BBC decides not to renew Jeremy Clarkson's contract

[overherebc]

Most of his statements that supposedly upset people are really no different from those used in pubs etc amongst friends etc having a few beers. The people who complain about them are only proving that they themselves are PC idiots. I use the word wop to a friend and paddy to another, even kraut to another one and they call me a tight fisted jock git. Horror of horrors, I've even called one a sassenache.

PC is having a very negative effect on the whole world and it was good to hear Clarkson try to make a joke of it, I honestly don't believe he meant any of it seriously.

As yet I haven't seen reported what the recipient of the "smack in the mouth" said to him. Perhaps, and my words only, he deserved it, who knows.

Anyway for sure it's not the end of the series, well maybe the end on BBCPC, for sure it's going to spring up on another channel faster than an Italian with a white flag.

[Suffinator]

So there's a huge petition from fans which the BBC basically ignored. Put this into context ... the BBC is a public funded entity whose fees are generated by Royal Charter .... shouldn't the fans be the ones to decide his fate and not a liberal progressive whose head can be most found up his own backside when not brown nosing in Westminster.

Britain ... the land of political correctness, ruled by liberal progressives that has firmly removed the 'Great' from Britain.

[LuckyLew]

The only question now is if his two side kicks will follow him to another network

Bad call BBC

[mercman24]

correct me if i am wrong but i think i did read somewhere that it is clarksons production company or he is a major shareholder, so the BBC is going to miss out big time, wait for the licence fee to go up soon . still i live in BKK it wont efect me, just had to say that lol !!

[JAG]

given the facts the bbc had no choice.

Very telling that the same sanctions were not applied to Jonathan Ross or Russell Brand.

There again all they did was ring up an elderly man, and boast, live on air and in front of a studio audience, about shagging his granddaughter.

[Rykbanlor]

given the facts the bbc had no choice.

Very telling that the same sanctions were not applied to Jonathan Ross or Russell Brand.

There again all they did was ring up an elderly man, and boast, live on air and in front of a studio audience, about shagging his granddaughter.

Very telling how?

As it stands, Clarkson punched the guy because he had not lined up hot food for the evening meal. Is that OK?

Try asking people who have worked behind the scenes in TV about some of the behaviour that comes forth from the Stars or the execs and the shit they get put through.

Just because someone is a 'talent' are we supposed to excuse their behaviour?

[SoiBiker]

I can't believe anyone would even defend him over this. Joking about stuff whilst 'in character' on a tv show is one thing, but tv shows are made by actual people in an actual workplace - you can't physically assault them and expect to get away with it.

[Mosha]

I wonder how much the presenters get from the re-runs?

[Exsexyman]

I can't believe anyone would even defend him over this. Joking about stuff whilst 'in character' on a tv show is one thing, but tv shows are made by actual people in an actual workplace - you can't physically assault them and expect to get away with it.

Yes, amazing that there are so many morons around. A million of them signing a petition basically saying that Clarkson should be treated differently than lesser mortals because they like him on the telly, basically saying that he should have the freedom to verbally abuse and physically assault his junior colleagues. Many of these supporters actually issuing death threats against the victim! They should be traced and dealt with firmly.

The idea that Clarkson will now go to a commercial channel and be a roaring success with his same format is nonsense. Does anybody seriously believe that he would have got away with slagging off perfectly competent cars in the name of 'comedy', or his ongoing casual racism on a commercial channel? Advertisers would have pulled the rug from under his career years ago. The BBC is a public service broadcaster which doesn't have to tip their cap to outside commercial interests. The truth is Clarkson needed the BBC far more than they needed him. He will go the same way as Chris Moyles, Des Lynam, Jonathon Ross, even Morecambe and Wise, to name but a few who all thought the grass would be greener, but soon found out the reality was different.

To all you Clarkson fanboys, what level of offence do you think he should be fired for if not assault? How far would you let him go before you stopped hero worshipping him and seeing him as a great 'dude'. What line would he have to cross for you?

