[Sirius]

Originally Posted by TheDaddy

Don't think he does

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/culture/t...ear-gaffe.html

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Have they got any more big fat cheques to bandy about after handing the epl the biggest cheque of all

Well if the rumours about the increase in Sky sports subscriptions by £4.00 a month at the end of the year are true they don't need to worry do they.

I like this bit in the link you gave

There is also the matter of Clarkson’s popularity with viewers. Top Gear is watched in 214 countries and makes more revenue for the BBC than any other programme.
Harvey Rands, senior litigation partner at law firm Memery Crystal, said the two contracts could prove expensive for the BBC.


“As they own the format, they have absolute control and would be able to terminate Mr Clarkson’s role either lawfully or unlawfully,” Mr Rands said of the BBC Worldwide contract.

“If they have a ‘bringing the company into disrepute’ clause, they would be able to terminate lawfully – although we know from history the BBC usually pays out anyway.

“If there is no such clause and they decide to disassociate themselves from him, they would absolutely have to pay compensation.

“He is thumbing his nose at them to call their bluff.”

Cannot wait to see if they have the guts to shoot there golden goose.