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'Top Gear' host Jeremy Clarkson fired by BBC

The BBC says it fired “Top Gear” host Jeremy Clarkson for physically attacking a producer and subjecting him to "prolonged verbal abuse of an extreme nature." Prior to the incident, Clarkson had received a final disciplinary warning from the BBC over accusations last year that he had used racist language while filming the show. (REUTERS)
March 25, 2015 05:00 AM

LONDON (Reuters) -- The BBC today dropped British "Top Gear" motoring show host Jeremy Clarkson, who built a global fan base while repeatedly causing offence with strongly worded views, after finding he had physically attacked a producer.

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