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Jeremy Clarkson

Jeremy Clarkson

Jeremy Charles Robert Clarkson (born 11 April 1960) is an English broadcaster, journalist and writer who specialises in motoring. He is best known for his role on the BBC TV show Top Gear along with co-presenters Richard Hammond and James May. He also writes weekly columns for The Sunday Times and The Sun.

From a career as a local journalist in Northern England, Clarkson rose to public prominence as a presenter of the original format of Top Gear in 1988. Since the mid-1990s Clarkson has become a recognised public personality, regularly appearing on British television presenting his own shows and appearing as a guest on other shows. As well as motoring, Clarkson has produced programmes and books on subjects such as history and engineering. From 1998 to 2000 he also hosted his own chat show, Clarkson.

His opinionated but humorous tongue-in-cheek writing and presenting style has often generated much public reaction to his viewpoints. His actions both privately and as a Top Gear presenter have also sometimes resulted in criticism from the media, politicians, pressure groups and the public.

Despite the criticism levelled against him, Clarkson has also generated a significant following from the public at large, being credited as a major factor in the resurgence of Top Gear as one of the most popular shows on the BBC.

Joan Rivers at the BBC

Joan Rivers at the BBC

2024

as Self (archive footage)

What "Top Gear" Needs To Look Like If It Ever Returns

What "Top Gear" Needs To Look Like If It Ever Returns

2023

as Himself (in spirit)

Lewis Capaldi: How I'm Feeling Now

Lewis Capaldi: How I'm Feeling Now

2023

as Self (archive footage)

Jeremy Clarkson: King of Controversy

Jeremy Clarkson: King of Controversy

2023

as Self (archival footage)

