BBC sacks Jeremy Clarkson but backs Top Gear

Jeremy Clarkson

BBC director general Tony Hall has confirmed that Jeremy Clarkson’s contract will not be renewed after an internal inquiry found the presenter physically assaulted Top Gear producer Oisin Tymon.

Host assaulted Top Gear producer

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