Jeremy Clarkson suspended for allegedly punching a producer. EDIT- Now released from BBC

Jeroen · 12th March 2015, 18:55

What keeps amazing me, is how people take offense what JC does or say. How can anybody take anything he says serious. I enjoy the show immensely, but I dont take any of it seriously. He said about the Dutch, all they do is watch porn and smoke pot. I don't think the Dutch prime minister, or anybody for that matter, picked up the phone, called the BBC and demanded an apology.

I think I have said this before, but by taking JC or TG seriously way to much importance is given to it. I can think of lots of important stuff that would upset me, or I might even take offense to. But not TG or JC, because at the end of the day it is just not relevant or important. Even their impact on car sales is less then nothing as has been proven many times over. By themselves I might add. These guys dont take themselves seriously so why would anybody else do?

Jeroen

rajeev k · 12th March 2015, 19:26

Suspension is not a punishment. Suspension is effected pending something to happen, like an inquiry.

In other words, if an employee has committed a serious misconduct, then in such circumstances, he is suspended pending disciplinary action which may lead to termination.

So, the employer has a right to suspend in critical circumstances, till a decision to take a final action is taken.

aim120 · 12th March 2015, 20:46

UK prime minister David cameron backs jeremy clarkson.
http://www.independent.co.uk/news/pe...-10102585.html

vb-saan · 12th March 2015, 22:50

Voice of support even from a foe!

Jeremy Clarkson suspended for allegedly punching a producer. EDIT- Now released from BBC-screenshot_20150313011131.png

amvj · 12th March 2015, 23:28

I am very much sad at this. Signed the online petition and even made a complaint at BBC.

aim120 · 12th March 2015, 23:54

It's seems Jeremy Clarkson himself reported the incident to BBC executives.

Former Stig says Top Gear will be doomed without Jeremy.

http://www.mirror.co.uk/tv/tv-news/j...blower-5322078

maddy42 · 13th March 2015, 04:48

Personal opinion is BBC has a right to take action. Punching someone is not done. But firing someone is not too. It was a misunderstanding between two people and can be dealt more maturely.

Is there politics being played: Yes

Will top gear continue to be popular without him: No

Its ridiculous when you hire him knowing he is a knob and a kiss away from controversy and when it does happen you go all holier than thou.

Some months back Rajdeep Sardesai punched a person on his face. Did anybody complain and did he get fired? No he just got the 9pm slot on the channel and went on to sell more books.

I signed the petition and hope that top gear completes this season and all the three just move to another channel.

Worst case an internet based show on youtube will do.

Maddy

naveen.raju · 13th March 2015, 06:51

Clarkson - I'm off to the job center

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=02DpOvHzQMU

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BVIs3BH4csY

Courtesy - carscoop

sourav9385 · 13th March 2015, 07:30

BBC Cancels Last Episodes of Top Gear

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//M · 13th March 2015, 10:06

Saw a Fifth Gear poster with this tagline: "No producers were harmed in the making of this show"

Shanksta · 13th March 2015, 14:00

Jezza and his sense of humour!! He just changed his Twitter bio to "Probably a presenter on the BBC motoring show top gear".

All said and done I don't think the show will be the same without Jeremy and I bet Richard and James wouldn't sign the contract for a further 3 years without Jeremy in the picture. Basically the suspension should/will be lifted !!! But am really sad that we might not get to watch the rest three episodes!!

GKR9900 · 15th March 2015, 07:08

Jeremy Clarkson hints at exiting Top Gear. Will this be the end of an era? :(

http://m.autoevolution.com/jeremy-cl...ood-93287.html

GKR9900 · 15th March 2015, 07:11

Jeremy Clarkson hints at quitting Top Gear :'(
http://m.autoevolution.com/jeremy-cl...ood-93287.html

extreme_torque · 15th March 2015, 07:23

If they are actually going to do it, why not telecast the three remaining episodes and get it done with. How is not telecasting the last 3 episodes going to help anyone?

mayankk · 15th March 2015, 09:05

I don't think he wants to do the show anymore. I was watching season10 yesterday, the veyron vs Eurofighter episode, and the level of enthusiasm on his face is remarkable, compared to the previous few seasons. I think he wants to retire, at least from the show.