Clarkson's Farm

Clarkson's Farm

2021

as Self - Host

Top Gear: A Tribute to Sabine Schmitz

Top Gear: A Tribute to Sabine Schmitz

2021

as Himself

It's Clarkson on TV

It's Clarkson on TV

2021

as Self

Top Gear - Planes, Trains and Automobiles

Top Gear - Planes, Trains and Automobiles

2019

Top Gear: Winter Blunderland

Top Gear: Winter Blunderland

2018

Top Gear: The Best of the Specials

Top Gear: The Best of the Specials

2017

as Jeremy Clarkson

Top Gear from A - Z: The Ultimate Extended Edition

Top Gear from A - Z: The Ultimate Extended Edition

2016

as self

Top Gear: The Races

Top Gear: The Races

2016

as Self

Top Gear: Ambitious But Rubbish

Top Gear: Ambitious But Rubbish

2015

Jorden runt på 6 steg

Jorden runt på 6 steg

2015

Top Gear: The Big Send Off Special

Top Gear: The Big Send Off Special

2015

Top Gear: Greatest Hits

Top Gear: Greatest Hits

2015

as Himself

Top Gear: Patagonia Special

Top Gear: Patagonia Special

2015

Top Gear: Australian Road Trip

Top Gear: Australian Road Trip

2015

as Himself

Top Gear: The Perfect Road Trip 2

Top Gear: The Perfect Road Trip 2

2014

as Jeremy Clarkson

Top Gear: The Burma Special

Top Gear: The Burma Special

2014

as Himself

PQ17: An Arctic Convoy Disaster

PQ17: An Arctic Convoy Disaster

2014

as Presenter

Top Gear: The Perfect Road Trip

Top Gear: The Perfect Road Trip

2013

as Jeremy Clarkson

Top Gear Festival: Sydney

Top Gear Festival: Sydney

2013

as Self - Presenter

Top Gear: The Great African Adventure

Top Gear: The Great African Adventure

2013

as Himself

Top Gear: The Worst Car In the History of the World

Top Gear: The Worst Car In the History of the World

2012

as Self

Gadget Man

Gadget Man

2012

Top Gear: Top Fails

Top Gear: Top Fails

2012

as Self

Top Gear: Supercars Across Italy

Top Gear: Supercars Across Italy

2012

as Himself

Top Gear: The Challenges 6

Top Gear: The Challenges 6

2012

Top Gear: India Special

Top Gear: India Special

2011

as Himself

Clarkson: Powered Up

Clarkson: Powered Up

2011

as himself

Making Qi

Making Qi

2011

as Self

Top Gear: The Challenges 5

Top Gear: The Challenges 5

2011

as Himself

Top Gear: Cars with Soul

Top Gear: Cars with Soul

2011

as Himself

Top Gear: The U.S. Special

Top Gear: The U.S. Special

2011

as Himself

Top Gear: Middle East Special

Top Gear: Middle East Special

2010

as Himself

Clarkson: The Italian Job

Clarkson: The Italian Job

2010

as Jeremy Clarkson

Top Gear: The Challenges 4

Top Gear: The Challenges 4

2010

Top Gear: Romania Special

Top Gear: Romania Special

2010

as Himself

Top Gear: South America Special

Top Gear: South America Special

2009

Clarkson: Duel

Clarkson: Duel

2009

as Self

Top Gear: The Challenges 3

Top Gear: The Challenges 3

2009

Top Gear: The Great Adventures 2

Top Gear: The Great Adventures 2

2009

Love the Beast

Love the Beast

2009

as Self

Top Gear: Vietnam Special

Top Gear: Vietnam Special

2008

Top Ground Gear Force

Top Ground Gear Force

2008

Top Gear: The Great Adventures Vol. 1

Top Gear: The Great Adventures Vol. 1

2008

Clarkson: Thriller

Clarkson: Thriller

2008

as Himself - Presenter

Top Gear - Planes, Rockets & Automobiles

Top Gear - Planes, Rockets & Automobiles

2008

as Presenter

Top Gear: The Challenges 2

Top Gear: The Challenges 2

2008

as Himself

Clarkson: Supercar Showdown

Clarkson: Supercar Showdown

2007

as Himself

Top Gear: Botswana Special

Top Gear: Botswana Special

2007

as Himself

Top Gear: Polar Special

Top Gear: Polar Special

2007

as himself

The Jeremy Clarkson Collection

The Jeremy Clarkson Collection

2007

Top Gear - Best of the Challenges

Top Gear - Best of the Challenges

2007

The Greatest Raid of All Time

The Greatest Raid of All Time

2007

as Presenter

Top Gear of the Pops

Top Gear of the Pops

2007

as Self

Top Gear: The Challenges

Top Gear: The Challenges

2007

as Himself

Top Gear: US Special

Top Gear: US Special

2007

as Self

Top Gear: The Races

Top Gear: The Races

2006

as Himself

Top Gear: Winter Olympics

Top Gear: Winter Olympics

2006

as Himself

Top Gear: Supercars

Top Gear: Supercars

2006

as Presenter

Clarkson: The Good The Bad The Ugly

Clarkson: The Good The Bad The Ugly

2006

as Himself

Have I Got News for You: The Best of the Guest Presenters Volume 2

Have I Got News for You: The Best of the Guest Presenters Volume 2

2005

as Self (archive footage)

Clarkson: Heaven and Hell

Clarkson: Heaven and Hell

2005

as Self

Top Gear: Revved Up

Top Gear: Revved Up

2005

as Himself

8 Out of 10 Cats

8 Out of 10 Cats

2005

as Self

Clarkson: Hot Metal

Clarkson: Hot Metal

2004

as Himself

Who Do You Think You Are?

Who Do You Think You Are?

2004

as Self

Inventions That Changed the World

Inventions That Changed the World

2004

as Presenter

Clarkson: Shoot-Out

Clarkson: Shoot-Out

2003

as Himself

Victoria Cross: For Valour

Victoria Cross: For Valour

2003

as Himself/Host

Top Gear: Back in the Fast Lane

Top Gear: Back in the Fast Lane

2003

as Self

Grumpy Old Men

Grumpy Old Men

2003

as Self

Little Britain

Little Britain

2003

as Self

Clarkson: No Limits

Clarkson: No Limits

2002

as himself

Great Britons

Great Britons

2002

as Himself

Ant & Dec's Saturday Night Takeaway

Ant & Dec's Saturday Night Takeaway

2002

as Self

Jeremy Clarkson: Meets the Neighbours

Jeremy Clarkson: Meets the Neighbours

2002

Clarkson's Top 100 Cars

Clarkson's Top 100 Cars

2001

as Jeremy Clarkson

Jeremy Clarkson's Speed

Jeremy Clarkson's Speed

2001

as himself

Speed

Speed

2001

as Presenter

Jeremy Clarkson At Full Throttle

Jeremy Clarkson At Full Throttle

2000

as Self

Clarkson's Car Years

Clarkson's Car Years

2000

as Presenter

Top Gear: Fast and Furious 2

Top Gear: Fast and Furious 2

2000

as Self

Clarkson - Head to Head

Clarkson - Head to Head

1999

as himself

The Most Outrageous Jeremy Clarkson Video In the World... Ever!

The Most Outrageous Jeremy Clarkson Video In the World... Ever!

1998

as Himself

Who Wants to Be a Millionaire?

Who Wants to Be a Millionaire?

1998

as Self - Host

Jeremy Clarkson's Extreme Machines

Jeremy Clarkson's Extreme Machines

1998

as Himself

Jeremy Clarkson's Extreme Machines

Jeremy Clarkson's Extreme Machines

1998

as Himself - Presenter

Robot Wars

Robot Wars

1998

Apocalypse Clarkson

Apocalypse Clarkson

1997

as Himself

Top Gear: Fast and Furious

Top Gear: Fast and Furious

1997

as Self

Light Lunch

Light Lunch

1997

Never Mind the Buzzcocks

Never Mind the Buzzcocks

1996

as Self - Host

Clarkson: Unleashed on Cars

Clarkson: Unleashed on Cars

1996

as Himself

Clarkson - The Specials

Clarkson - The Specials

1996

as sig själv

Dalziel & Pascoe

Dalziel & Pascoe

1996

Jeremy Clarkson's Motorworld

Jeremy Clarkson's Motorworld

1995

as Presenter

Clarkson's Motorsport Mayhem

Clarkson's Motorsport Mayhem

1995

as Himself

Top Gear: Super Cars

Top Gear: Super Cars

1994

as Himself

Top Gear

Top Gear

1978

Top Gear

Top Gear

1978

as Self - Host

Top Gear

Top Gear

1978

as Presenter

Jim'll Fix It

Jim'll Fix It

1975

Top of the Pops

Top of the Pops

1964

as Self - Host

Jeremy Clarkson: War Stories

Jeremy Clarkson: War Stories

as (Himself)