BBC presenter Clarkson: Would have protestors shot

December 01, 2011 12:15

The BBC was forced to apologise on Wednesday after television presenter Jeremy Clarkson said public sector workers taking part in a 24-hour walkout should be shot in front of their families.

The national broadcaster issued an on-air apology, saying Clarkson's comments on The One Show were a misjudged attempt at comedy. When asked what he thought of the strikers, Clarkson said: "I would have them all shot".

Read the AFP report.

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