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Jeremy Clarkson sacked: The 10 facts that led to his downfall

Jeremy Clarkson claimed that a rant against BBC bosses at a charity event was all in jest
Jeremy Clarkson claimed that a rant against BBC bosses at a charity event was all in jest

Jeremy Clarkson has been sacked by the BBC following an investigation by Ken MacQuarrie.

Here are the ‘Jeremy Clarkson investigation’ findings in full:

1) Earlier on 4 March, studio recording of Top Gear had taken place in Surrey and the presenters had travelled that same evening to the location shoot in North Yorkshire;

2) The incident occurred on a patio area of the Simonstone Hall Hotel, where Oisin Tymon was working on location for Top Gear;

3) The physical attack lasted around 30 seconds and was halted by the intervention of a witness;

4) It is the case that Oisin Tymon offered no retaliation;

5) The verbal abuse was directed at Oisin Tymon on more than one occasion – both during the attack and subsequently inside the hotel – and contained the strongest expletives and threats to sack him. The abuse was at such volume as to be heard in the dining room, and the shouting was audible in a hotel bedroom;

6) Derogatory and abusive language, relating to Oisin Tymon and other members of the Top Gear team, continued to be used by Jeremy Clarkson inside the hotel, in the presence of others, for a sustained period of time;

7) It is clear that Oisin Tymon was shocked and distressed by the incident, and believed that he had lost his job;

8) Following the attack, I understand that Oisin Tymon drove to a nearby A&E department for examination;

9) Over the subsequent days, Jeremy Clarkson made a number of attempts to apologise to Oisin Tymon by way of text, email and in person; and

10) It is the case that Jeremy Clarkson reported the incident to BBC management.

 

The BBC's Ken MacQuarrie
The BBC’s Ken MacQuarrie

In Ken MacQuarrie’s final written statement, he wrote: “It was not disputed by Jeremy Clarkson or any witness that Oisin Tymon was the victim of an unprovoked physical and verbal attack.

“It is also clear to me that Oisin Tymon is an important creative member of the Top Gear team who is well-valued and respected. He has suffered significant personal distress as a result of this incident, through no fault of his own.”