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Jeroen Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Delhi Posts: 8,099 Thanked: 50,841 Times View My Garage	What keeps amazing me, is how people take offense what JC does or say. How can anybody take anything he says serious. I enjoy the show immensely, but I dont take any of it seriously. He said about the Dutch, all they do is watch porn and smoke pot. I don't think the Dutch prime minister, or anybody for that matter, picked up the phone, called the BBC and demanded an apology. I think I have said this before, but by taking JC or TG seriously way to much importance is given to it. I can think of lots of important stuff that would upset me, or I might even take offense to. But not TG or JC, because at the end of the day it is just not relevant or important. Even their impact on car sales is less then nothing as has been proven many times over. By themselves I might add. These guys dont take themselves seriously so why would anybody else do? Jeroen
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rajeev k Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Emerging Metro Posts: 3,352 Thanked: 1,947 Times	Re: Jeremy Clarkson suspended for allegedly punching a producer Suspension is not a punishment. Suspension is effected pending something to happen, like an inquiry. In other words, if an employee has committed a serious misconduct, then in such circumstances, he is suspended pending disciplinary action which may lead to termination. So, the employer has a right to suspend in critical circumstances, till a decision to take a final action is taken. Last edited by rajeev k : 12th March 2015 at 19:28.
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aim120 BANNED Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: bangalore Posts: 788 Thanked: 2,499 Times Infractions: 0/1 (5)	Re: Jeremy Clarkson suspended for allegedly punching a producer UK prime minister David cameron backs jeremy clarkson. http://www.independent.co.uk/news/pe...-10102585.html
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amvj BHPian Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Bangalore Posts: 698 Thanked: 2,414 Times	Re: Jeremy Clarkson suspended for allegedly punching a producer I am very much sad at this. Signed the online petition and even made a complaint at BBC.
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aim120 BANNED Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: bangalore Posts: 788 Thanked: 2,499 Times Infractions: 0/1 (5)	Re: Jeremy Clarkson suspended for allegedly punching a producer It's seems Jeremy Clarkson himself reported the incident to BBC executives. Former Stig says Top Gear will be doomed without Jeremy. http://www.mirror.co.uk/tv/tv-news/j...blower-5322078 Last edited by aim120 : 12th March 2015 at 23:57.
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13th March 2015, 04:48	#37
maddy42 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Coorg Posts: 2,131 Thanked: 1,328 Times View My Garage	Re: Jeremy Clarkson suspended for allegedly punching a producer Personal opinion is BBC has a right to take action. Punching someone is not done. But firing someone is not too. It was a misunderstanding between two people and can be dealt more maturely. Is there politics being played: Yes Will top gear continue to be popular without him: No Its ridiculous when you hire him knowing he is a knob and a kiss away from controversy and when it does happen you go all holier than thou. Some months back Rajdeep Sardesai punched a person on his face. Did anybody complain and did he get fired? No he just got the 9pm slot on the channel and went on to sell more books. I signed the petition and hope that top gear completes this season and all the three just move to another channel. Worst case an internet based show on youtube will do. Maddy
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13th March 2015, 07:30	#39
sourav9385 BHPian Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Montreal Canada Posts: 444 Thanked: 770 Times	Re: Jeremy Clarkson suspended for allegedly punching a producer BBC Cancels Last Episodes of Top Gear Source: Jalopnik.com
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13th March 2015, 10:06	#40
//M Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: New Delhi Posts: 6,201 Thanked: 22,920 Times	Re: Jeremy Clarkson suspended for allegedly punching a producer Saw a Fifth Gear poster with this tagline: *"No producers were harmed in the making of this show"* Attached Images
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13th March 2015, 14:00	#41
Shanksta BHPian Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Madras Posts: 796 Thanked: 2,835 Times View My Garage	Re: Jeremy Clarkson suspended for allegedly punching a producer Jezza and his sense of humour!! He just changed his Twitter bio to "Probably a presenter on the BBC motoring show top gear". All said and done I don't think the show will be the same without Jeremy and I bet Richard and James wouldn't sign the contract for a further 3 years without Jeremy in the picture. Basically the suspension should/will be lifted !!! But am really sad that we might not get to watch the rest three episodes!!
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15th March 2015, 07:08	#42
GKR9900 BHPian Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Kerala Posts: 624 Thanked: 2,796 Times	Jeremy Clarkson hints at exiting Top Gear. Will this be the end of an era? :( http://m.autoevolution.com/jeremy-cl...ood-93287.html
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GKR9900 BHPian Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Kerala Posts: 624 Thanked: 2,796 Times	Jeremy Clarkson hints at quitting Top Gear :'( http://m.autoevolution.com/jeremy-cl...ood-93287.html
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extreme_torque Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Melbourne Posts: 4,377 Thanked: 5,105 Times	Re: Top Gear UK, Season 22 - Starts on 27th Dec, 2014 If they are actually going to do it, why not telecast the three remaining episodes and get it done with. How is not telecasting the last 3 episodes going to help anyone?
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15th March 2015, 09:05	#45
mayankk Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: New Delhi Posts: 5,148 Thanked: 8,168 Times View My Garage	I don't think he wants to do the show anymore. I was watching season10 yesterday, the veyron vs Eurofighter episode, and the level of enthusiasm on his face is remarkable, compared to the previous few seasons. I think he wants to retire, at least from the show.
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