically abuse Oisin while threatening to sack him
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Basically Clarkson was going to get in trouble that night no matter what, he must have been sloshed, gone in expecting a big hoo-haa because he's a big-time Charlie, got met by a single producer and no hotel staff and hit the roof.

:lol: Wanker.
 
Adzzz said:
Basically Clarkson was going to get in trouble that night no matter what, he must have been sloshed, gone in expecting a big hoo-haa because he's a big-time Charlie, got met by a single producer and no hotel staff and hit the roof.

:lol: Wanker.
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It reads like something a 2 year old would be ashamed off

Eventually the hotel’s general manager, Robert Scott, prepared a £21.95 steak for the presenter, in an attempt to calm him down.
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http://www.telegraph.co.uk/motoring...nched-producer-and-called-him-lazy-Irish.html
 
Damien said:
He left them with no other option. He was on his final warning anyway.

http://www.theguardian.com/media/2015/mar/25/jeremy-clarkson-fracas-report-full-text-bbc-macquarrie



All apparently over hot meals which the producer had no real control over. Ridiculous reaction by Clarkson, and anyone would have been sacked in the same circumstances.
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They've certainly taken their time in making the decision. I heard one rumour that they had hoped the victim would accept Clarksons apology and they could move forward with the team together but he refused. Maybe time for all to move on but I still ask why the BBC seemed to accept his previous antics....I suspect the £££ signs helped.
 
So they should have either continued to indulge him, or sacked him earlier? Either way, they can't win. Basically an opinion that's determined to blame them for sacking a man who deserved to be sacked.

You can't even sack someone anymore. It's political correctness gone MAAAAD
 
Marching said:
They've certainly taken their time in making the decision. I heard one rumour that they had hoped the victim would accept Clarksons apology and they could move forward with the team together but he refused. Maybe time for all to move on but I still ask why the BBC seemed to accept his previous antics....I suspect the £££ signs helped.
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Plus after recent years they are jumping at their own shadows.

But to be fair, Clarkson was a major wanker here it seems.
 
Mockney said:
So they should have either continued to indulge him, or sacked him earlier? Either way, they can't win. Daft opinion that's determined to blame them for sacking a man who deserved to be sacked.

Sadly, there's loads of it about. It's political correctness gone MAAAAD
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At least they've finally made a stand on the likes of him.
 
Mockney said:
So they should have either continued to indulge him, or sacked him earlier? Either way, they can't win. Daft opinion that's determined to blame them for sacking a man who deserved to be sacked.

Sadly, there's loads of it about. It's political correctness gone MAAAAD
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this is dead on. they may have been looking at other options like having no top gear at al , or someone coming in place of him or a weekly guest host. plus the legalities. people think clarkson is going to make loads , he may , but some will or should be in the pockets of the producer he punched.
 
Mockney said:
Yeah but they're all pedos and lefties and there's nothing else on, or something.
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maybe the star in the reasonably priced car gets more air time and a car to review. but as you posted........................
 
BBC release statement saying Clarkson has been let go.
Clarkson returns as Stig - future episodes contain regular allusions to this.
Clarkson is never officially revealed as Stig.
Everyone wins. Except for the fella who was punched


This won't happen. I reckon a new show with the 3 boys pops up on Netflix for next year.
 
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