[Jamesy]

Hmm, I do think this was a decision (was there really ever going to be a decision...) that wasn't taken lightly. The BBC haven't had a great reputation for a long while so something like this is perfect for them to show they are the 'good' channel and will do the 'good' thing.

It will take quite a while for Top Gear to get back on its feet (the next question will be, will Hammond and May stay or go). I think we've got to remember Clarkson has been presenting Top Gear since it started (the modern version we know now). Clarkson, May and Hammond have been presenting it for 12 years together, that's a long time in TV. Even though this decision to sack Clarkson had to happen, I bet the show producers and directors of the BBC are very worried now about how Top Gear can move forwards and still retain its audience.