A Life in the Fast Lane: The Jeremy Clarkson Biography
Posted On February 5th, 2023 By Celebrity Biographies
Jeremy Clarkson is a British television presenter, game show host, journalist, and writer. He is best known as a former host of the popular BBC motoring program “Top Gear” and now, “The Grand Tour”, alongside cohost Richard Hammond and James May. He is currently the host of “Who Wants To Be Millionaire?” (UK Version) and also writes weekly columns for news publications such as “The Sun” and “The Sunday Times”.
Early Life and Education
Jeremy Charles Robert Clarkson was born on April 11, 1960, in Doncaster, South Yorkshire, England. He was born to his mother, Shirley Gabrielle Clarkson, who was a teacher by profession, and his father, Edward Grenville Clarkson, who was a traveling salesman.
Jeremy did his schooling at Hill House School, Doncaster, and his graduation from Repton School in Derbyshire. According to Clarkson, he experienced extreme bullying at Repton School, and many a time he considered ending his life, terming himself a “suicidal wreck”.
Jeremy Clarkson Career
Writing Career
Jeremy Clarkson started as a traveling salesman, in the footsteps of his father but soon started training in the field of journalism. He started with small and local newspapers like Rotherdam Advertisers, Rochdale Observer, Lincolnshire Life, Shropshire Star, and Associated Kent.
In 1984, he formed the MPA (Motoring Press Agency) wherein he tested cars and conducted road tests for various automotive magazines, including “Top Gear”. Clarkson continues to write columns for leading newspapers like “The Sun” and “The Sunday Times”.
Television
Jeremy’s first gig on television came as a presenter on the British motoring show, Top Gear. He presented the show from 1988 to 1999. Later in the year 2002, Clarkson presented the show in a new avatar, alongside co-presenter Richard Hammond and James May. The trio was known for their humorous and sometimes controversial approach to the motoring reviews. The show was an instant success. It became one of the most popular television shows in the world, watched in around 170 countries.
Despite his popularity, Jeremy has also been involved in several controversies during his career. He has been criticized for making controversial comments about various topics, including politics, social issues, and other public figures. In 2015, he was fired from Top Gear following a dispute with a producer.
Without Jeremy Clarkson as the presenter of Top Gear, the show quickly lost its appeal. Meanwhile, Jeremy continued to do numerous television shows and projects. In 2016, it was announced that Jeremy Clarkson, along with Richard Hammond and James May were launching a new motoring program, called “The Grand Tour” on Amazon Prime. The show became one of the most-watched programs on the platform and was well-received by audiences and critics alike.
Later in 2018, Jeremy started hosting the revamped version of “Who Wants To Be A Millionaire?”. The show has since been doing great. Later in the year 2021, Clarkson came out with another non-motoring show, called “Clarkson’s Farm” which has been received well by his fans, as well.
Personal Life Of Jeremy Clarkson
Jeremy Clarkson married Alex Hall in the year 1989, but they separated soon after 6 months. Later in 1993, he married his manager, Francis Cain. They had three children. Clarkson and Cain divorced after 21 years of marriage in 2014. In 2017, Clarkson started dating Lisa Hogan, who is an Irish-born actress and a screenplay writer. She has often appeared in the ongoing TV series on Amazon Prime “Clarkson’s Farm”.
Clarkson is known for his love for cars. He currently owns around 11 cars, including some vintage cars like the Mercedes Benz 600 Grosser, Alfa Romeo Alfetta, and Lincoln Continental Mark V. He also owns a tractor for his farm ‘Lamborghini Trattori”.
To date, Clarkson considers Lexus LFA, the best car he has ever driven. However, the list of cars he dislikes is a bit longer. He has often expressed his hatred for Toyota Prius and Rover 75, but he considers Vauxhall Vectra the worst car, in the world.
Conclusion
Jeremy Clarkson is a highly successful and influential television presenter, journalist, and writer. He has made a significant impact on the world of television and journalism and has been recognized for his contributions to the industry. Despite controversies during his career, he remains one of the most popular and well-respected figures in the world of television and journalism.
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