Clarkson Suspended by BBC

[Bushbasher]

I just heard on the news that some idiot has made death threats against the BBCs' managing director for sacking Clarkson . This is getting out of hand. It's time for Clarkson to come out and tell everyone to calm down and get over it.

[bungarra]

Looks like Clarkson will be back for Sydney, possibly.

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/bbc/...Australia.html

Sky also reported to have put an offer on the table.

http://www.carsceneuk.com/?p=11553

[csv8]

"Full text of Andy Wilman's email

Well, at least we left 'em wanting more. And that alone, when you think about it, is quite an achievement for a show that started 13 years ago. I know none of us wanted it to end this way, but for a moment I'd like us to look back and think about just what an incredible thing you all had a hand in creating. When Jane Root gave us the green light in 2002, the brief was to reinvigorate a car show and get an audience of three million. What you all ended up making was one of the most iconic programmes in TV history, a show about cars that went global, won countless awards, was devoured by non car fans and ended up in the Guinness Book of Records.

We had a lot of laughs, we had a lot of tiffs. We went to amazing places and we went to some ****holes. We nearly killed a presenter, we had to run for the border. We started off with whoever we could get in the Reasonably Priced Car, and ended up with Tom Cruise. Throughout all this we made television that was beautiful to look at and beautiful to listen to. The work ethic never slipped, the desire for everyone in this dysfunctional family to do right by the show never faltered. Jeremy, Richard and James, as the visible tip of the iceberg, got most of the attention and praise, but you all in your own fields had such an immense hand in weaving this unforgettable tapestry. I would love to single out everybody by name to thank them for what they did, but it's impossible and I'd forget someone I shouldn't have and that would be crap, so I'll just say Jim, I'm sorry we never got a bear to drive an automatic.

For those of you who still rely on it for work, don't worry, because the BBC will make sure the show continues. Our stint as guardians of Top Gear was a good one, but we were only part of the show's history, not the whole of it. Those two words are bigger than us.

Anyway, when you're feeling low in your working day at any point, look around at some of the crap on TV, then have a think about Top Gear, 2002- 2015, and say to yourself: "I made that."

A big, big, big thank you, which will never be enough.

Andy."
http://www.brisbanetimes.com.au/ente...31-1mbmmk.html

[SPArKy_Dave]

For those that haven't seen it yet -
an interview with Jeremy Clarkson's waiter...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=48h-q-FEBSw


Very nicely done.

[CQB-241]

This one caught my eye.

http://youtu.be/fbbvc6Q3HYk

[TRAU BLAU]

Originally Posted by SPArKy_Dave

For those that haven't seen it yet -
an interview with Jeremy Clarkson's waiter...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=48h-q-FEBSw


Very nicely done.

Very funny I agree but fiction.

[cram_it_frog]

one thing is he was part of a team of people and now some may loose work because of this action


some time s the team is more important

[xxx000]

If it does indeed go there'll be another show that'll replace it complete with staff and jobs, perhaps more even!

'no person is bigger than the team'

[ford71V8]

Originally Posted by cram_it_frog

one thing is he was part of a team of people and now some may loose work because of this action

Yep we can sometimes forget those affected

[CoupeKing]

That pic is missing an Xbox.

[aussiblue]

I think this calls for a "Stig in his new job" picture competition.

[aussiblue]

But hey I get more respect as a shop window dummy:

[aussiblue]

"But Stig if you going to succeed in your new job as a male escort you will have to take the helmet off":

[BradEL]

In times like these we can't forget the good things these 3 men have done for the world, they have achieved many things during there time together.
They have proven that the Toyota Hilux is indestructible, that car soccer and ice hockey are among the best sports and that you can build a space shuttle from a reliant robin.
They have done amazing world changing things themselves, like setting the caravan speed record, crossing the channel in an amphibious vehicle, finding the true source of the river Nile.
They found the perfect car for the 17 years olds out there, and showed us that true petrol heads must have owned an Alfa Romeo, and proved that the range rover is the best 4x4 in the world.
Most importantly they gave us the best piece of advice ever:
"How hard can it be?"

[aussiblue]

"Yes; I now work here as a waiter but we still all have to wear helmets anyway as Clarkson eats here sometimes":

[Boza]

Maybe fifth gear will take over from where Top gear left off I quite enjoy fifth gear cause they do the super car challenges but they still test real world cars yes some of the presenters are boring but still enjoyable to me.
After all Tiff Needell was on top gear with Clarkson in the 90's

[CQB-241]

New job for London Transport.
"**** getting Bullet Trains".



"Helmets and Diapers at ticket counter. "

[b0son]

Originally Posted by Boza

Maybe fifth gear will take over from where Top gear left off

Yes, like Penny Wong is a viable replacement for Kate Upton on the cover of Sports Illustrated...

[Sioso]

Back working for the BBC???

http://www.news.com.au/entertainment...-1227296258650

[TRAU BLAU]

Maybe the BBC crew will replace the Clarkson trio with 3 stunners in mini-skirts & high-heels.They could start with them getting into a new mini cooper GTS.

[MITCHAY]

You have to wonder what was the point of sacking him from Top Gear if BBC still keeps him on another show.

Sounds like they want to appear as doing something without actually doing anything. It keeps him with the BBC so I wouldn't be surprised if there is a comeback.

[cram_it_frog]

Vicki Butler Henderson from 5th gear would be a great choice to replace Mr clarkson she was a member of the original top gear show

[jpblue1000]

Originally Posted by cram_it_frog

Vicki Butler Henderson from 5th gear would be a great choice to replace Mr clarkson she was a member of the original top gear show

But she hasn't got the personality or charisma of the big oaf.
Can drive better though!

JP

[351@GT]

Sabine Schmitz

[Craig@AUDI]

Originally Posted by 351@GT

Sabine Schmitz

And Vicki Butler Henderson...in my dreams...oh wait talking about Top gear yeh???

[MITCHAY]

I will watch 5th Gear if I want to sleep

[Franco Cozzo]

Originally Posted by Craig@Rockdale

And Vicki Butler Henderson...in my dreams...oh wait talking about Top gear yeh???

Great minds think alike

[Havoc]

lmao stupid bbc you cant do topgear but you can host this show? just put him back on topgear already or ill punch the bbc ceo in the face aha

[DoreSlamR]

Time to ship him off to Clarkson Island!

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=DMuO-8S_0Wg

[LeadFoot81]

Clarkson has pulled out of his guest hosting appearance.

http://www.bbc.com/news/entertainment-arts-32244405

Had it gone ahead it wouldn't have been a case of the BBC firing him from their payroll and then having him straight back. It would have been them not having an issue screening an episode of a show where Clarkson is a guest of the producers of that particular show. (It's externally produced)