Jeremy Clarkson: BBC postpones Top Gear live shows following presenter's suspension

 
'Fracas': Jeremy Clarkson was suspended after allegedly punching Top Gear producer Oisin Tymon (Picture: Dave Bennett)
Sebastian Mann23 March 2015

Four scheduled Top Gear shows have been postponed apparently because presenter Jeremy Clarkson remains suspended after allegedly punching a producer.

The dates in Norway will not take place and will be rescheduled for later this year, the BBC said.

Clarkson's future at the broadcaster is likely to be decided this week when the corporation's internal investigation into his conduct is handed over to the director-general.

A statement issued tonight said: "Top Gear Live regrets to inform ticket holders for next week's shows in Stavanger, Norway that we will be postponing all 4 performances, with rescheduled dates for later this year to be confirmed within the next fortnight.

"We sincerely apologise for the inconvenience this will cause fans and we will endeavour to contact all ticket holders directly to inform them of the change of dates.

"At present, all other Top Gear Live dates will run as scheduled."

The four performances were due to take place on Friday March 27 and Saturday March 28.

Earlier today in his column for the Sunday Times, Clarkson insisted his expletive-laden rant about the BBC at a recent charity event was "meant in jest".

The 54-year-old described the past week as "turbulent" and defended his speech made during a charity gala at the Roundhouse in Camden.

He said it had all been in good humour, adding he thought the event had raised more money as a result of his tirade.

Additional reporting by PA

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