[steve187]

they are renaming the show 'flop gear' with Stephen Fry as lead presenter

[Brian Robson]

Pretty much the only option they had in the circumstances. Many will blame the BBC for Clarkson's demise and the end of Top Gear, but the fact is he shot himself in the foot with both barrels here.

Hoist by his own petard!

[Chicog]

So there's a huge petition from fans which the BBC basically ignored. Put this into context ... the BBC is a public funded entity whose fees are generated by Royal Charter .... shouldn't the fans be the ones to decide his fate and not a liberal progressive whose head can be most found up his own backside when not brown nosing in Westminster.

Britain ... the land of political correctness, ruled by liberal progressives that has firmly removed the 'Great' from Britain.

The fans are either a bit thick or devoid of morals if they think it's acceptable to abuse and assault someone because you can't get hot food.

With his money he could have checked in to a nice hotel nearby and ordered room service.

Lazy, arrogant oaf, and good riddance.

[jacky54]

Punching an a hole very bad get sack, abusing kids for decades no problem at the BBC. Did anyone ever get the sack for shagging kids in their dressing rooms or feeling people and co workers up? Some of it was a long time ago it's true but the idiots at the BBC still recently named a building after John Peel, the chattering classes DJ who was a self confessed abuser of 13 year olds.

Edited March 26, 2015 by jacky54

[South]

After hearing the news, the Stig was said to be speechless.

[billd766]

So there's a huge petition from fans which the BBC basically ignored. Put this into context ... the BBC is a public funded entity whose fees are generated by Royal Charter .... shouldn't the fans be the ones to decide his fate and not a liberal progressive whose head can be most found up his own backside when not brown nosing in Westminster.

Britain ... the land of political correctness, ruled by liberal progressives that has firmly removed the 'Great' from Britain.

The fans are either a bit thick or devoid of morals if they think it's acceptable to abuse and assault someone because you can't get hot food.

With his money he could have checked in to a nice hotel nearby and ordered room service.

Lazy, arrogant oaf, and good riddance.

You might find that it was in his contract that he was entitled to a hot meal at the end of the day and it was the producers responsibilty to ensure that it should have been there.

I have not seen the contract so I cannot say for sure but it certainly would not be unusual neither would overnight accommodation when and if required.

[SoiBiker]

Punching an a hole very bad get sack, abusing kids for decades no problem at the BBC. Did anyone ever get the sack for shagging kids in their dressing rooms or feeling people and co workers up? Some of it was a long time ago it's true but the idiots at the BBC still recently named a building after John Peel, the chattering classes DJ who was a self confessed abuser of 13 year olds.

So, because some bad stuff happened at the BBC in the past, it's ok for Clarkson to punch someone in the face?

Some rather faulty logic there.

I don't get why people are angry at the BBC over this, they're only doing what any other employee would do. If you're upset about this, Clarkson himself is the one you should be angry at - he's the one to blame for the demise of your beloved Top Gear. He's brought this about through his own actions alone. Has he even apologised to the fans?

[SoiBiker]

You might find that it was in his contract that he was entitled to a hot meal at the end of the day and it was the producers responsibilty to ensure that it should have been there.

I have not seen the contract so I cannot say for sure but it certainly would not be unusual neither would overnight accommodation when and if required.

He'd have got that hot meal had he not decided to go out drinking instead, and not return to the hotel until after the kitchen was closed.

[jonclark]

Hmm, I wonder who the BBC is going to replace Jeremy with on Top Gear, Piers Morgan?

Nothing like firing the top character on the BBC's top show worldwide...

Probably a gay vegetarian from an ethnic background.

Or a woman !!

[denby45]

Hmm, I wonder who the BBC is going to replace Jeremy with on Top Gear, Piers Morgan?

Nothing like firing the top character on the BBC's top show worldwide...

