Top Gear controversy escalates as ‘deeply inoffensive’ off-air comments revealed

“Although the presenters initially attempted to insist that their remarks were taken out of the context of a private chat between colleagues, and had actually been said in an enormously sarcastic tone of voice, BBC bosses demanded a written apology when further footage emerged. In scenes recorded last November, Clarkson is clearly seen listening respectfully to a female assistant producer’s explanation for why she’d bought a hybrid vehicle, and celebrating the news of the pregnancy that means she’ll be on maternity leave just six months into taking on her job.“

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6-02-2011 13.47 | Door: Stommeling Jones | Categorie: Losse skakels, Televisie