Top Gear's Jeremy Clarkson calls Gordon Brown 'a one-eyed idiot' - Telegraph Celebrity news Top Gear's Jeremy Clarkson calls Gordon Brown 'a one-eyed idiot' Jeremy Clarkson, the Top Gear presenter, branded Gordon Brown a "one-eyed Scottish idiot" as he prepares for a tour in Australia. Steve Pizzati, Jeremy Clarkson and Richard Hammond at the Top Gear Live press conference Photo: GETTY By Bonnie Malkin in Sydney 12:17AM GMT 06 Feb 2009 Clarkson also claimed that Mr Brown lied to the public about the government's handling of the global financial crisis. The outspoken presenter and co-host Richard Hammond are in Sydney for the start of their Top Gear Live tour. Speaking at a press conference, he compared Mr Brown with Kevin Rudd, the Australian prime minister, after Mr Rudd had addressed the country on the scale of the economic downturn. "It's the first time I've ever seen a world leader admit we really are in deep ----," he said. "He genuinely looked terrified. The poor man, he's actually seen the books. Related Articles So who is The Stig?

02 Feb 2009 "(In the UK) we've got this one-eyed Scottish idiot, he keeps telling us everything's fine and he's saved the world and we know he's lying, but he's smooth at telling us." Mr Brown lost his sight in one eye during after an accident playing rugby as a teenager. Scottish politicians reacted angrily to the remark. Scottish Labour leader Iain Gray said: "Such a comment is really a reflection on Jeremy Clarkson and speaks for itself. "Most people here are proud that the Prime Minister is a Scot and believe him to be the right person to get the UK through this global economic crisis." Gordon Banks, Labour MP for Ochil and South Perthshire, branded the comments "unforgivable". The BBC and Downing Street declined to comment. Clarkson is no stranger to controversy. Last year 500 viewers complained to Ofcom after a comment he made linking truck drivers with prostitute murders after the conviction of the "Suffolk Strangler" Steve Wright. "It's really is a hard job and I'm not just saying that to gain favour with truck drivers," he said on Top Gear in November. "You've got to change gear, change gear, change gear, check mirror...

murder a prostitute. Change gear, change gear, murder. That's a lot of effort in a day." His latest remark comes on the heels of a spate of rows over offensive behaviour by BBC presenters. Earlier this week Carol Thatcher was banned from the One Show after refusing to apologise for refering to a tennis player as a golliwog. Last year Russell Brand and Jonathon Ross provoked a furore after leaving abusive remarks on the answering machine of Fawlty Towers actor Andrew Sachs as part of a BBC radio show. Following more than 18,000 complaints from members of the public and politicians including the Prime Minister the pair were suspended by the Corporation. BBC Top Gear Jeremy Clarkson: 'Gordon Brown is a one-eyed idiot' - YouTube BBC Top Gear Jeremy Clarkson: 'Gordon Brown is a one-eyed idiot' Want to watch this again later? Sign in to add this video to a playlist. Need to report the video? Sign in to report inappropriate content. The interactive transcript could not be loaded. Loading... Rating is available when the video has been rented. This feature is not available right now. Please try again later.

Uploaded on Feb 6, 2009 Clarkson calls for strikers to be executed Scottish politicians have urged the BBC to take Top Gear star Jeremy Clarkson off air after he called prime minister Gordon Brown a "one-eyed Scottish idiot". Clarkson made the comment while he was in Australia hosting Top Gear Live, a stage version of the TV show. The BBC presenter also accused Brown of "telling us everything is fine" around the financial crisis in contrast to other world leaders. Lord Foulkes, a former Labour Scottish minister, said he was "outraged" at the presenter's remarks. Foulkes said: "If the BBC banned Jonathan Ross for what he said and they have taken Carol Thatcher off air for something she said in private, then something should be done about Clarkson." "He has insulted Gordon Brown three times over accusing him of being a liar, having a go at him for having a physical handicap and for his nationality. "It is an absolute outrage of the worst kind.

Disabled people will be up in arms about it, Scottish people will be angry and it should concern all of us that the prime minister has been accused of lying." Angus Robertson, the SNP leader at Westminster, joined the chorus of disapprobal, saying the comments were "totally inappropriate". "Everyone should be upset about someone making jokes about someone else's partial blindness and nationality, but knowing Jeremy Clarkson I don't hold out a lot of hope that he will be apologetic," he said. Clarkson, speaking at a press conference in Sydney to promote his show, compared Mr Brown to Australian prime minister Kevin Rudd, after Rudd had just addressed the country on the global financial crisis. "It's the first time I've ever seen a world leader [Rudd] admit we really are in deep shit," Clarkson was reported as saying in the Australian newspaper. "He genuinely looked terrified. Poor man, he's actually seen the books.

