Jeremy Clarkson
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 Clarkson, 2006 |
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| Born | Jeremy Charles Robert Clarkson 11 April 1960 [1] Doncaster, West Riding of Yorkshire, England |
| Residence | Chipping Norton, Oxfordshire, England Langness, Isle of Man |
| Nationality | British |
| Education | Repton School Hill House School, Doncaster |
| Occupation | Broadcaster, author, journalist, talk show host |
| Years active | 1988–present |
| Employer | BBC, The Sun, The Sunday Times |
| Known for |
Presenting:
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| Notable works | See below |
| Home town | Doncaster, England |
| Salary | £2 million (est.)[2] |
| Height | 6 ft 5 in (2.0 m)[3] |
| Spouse | Alexandra James (m. 1989–1990) (divorced) Frances Cain (m. 1993–present) |
| Children | 3 |
| Parents | Shirley and Eddie Clarkson |
Jeremy Charles Robert Clarkson (born 11 April 1960)[4] is an English television host, writer who reports on cars and also likes cats. He was born in Doncaster, West Riding of Yorkshire. He is best known for his hosting BBC TV show Top Gear along with Richard Hammond and James May. He is also known for controversial remarks.
He also writes columns for The Sunday Times and The Sun.
Clarkson was ranked 49th on Motor Trend Magazine's Power List for 2011. It lists the fifty most influential figures in the automotive industry.[5]
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Filmography [change]
Presenter [change]
| Year | Title | |
|---|---|---|
| 1988–2000 | Top Gear (Original Format) | BBC VHS, 1994–1998 |
| 1995–1996 | Jeremy Clarkson's Motorworld | BBC VHS, 1996 |
| 1997 | Jeremy Clarkson's Extreme Machines | BBC VHS, 1997 |
| 1998 | Robot Wars | N/A |
| 2000 | Jeremy Clarkson's Car Years | N/A |
| 2001 | Jeremy Clarkson's Speed | BBC VHS, 2001 |
| 2001 | You Don't Want To Do That | N/A |
| 2002 – | Top Gear (Current Format) | BBC DVD, 2010– |
| 2002 | Jeremy Clarkson: Meets the Neighbours | N/A |
| 2003 | The Victoria Cross: For Valour | BBC DVD, 2011 |
| 2004 | Inventions That Changed the World | N/A |
| 2007 | Jeremy Clarkson: The Greatest Raid of All Time | BBC DVD, 2011 |
Other roles [change]
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 1993 | Mr Blobby's Christmas | Guest |
| 1997 | Room 101 | Guest |
| 1997 | The Mrs Merton Show | Guest |
| 1998–2000 | Clarkson | Chat Show |
| 2002 | 100 Greatest Britons | Guest |
| 2002 | Have I Got News for You | Guest Host |
| 2002 | Friday Night with Jonathan Ross | Guest |
| 2003 | Patrick Kielty Almost Live | Guest |
| 2003 | Parkinson | Guest |
| 2003 | Question Time | Participant |
| 2003 | Grumpy Old Men | Participant |
| 2004 | Call My Bluff | Participant |
| 2004 | QI | Participant |
| 2004 | Who Do You Think You Are? | Participant |
| 2005 | Top of the Pops | Guest Host |
| 2006 | Cars | Voice Artist |
| 2006 | Never Mind the Buzzcocks | Guest Host |
| 2006 | The F Word | Participant |
| 2008 | The One Show | Guest |
| 2008 | Have I Got News for You | Guest Host |
| 2009 | The Chris Moyles Show | Guest |
| 2009 | Love the Beast | Guest |
| 2009 | 8 out of 10 Cats | Guest |
| 2009 | Have I Got News for You | Guest |
| 2010 | Have I Got News for You | Guest Host |
| 2010 | QI | Participant |
| 2011 | Forza Motorsport 4 | Voice Artist |
| 2012 | The Chris Evans Breakfast Show | Guest |
| 2012 | Have I Got News For You | Guest Host |
Bibliography [change]
| Book | Publisher | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Jeremy Clarkson's Motorworld | BBC Books Penguin Books |
1996 Reprinted 2004 |
| Clarkson on Cars | Virgin Books Penguin Books |
1996 Reprinted 2004 |
| Clarkson's Hot 100 | Virgin Books Carlton Books |
1997 Reprinted 1998 |
| Planet Dagenham | Andre Deustch Carlton Books |
1998 Reprinted 2006 |
| Born To Be Riled | BBC Books Penguin Books |
1999 Reprinted 2007 |
| Jeremy Clarkson On Ferrari | Lancaster Books Salamander Books |
2000 Reprinted 2001 |
| The World According To Clarkson | Icon Books Penguin Books |
2004 Reprinted 2005 |
| I Know You Got Soul | Michael Joseph Penguin Books |
2005 Reprinted 2006 |
| And Another Thing... | Michael Joseph Penguin Books |
2006 Reprinted 2007 |
| Don't Stop Me Now!! | Michael Joseph Penguin Books |
2007 Reprinted 2008 |
| For Crying Out Loud! | Michael Joseph Penguin Books |
2008 Reprinted 2009 |
| Driven To Distraction | Michael Joseph Penguin Books |
2009 Reprinted 2010 |
| How Hard Can It Be? | Michael Joseph Penguin Books |
2010 Reprinted 2011 |
| Round The Bend | Michael Joseph Penguin Books |
2011 Reprinted 2012 |
- Two books with the best columns from previous publications, called "The Collected Thoughts Of Clarkson" and "Never Played Golf" were issued by Top Gear Magazine, in 2003 and 2004.
References [change]
- ↑ "Researcha". Web.researcha.com. http://web.researcha.com/iccquery/detail/?did=1520407&c=uk. Retrieved 30 August 2011.[dead link]
- ↑ Pauley, Nigel (11 April 2011). "JEREMY CLARKSON: STOP GEAR". Daily Star. http://www.dailystar.co.uk/posts/view/185681/JEREMY-CLARKSON-STOP-GEAR/. Retrieved 30 August 2011.
- ↑ Top Gear – Peel P50 feature. 28 October 2007. No. 3.
- ↑ "Desert Island Discs – Jeremy Clarkson". BBC Radio4. 16 November 2003. http://www.bbc.co.uk/radio4/factual/desertislanddiscs_20031116.shtml. Retrieved 13 January 2008.
- ↑ "BBC Top Gear Host Jeremy Clarkson – 2011 Power List". Motor Trend. 13 December 2010. http://www.motortrend.com/features/consumer/1102_the_2011_power_list/jeremy_clarkson.html. Retrieved 30 August 2011.
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