Top Gear Producer Criticizes BBC 'Witch Hunt' Before Show Cancellation
Andy Wilman, former series producer of the iconic motoring show Top Gear, spoke out about an internal investigation into the program's work culture and practices, calling it a "witch hunt."
Investigation Context
The investigation was prompted after controversy arose over the alleged use of a slur during filming in Thailand. According to reports from the Sun, Wilman also received a "dressing down" from the BBC's Editorial Policy department amid the uproar.
Show Background and Key Figures
- Hosts: Jeremy Clarkson, James May, and Richard Hammond
- Original Run Ends: 2015
- Reboot: The original presenting trio later moved to Amazon Prime with a new motoring show, The Grand Tour.
Wilman's Reflections and Comments
In excerpts from his new book, Mr Wilman’s Motoring Adventure, Andy reflected candidly on their behavior and the investigation:
"As good as we were at walking the line, sometimes entitlement creeps in, you get giddy and you plain just f* up."
He went on to call the internal probe:
"a f***ing joke" and stated, "What we had going here, in my opinion, was a witch hunt."
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Author's summary: Andy Wilman criticizes the BBC's internal inquiry into Top Gear as a baseless "witch hunt," revealing candid reflections on the show's culture and past mistakes.