We have this one-eyed Scottish idiot who keeps telling us everything's fine and he's saved the world and we know he's lying, but he's smooth at telling us." Clarkson, whose Sunday Times columns are syndicated in the Weekend Australian, was referring to Brown, who lost his sight in one eye during after an accident playing rugby as a teenager. Scottish MPs have today called for Clarkson to be taken off the air until he apologised for his comments about Brown. This is not the first time the presenter has courted controversy. In November last year he opened the latest series of Top Gear by suggesting that truck drivers only cared about fuel prices and murdering prostitutes. Drawing hundreds of complaints. Clarkson and his Top Gear co-hosts were also condemned by their own employers in July for "glamorising the misuse of alcohol" by drinking at the wheel last July. The BBC Trust's editorial complaints unit said a special edition of the motoring show, aired the previous July, in which Clarkson and co-host James May attempted to drive a pickup truck to the magnetic north pole, broke its guidelines.

In the programme, Clarkson and May were shown drinking gin and tonics as they raced Richard Hammond, who was using a sled pulled by a team of dogs, to reach the pole. Clarkson's latest indiscretion follows hot on the heels of the storm surrounding BBC One Show presenter Carol Thatcher being thrown off the programme for referring to male tennis player as a "golliwog" while off-air. BBC has received more than 2,200 complaints over its decision to drop the former prime minister's daughter.--guardian.co.uk Category Jeremy Clarkson apologises for calling Gordon Brown 'a one-eyed idiot' | Media | The Guardian Jeremy Clarkson apologises for calling Gordon Brown 'a one-eyed idiot' Jeremy Clarkson: made comments on Gordon Brown to the Australian press Friday 6 February 2009 05.21 EST First published on Friday 6 February 2009 05.21 EST Close This article is 7 years old Top Gear presenter Jeremy Clarkson has apologised for calling the prime minister, Gordon Brown, a "one-eyed Scottish idiot" after a barrage of criticism from politicians and disability groups.

The BBC star, who is currently in Australia on tour, said in a statement: "In the heat of the moment I made a remark about the prime minister's personal appearance for which, upon reflection, I apologise." Earlier, Clarkson had compared Brown to Australian prime minister Kevin Rudd, after Rudd had just addressed the country on the global financial crisis. "It's the first time I've ever seen a world leader [Rudd] admit we really are in deep shit," Clarkson was reported as saying in the Australian newspaper . "He genuinely looked terrified. Poor man, he's actually seen the books. We have this one-eyed Scottish idiot who keeps telling us everything's fine and he's saved the world and we know he's lying, but he's smooth at telling us." Clarkson, whose Sunday Times columns are syndicated in the Weekend Australian, was referring to Brown, who lost his sight in one eye during after an accident playing rugby as a teenager. Scottish politicians have urged the BBC to take Clarkson off air. Lord Foulkes, a former Labour Scottish minister, said he was "outraged" at the presenter's remarks.

Foulkes said: "If the BBC banned Jonathan Ross for what he said and they have taken Carol Thatcher off air for something she said in private, then something should be done about Clarkson." "He has insulted Gordon Brown three times over – accusing him of being a liar, having a go at him for having a physical handicap and for his nationality. "It is an absolute outrage of the worst kind. Disabled people will be up in arms about it, Scottish people will be angry – and it should concern all of us that the prime minister has been accused of lying." Clarkson's description of Brown was branded "offensive" and "totally unacceptable" by a charity for the blind. Lesley-Anne Alexander, the chief executive for the Royal National Institute of Blind People, said: "Clarkson's description of the prime minister is offensive. Any suggestion that equates disability with incompetence is totally unacceptable. We would be happy to help Clarkson understand the positive contribution people with sight loss make to society." Angus Robertson, the SNP leader at Westminster, joined the chorus of disapprobal, saying the comments were "totally inappropriate".

