BBC backs Jeremy Clarkson and Top Gear antics

Complaint

We have received a variety of complaints about issues covered in BBC Two's Top Gear programme and the approach in which they are covered by the programme's presenters.

The BBC's response

We acknowledge some viewers do not appreciate the Top Gear team's sense of humour but their provocative comments are an integral part of the programme and are not intended to be taken seriously.

In addition to making fun of each other, Jeremy Clarkson and his co-presenters frequently make jibes at members of the audience and at individuals and organisations featured in the programme. This is part of the appeal of the show and no-one is immune from the team's acerbic comments and observations. We trust most viewers are familiar enough with the style and tone of the show not to take offence.
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chewy - 8/2/2006 2:59:33 AM

+3 Boost

I like Top Gear.

sulev - 8/2/2006 5:10:34 AM

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Me too.. I love their 'unique' ways in pointing out stories and their opinions. As for those who despise their antics ,well drop dead.. make your own show then..

BMWMPower - 8/2/2006 5:12:17 AM

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Top Gear rocks, as do all the cars on it... I guess i can forgive some of the over-British bias too.

Mark - 8/2/2006 8:09:00 AM

+2 Boost

If you can't take a shot at you...then you have no right to shoot at someone else.

dumpsty - 8/2/2006 9:27:15 AM

+2 Boost

I think their comments are good. At least we know they're being honest...

phantom330 - 8/2/2006 9:33:09 AM

+2 Boost

Top Gear is hands down the best car show. The humor and review style is what makes it so great. I can't find the show on anymore in the states, I have all past episodes DVR'd however, but I'm going through withdraw.

rakamoo - 8/2/2006 11:17:31 AM

0 Boost

Who the F is this?

SixxFive - 8/2/2006 11:38:52 AM

+2 Boost

Awesome show...they say it like it is...no BS

Hantra - 8/2/2006 1:53:33 PM

+2 Boost

Sucks they took it off Discovery.

They even played a few reruns a month or two ago, but that's it.

I guess we'll have to be content watching reruns of some show about crab fishermen. . .LOL

phantom330 - 8/2/2006 4:24:27 PM

+2 Boost

Fifth Gear is still on in the states, but it pales in comparison to Top Gear.

RedCalipers - 8/3/2006 4:23:16 PM

+2 Boost

One of the oldest shows...keeps getting better!

Spoonie_G - 8/4/2006 9:51:05 AM

-1 Boost

Clarkson is a Wanker.

skaterava - 8/6/2006 7:03:51 PM

+2 Boost

Top Gear's Great. Its good they take the Piss all the time...thats wat makes it stand out from the other car shows..