They could have summed it up in one line: 'We're too stubborn for our own good, we will now try and save face despite losing the corporation a huge sum of money.'
Why has the subject header been changed? He wasnt sacked, they're not renewing his contract. edit - better.
Or, like they did quite rightly say, (paraphrase) 'some things are more important than money'. I do wonder how some of you would feel if a member of your family was punched in the face at work for doing his job? If you're in sales and it was your best person I'm sure a shrug and a "well he makes us money" would follow.
Its a funny and somewhat ironic time for the corporation to develop a sense of morality. To be honest I'm somewhat biased, I've never forgiven them for not giving Alan his second series.
A Sky move is seemingly inevitable for Clarkson. Just might be a little longer than expected not too long ago.
So what would we call a new Sky series? Serious and amusing titles welcome.... Gear Shift? Sixth Gear? Twats In Denim?
"I want to make three points First – The BBC is a broad church" Well that's a lie to start with. Broadchurch was on ITV.
I think Mike Brewer would be decent replacement for Clarkson. I've watched quite a lot of Wheeler Dealers on Discovery.
How about: "My Wife Caught me with my Dick Out and Now I need More Money to Pay the Alimony................Gear"
Looks like this story still has mileage (see what I did there?) BBC Breaking News @BBCBreaking 5m5 minutes ago Police are "liaising with the BBC" regarding incident involving former Top Gear presenter Jeremy Clarkson http://bbc.in/1y6ENDp
that's a very black and white summation. you are suggesting there was no workable compromise that would have suited all parties.