"Everyone should be upset about someone making jokes about someone else's partial blindness and nationality, but knowing Jeremy Clarkson I don't hold out a lot of hope that he will be apologetic," he said. Before Clarkson's apology, a Downing Street spokesman declined to respond to Clarkson's description, saying: "I don't think I'm going to get into those comments." Asked at a daily briefing of Westminster reporters how Brown would respond to the suggestion that Rudd was being more honest with voters about the economic crisis, the spokesman said: "Clarkson is entitled to his own interpretation of the economic circumstances." This is not the first time the presenter has courted controversy. In November last year he opened the latest series of Top Gear by suggesting that truck drivers only cared about fuel prices and murdering prostitutes , drawing hundreds of complaints. Clarkson and his Top Gear co-hosts were also condemned by their own employers in July for "glamorising the misuse of alcohol" by drinking at the wheel last July. The BBC Trust's editorial complaints unit said a special edition of the motoring show, aired the previous July, in which Clarkson and co-host James May attempted to drive a pickup truck to the magnetic north pole, broke its guidelines.

In the programme, Clarkson and May were shown drinking gin and tonics as they raced Richard Hammond, who was using a sled pulled by a team of dogs, to reach the pole. Clarkson's latest indiscretion follows hot on the heels of the storm surrounding BBC One Show presenter Carol Thatcher being thrown off the programme for referring to male tennis player as a "golliwog" while off-air. BBC has received more than 2,200 complaints over its decision to drop the former prime minister's daughter . • To contact the MediaGuardian news desk email editor@mediatheguardian.com or phone 020 3353 3857. For all other inquiries please call the main Guardian switchboard on 020 3353 2000. • If you are writing a comment for publication, please mark clearly "for publication". Top Gear presenter condemned after calling prime minister a 'one-eyed Scottish idiot' Published: 6 Feb 2009 Clarkson apologises for PM insults | UK | News | Daily Express UK Clarkson apologises for PM insults Top Gear presenter Jeremy Clarkson has apologised after describing Prime Minister Gordon Brown as "a one-eyed Scottish idiot".

PUBLISHED: 07:18, Fri, Feb 6, 2009 Jeremy Clarkson reportedly called Gordon Brown 'a one-eyed Scottish idiot' The BBC presenter also accused the Prime Minster of lying, in comments made in Australia where he is hosting Top Gear Live, a stage version of the hit TV show. Mr Brown lost his sight in one eye as the result of an accident playing rugby as a teenager. In a statement issued by the BBC, Clarkson said: "In the heat of the moment I made a remark about the Prime Minister's personal appearance for which, upon reflection, I apologise." Clarkson, speaking at a press conference in Sydney, compared Mr Brown to Australian prime minister Kevin Rudd, after Mr Rudd had just addressed the country on the global financial crisis. According to The Australian newspaper, he said: "It's the first time I've ever seen a world leader admit we really are in deep s***. He genuinely looked terrified. The poor man, he's actually seen the books.

"We've got this one-eyed Scottish idiot, he keeps telling us everything's fine and he's saved the world and we know he's lying, but he's smooth at telling us." The Royal National Institute of Blind People (RNIB) condemned Clarkson's comments. Lesley-Anne Alexander, the RNIB's chief executive, said: "Mr Clarkson's description of Prime Minister Brown is offensive. Any suggestion that equates disability with incompetence is totally unacceptable. We would be happy to help Mr Clarkson understand the positive contribution people with sight loss make to society." A Downing Street spokesman declined to respond to Clarkson's description of Mr Brown, saying only: "I don't think I'm going to get into those comments." Clarkson: Gordon Brown is a "one-eyed Scottish idiot" - YouTube Rating is available when the video has been rented. This feature is not available right now. Please try again later. Uploaded on Feb 6, 2009 Another high paid BBC presenter has caused a storm that anger, most of all in Scotland. Jeremy Clarkson, presenter of BBC's Top Gear was speaking to journalists in Sydney with the Aussie Prime Minister Kevin Rudd present. He was speaking about the current global financial crisis and how bad it had become.

Clarkson said: "He [Rudd] genuinely looked terrified. The poor man, he's actually seen the books. "[In the UK] we've got this one-eyed Scottish idiot. "He keeps telling us everything's fine and he's saved the world and we know he's lying, but he's smooth at telling us." The press office for the UK prime mister said Clarkson "is entitled to his own interpretation of the economic circumstances". Mr Brown lost an eye while be was playing Rugby when he was 16. Clackson today said sorry - He said: "In the heat of the moment I made a remark about the Prime Minister's personal appearance for which, upon reflection, I apologise." Category Jeremy Clarkson apologises for calling Gordon Brown a 'one-eyed Scottish idiot' - Telegraph Jeremy Clarkson apologises for calling Gordon Brown a 'one-eyed Scottish idiot' Jeremy Clarkson has apologised after referring to Prime Minister Gordon Brown as a "one-eyed Scottish idiot". By Anita Singh, Showbusiness Editor 2:45PM GMT 06 Feb 2009 The Top Gear presenter's comments were condemned by the Royal National Institute of Blind People (RNIB) as "totally unacceptable".

