As I have understand it Top Gear is one of BBC best sales. They claim 2 billion viewers on many many countries. I do believe that Clarkson and the others are very well paid for the job they are doing.
If BBC is stupid enough to pull Top Gear I would imagine that Clarkson and Company start their own production company and do it themselves. It is a lot of money involved and I don't think they will let that go so easily.
Top Gear is in my opinion one of the best entertainment shows on the air now. Like the one from earlier this year when they made amphibious cars. James' sailing car was hilarious
Lets hope the lawers gets voted down.
Jan