Quote ="Derwent"Its possible that Clarkson is engineering his exit having milked Top Gear while he could. A few years ago as part of his contract he persuaded the BBC to hand over the major part of the rights to the Top Gear brand. A joint venture company was formed with the shares divided as Clarkson 60%, BBC 20%, Andy Wilman 20%. Having taken many millions in dividends over the years ( in excess of £15m ), Clarkson sold his shares to the BBC for £14m late last year so now has no financial interest in Top Gear apart from his presenters salary. Maybe he doesn't give a flying one now that he doesn't own it ?'"
He retained his royalties rights to previous shows and special DVD's etc (I believe), am sure the BBC will replace it with "Len McCluskey's rage on success", a series of lectures as to why having a few quid and making the most out of life is a BAD thing, we should all still be down t' pit and driving busses and be glad about it
[url=http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/politics/10927053/Len-McCluskey-strikes-gold-with-140000-pay-deal.htmlUnless you are Len McCluskey[/url
