Christ. I hate to say I can see the BBC's position on this... but on the other hand, if Clarkson assaulted someone, its a criminal/civil matter, right? The wounded party can surely press charges/sue/whatever, and the BBC can stand behind that without firing Jeremy.

To the best of my knowledge, I've never heard of him busting anyone's lip before -- he's not exactly presenting a constant danger to either the staff or the image of the BBC.

I don't really see how the BBC have to kill the show to prove a point. They have laws in the UK; unless one of them demands a presenter be canned for this behavior, while I see their point, its kind of a huge over-reaction...

I'd hate to say it but I agree and disagree with you. Yes, I guess technically they could go through civil lawsuits etc, and have him remain in place. However, he did punch a guy in the face at work! Lol. You can't go around slugging people while you're at work. If my CFO at work did that he'd be canned too. So I don't think firing him was the wrong decision. I just wish the Bloody Pill DIDNT hit him!! Lol

Not picking on you, just wanted to take your quote



Anyways, guys he didn't say they will leave. James May replied to the question "Will you stay at Top Gear" with:
"I don't want to talk about that too much. But I think we're very much the three of us a package, it works for very complicated reasons, that a lot of people don't fully understand"

And in response to who would he like to work with he said
"Much as I think he's a knob, I quite like working with Jeremy"


So, the news in INFERRING that they are sticking together.


Personally, I don't think the show will attract the same viewers without Jeremy, but do I think if no one picks up the show, that James and Richard will stay on? If course I do. No job is like Top Gear, and they get PAID millions to do it.
That being said, MAYBE this is bull, maybe they just won't renew their contracts until 6 months from now. I will pray for that.

Agreed.

Actually, it may very well be in everyone's contract at the BBC that physically assaulting/extensively verbally abusing any member of the staff, especially subordinates, = sacked, which is not an unreasonable policy.

James May did say "their hands are tied" about the BBC, so it may very well be that this isn't really an over-reaction, while NOT firing him would be a major disregard of standard policy and procedure.

The Cops Are Investigating The Jeremy Clarkson 'Fracas'

Well then...

Geezuz, it was a small fight. Absolutely no place for it in civilized society, but cops? Seems a bit much.

Read that Clarkson is in talks with Channel 4 in the UK for a show called Full Throttle. Time will tell.

Jordo, Clarkson punched out Piers Morgan about 10 yrs ago during an interview.

I think awards ceremony, but whatever...


This has details on the feud, and the BBC's directors words on not renewing Jeremy's contact. Fúck this is a sad day...

Jeremy Clarkson, your big mistake was not hitting me again says Piers Morgan | Daily Mail Online

Sounds like Piers would like to bury the knife in Clarkson back again.

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Jeez...

So I think they will be back

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For sure they will be. WHEN will be the question. There will be a delay for them to figure everything out and to make new episodes.

I think if we're lucky. Late 2016.

well atleast now they will not be restricted on what they can/cannot do. It is just entertaining to watch the three stooges all together.

I wouldn't say they were very "restricted".

That Falklands island tag was pretty obnoxious, and definitely not an accident. Jezza had to bloody a guy's nose to lose his job.

I'm looking forward to the new show, but I think Clarkson still needs to keep himself just a wee bit in check...

Lol, no evidence of foul play for the plate.

Also, at least Clarkson was man enough to turn himself in