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    Jeremy Clarkson public sector comments 'pre-arranged with BBC'

    Jeremy Clarkson and the BBC pre-arranged the public sector 'execution' joke which caused uproar, reports suggest.

    Clarkson apologised after making comments that he would execute all public sector workers involved in strikes on Wednesday but the Top Gear presenter has reportedly told The Times that the joke had been cleared with The One Show producers. Over 21,000 people have complained to the BBC about the jibe. 

    Interviewed on BBC’s The One Show, Clarkson said he would have those who walked out across the UK shot. “I would take them [strikers] outside and execute them in front of their families,” he admitted.

    “I mean how dare they go on strike when they have these gilt-edged pensions that are going to be guaranteed, while the rest of us have to work for a living”.

    In response to the outburst trade union Unison called for Clarkson's dismissal and said that they are taking “urgent” legal advice.

    “Clarkson’s comments on the One Show were totally outrageous, and they cannot be tolerated,” said Unison general secretary Dave Prentis. Public sector workers and their families are utterly shocked by Jeremy Clarkson’s revolting comments. An apology is not enough- we are calling on the BBC to sack Jeremy Clarkson immediately. Such disgusting comments have no place on our TV screens."

    Jeremy Clarkson clearly needs a reminder of just who he is talking about when he calls for public sector workers to be shot in front of their families," he added. "Whilst he is driving round in fast cars for a living, public sector workers are busy holding our society together - they save others lives on a daily basis, they care for the sick, the vulnerable, the elderly".

    Clarkson later apologised for the comments after a strong reaction. "If BBC and I have caused any offence, I'm quite happy to apologise alongside them," the Top Gear presenter said. An on-air apology was made during The One Show and the BBC added that the "item was not perfectly judged".

     
     
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    9,623 comments

    • Peter M  •  8 days ago
      If your holding a hand grenade and pull the pin you will get a big noise, ask Jeremy an question !!!!! Good on him.
    • billy  •  Ilford, England  •  10 days ago
      ggod old jezzer public sector workers need to take stock of what they have and stop complaining about nothing, horrible people, selfish sheeple !!!
    • Al  •  Milton Keynes, England  •  10 days ago
      This "man"? is a supercilious bombastic idle a.r.s.e.h.o.l.e. Has he ever done a REAL job,very
      doubtful. I'm glad that i avoid paying the B B C's exhorbitant licence fee when they pay very large salaries to idiots (Brand, J Woss are you listening) and myriad so-called (Un)Funny men
      like "Chatty "man"??. Come back Frankie Howerd, Kenneth Williams, you may have been a bit "strange" but at least you were funny.
    • JLloyd  •  5 months ago
      At least he gives the Duke of Edinburgh a rest.
      • Dan k 5 months ago
        Hee hee. LOL! .... And the duke turned to from watching Clarkson on the One Show and said: "My work is done here"
      • Casual Commenter 5 months ago
        Nice observation :-)
      • richard 5 months ago
        Classic, piss funny.
    • ADRIAN  •  5 months ago
      I was a public sector worker out on strike, and i thought his comments were funny. Some people should lightened up--- do we really want a society where people cant say how they feel for fear of the "Thought " police getting them. Also public sector workers need to understand many dont have sympathy with thier strike action. As for "Hate " speech this has become a "victims" charter to silence any views they dont like. No body in their right or probably deranged mind would take seriously JC's remarks
      • John 5 months ago
        What a sensible man you are Adrian. Jeremy Clarkson for Prime Minister!! Will the unions now take legal advice and sue me as well?
      • robster 5 months ago
        if youre a public sector worker Adrian then Im a billionaire....a load of lies and tosh
      • Glyn 5 months ago
        They can sue me too, I'm in agreement Jeremy for PM
    • A Yahoo! User  •  5 months ago
      He says these things to prokove a reaction and the good old British public never let him down.
      • Duntowin 5 months ago
        I don't think he's that bright to be honest!
      • Spheroids 5 months ago
        You know what, i've noticed very few of the "elders" are capable of taking responsibility for their words or actions. You're a plastic generation lacking any strength, cracking "jokes" while sucking the World of life. Not good at all, very few redeeming features.
      • Sam Ed 5 months ago
        He is like an idiot, who doesn't know what he talking about, the nasty BBC put him in front and tell him to say particular line, and he say so like an idiot that's all, if people don't give sh$t about him and his boss BBC. they all will F££ck off.
    • martin  •  5 months ago
      I am a public sector worker, and i was on strike yesterday. I watched the one show and saw Jeremy air his views. I dont agree with what he said, but IT WAS TONGUE IN CHEEK! how stupid are people? are public sector workers fearing for their lives incase they bump into Mr Clarkson? i think not. He, like many others doesn't understand the full picture resulting in the strike action, but thats fine. If anyone has every seen any stand up comedian they say alot worse about people, but its obvious not to be taken seriously.