Stephen Fry apparently

[denby45]

Hmm, I wonder who the BBC is going to replace Jeremy with on Top Gear, Piers Morgan?

Nothing like firing the top character on the BBC's top show worldwide...

Given that the other 2 refused to complete the series without him, the question is. Who will the new presenters be?

I think at this stage it's just a matter of which American network they will move to and how long it will be before the show is relaunched.

FYI there is already a Top Gear (US version) with three presenters Adam Ferrara, Rutledge Wood and Tanner Faust who are basically a bit like the three on the Beeb. For me it doesn't work at all.

Den

[Chao Lao Beach]

James May indiocated he is quiting today.

[MJCM]

James May indiocated he is quiting today.

Not true, that tweet was Send from a fake twitter account

http://jalopnik.com/this-is-not-james-mays-twitter-account-1693688007

[SoiBiker]

I can't see the other two going on without Clarkson. James May doesn't seem to have had much enthusiasm for the show for some time. I guess they might just attempt a new format with Hammond and a couple of new presenters, but to be honest even that seems unlikely. I reckon a complete rethink of the show is overdue anyway.

[MaeJoMTB]

He smacked his Producer in the gob! The BBC had to fire him, it's only right, having a stiff upper lip and all......Oops, I mean sore............

You do understand even the tea boy gets a job title of 'producer' or 'assistant producer' at the BBC.

[SoiBiker]

He smacked his Producer in the gob! The BBC had to fire him, it's only right, having a stiff upper lip and all......Oops, I mean sore............

You do understand even the tea boy gets a job title of 'producer' or 'assistant producer' at the BBC.

No. No they don't.

[evadgib]

given the facts the bbc had no choice.

Agreed, but they were a little bit Manchester United re handling the hessian.

Edited March 26, 2015 by evadgib

[evadgib]

Best thing the BBC have done in years.

Clarkson is an arrogant prick, thinks he isbigger better than anyone.

He and his wife bought an old lighthouse on the Isle of Man. Closed a public footpath (illegally) because they did not want people looking in on them.

Big prick got a strop on because he was hungry, assaulted a producer, should be charged and hopefully jailed.

Thinks he is bigger/better than others, time he was brought down a peg or two.

Given she is the daughter of a Manxman who earned a VC at Arnhem I would hope the Manx Govt found a compromise that suited all parties.

Clarkson tells the story here:

https://youtu.be/Tpg6h16k8eU

Edited March 26, 2015 by evadgib

[Chicog]

This neatly illustrates the values and intellect of many of those squealing for his reinstatement.

Man Loses Job After Punching Colleague In Face

The Huffington Post UK | By Chris York

Posted: 25/03/2015 17:01 GMT Updated: 25/03/2015 21:59 GMT

In a completely reasonable move, a man was today fired after he was found to have punched a colleague in the face.

http://www.huffingtonpost.co.uk/2015/03/25/man-loses-job-after-punching-colleague-in-face_n_6940474.html?1427303245

[jacky54]

Hmm, I wonder who the BBC is going to replace Jeremy with on Top Gear, Piers Morgan?

Nothing like firing the top character on the BBC's top show worldwide...

Stephen Fry apparently

The gay bi polar drama queen always threatening to do himself in, should be a hoot, especially as I believe he knows f all about cars,

[MaeJoMTB]

He smacked his Producer in the gob! The BBC had to fire him, it's only right, having a stiff upper lip and all......Oops, I mean sore............

You do understand even the tea boy gets a job title of 'producer' or 'assistant producer' at the BBC.

No. No they don't.

I worked for the BBC for many years, every 'entertainment' program they make has loads of producers and assistant producers.

Then I worked for some ITV companies, Channel 4 did it too.

Some of them even work for free in order to gain experience.

I hated working with the unpaid youngsters working for nothing, yes we used them to fetch, carry and do all the odd jobs.

What shows did you work on SB?

What TV companies?

Edited March 26, 2015 by MaeJoMTB