      I still like Jeremy Clarkson, as he's one of the few people left at the BBC and in the media not afraid to voice their opinions whether right or wrong as it gets people talking.
      • VICTORY 5 months ago
        British deseaser to capitulate, sad and people without any pride of who you are any
        longer. Had he kicked you 'tongue-in-cheek', you would probably thank him too!!
      • eifion j 5 months ago
        no , but what about bmp idiots and the like hearing a " celeb" say something like that
      • DETLEV 5 months ago
        no you prat, no one is worried, but people in his position should not make comments like that at all and you should not comment if you dont really mind it , you must be a torie yourself , thatcher worshipper
    • rory p  •  5 months ago
      Hell this is the most political correct Country I have ever lived in, in terms of freedom of speech think Russia under Stalin had more, think he said it more tongue in cheeck and those who took him literally are thick as horse #$%$ could I get into trouble for saying that, I work for the public sector, and hell get a life
      • AnotherJAMES 5 months ago
        I don't think you wrote that comment with tongue in cheek but your tongue may have been somewhere else.
      • tryanski 5 months ago
        Have you lived or been to that god forsaken country Russia if you have you would think differently,I believe it is you that is as thich as horse #$%$grow up cretin.
      • john 10 days ago
        These pompous bufoons should reserve their outrage for worthier causes which are legion.. paedophiles, lawyers, LibDems... the list goes on.
    • jo-jo  •  5 months ago
      I thought this was a free country, everyone is entitled to his/her opinion, if the rest of us dont like it "to bad". If they thing Clarkson was bad i suggest they go on utube and view the muslim protesters of last week, by the way, the government put a ban on publicising these images, they are nasty vile outporings of a minority group but they can get away with it because the government hides this sort of "Freedom of Speech" but condems Clarkson for his "freedom of speech. Seems like double standards of hippocracy to me. I am not races or against strikers doing what they velieve is best, but i also have the right not to suppot them.
    • Brianjohn  •  5 months ago
      Freedom of speech. What revolts me is that some people think you can punish people for expressing an opinion which is obviously not going to harm anyone. Get a life. Britain is starting to be pathetic.
    • Scott  •  5 months ago
      I also was a public sector worker on strike and i thought his comments were funny, he says things to get a rise. People need to chill slightly and stop worrying about silly comments.
    • Talisman  •  5 months ago
      The REAL villains of this strange business are the trashier elements of the British Press!

      Remember IRONY? Seems some reporters not only don't recognise it but haven't yet heard of Swift.

      Trashy newspapers aimed at barely literate readers... THAT''S the British Press for you - and it's a pity the BBC was so slow at releasing the CONTEXT in which Clarkson's ironic remarks were made.
    • steve j  •  5 months ago
      Come on Jeremy, tell em all to Bol%*"ks, I am sick of these witch hunts, everybody has to go over the top as usual, and try to get people sacked, Jeremy will always be in trouble, there are more serious things to be passionate about. Complainers, just get a life for #$%$ sake......
    • A Yahoo! User  •  5 months ago
      I'm amazed 4,769 people actually WATCH The One Show!
    • Jacqueline  •  5 months ago
      Yet again, an uproar about nothing! The above comments are/were out of context. I watched it last night and can state one thing: it was utterly obvious that, when he said that, he was totally joking with a kind of grumpy, sarcastic slant on the issue.
    • darren  •  5 months ago
      We live in a democracy (allegedly) NOT North Korea, it was said to be humorous why can't these people just grow up and take it like it was meant?
      By the way, I'm a public servant AND I was striking yesterday, but I'm definately not going to lie awake tonight in fear of Jeremy Clarkson coming around to my pad and shooting me!!!
    • Free the world  •  5 months ago
      Eddy Izzard once said he had considered killing Maggie thatcher - should we imprison him? No because it was a joke -
    • shez  •  5 months ago
      its his opinion, he doesnt speak for everyone or for the bbc, he speaks for him, If they dnt want to know his opinion then dont ask him, you cant have someone who is known for his comments or opinions and then complain when he gives them! and he shouldnt be sacked it has nothing to do with him doing his job.
    • Mark  •  5 months ago
      dave prentis needs to be the one thats sacked ,the mans a fool.
    • muppet  •  5 months ago
      for crying out loud its clarkson , its his sence of humor , do you really think he ment it NO , some people should find something else to moan about and develop a scence of humor
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