Clarkson, 48, was speaking in Sydney, Australia where he is hosting Top Gear Live, a stage version of the popular BBC show. During a discussion on the economy, he compared Mr Brown unfavourably with Kevin Rudd, the Australia prime minister, who had addressed his country on the scale of the financial downturn. "He genuinely looked terrified. Poor man, he's actually seen the books," Clarkson said of Mr Rudd. "We have this one-eyed Scottish idiot who keeps telling us everything's fine and he's saved the world and we know he's lying, but he's smooth at telling us." Related Articles Jeremy Clarkson refuses to apologise for calling Gordon Brown an 'idiot' 07 Feb 2009 Lesley-Anne Alexander, chief executive of the RNIB, said: "Mr Clarkson's description of Prime Minister Brown is offensive. Any suggestion that equates disability with incompetence is totally unacceptable.

We would be happy to help Mr Clarkson understand the positive contribution people with sight loss make to society." In a statement issued by BBC Worldwide, Clarkson said: "In the heat of the moment I made a remark about the Prime Minister's personal appearance for which, upon reflection, I apologise." Professor Alistair Fielder, trustee of leading research charity Fight for Sight, said: "These comments are highly discriminatory as they imply that someone with defective vision cannot function as an intelligent person, which is obviously incorrect." Mr Brown lost his sight in one eye after an accident playing rugby. A Downing Street spokesman declined to comment on Mr Clarkson's jibe, saying only: "Mr Clarkson is entitled to his own interpretation of the economic circumstances." The remarks reignited the debate about BBC hypocrisy in the wake of Carol Thatcher's sacking for referring to a tennis player as a "golliwog" in a private conversation off air. Lord Foulkes, a former Labour Scottish minister, said: "If the BBC banned Jonathan Ross for what he said and they have taken Carol Thatcher off air for something she said in private, then something should be done about Clarkson." Scottish politicians reacted angrily to Clarkson's remarks.

Iain Gray, the Scottish Labour leader, said: "Such a comment is really a reflection on Jeremy Clarkson and speaks for itself. Most people here are proud that the Prime Minister is a Scot and believe him to be the right person to get the UK through this global economic crisis." Mr Brown was far from Clarkson's only target during the Sydney press conference, where he was joined by co-presenter Richard Hammond. He insulted Top Gear fans, saying: "You should see some of the apes that turn up." Turning to the show's motorcycle stuntmen: "They're French, so if they get killed it's not the end of the world." The outspoken presenter also continued his anti-green crusade, blaming this week's snow on "too many green people in the world not buying enough Range Rovers", thereby failing to speed up global warming. Of the Top Gear team he joked: "We don't have a carbon footprint. That's because we drive everywhere." Clarkson's litany of ontroversial remarks include a joke about lorry drivers murdering prostitutes, which prompted hundreds of complaints.

BBC NEWS | Entertainment | Clarkson apologises for PM remark Clarkson apologises for PM remark Jeremy Clarkson also accused the prime minister of lying to the public Top Gear presenter Jeremy Clarkson has said he is sorry for calling Gordon Brown a "one-eyed Scottish idiot". He said: "In the heat of the moment I made a remark about the Prime Minister's personal appearance for which, upon reflection, I apologise." The broadcaster made the comments to journalists in Sydney when he was speaking about the economic crisis. The Royal National Institute for the Blind said it had offered to meet Mr Clarkson to discuss his comments. Clarkson later clarified his apology, telling The Sun that he "very specifically apologised for making fun of his personal appearance - very specifically. I haven't apologised for calling him an idiot." 'Unforgivable' The BBC said it noted Clarkson's apology for the comments and would be taking no further action. Public figures have reacted angrily to the presenter's remarks, with Labour MP Gordon Banks saying what Clarkson said was "unforgivable". Number 10 would only say that Clarkson "is entitled to his own interpretation of the economic circumstances". The spokesperson declined to comment on the specific insult about Mr Brown, who lost the sight in one eye after an accident as a teenager.

But the Royal National Institute for Blind People called the comment offensive. "Any suggestion that equates disability with incompetence is totally unacceptable," said chief executive Lesley-Anne Alexander. "Our offer is still open for Mr Clarkson to talk to us and learn more about the real contribution people with sight loss make to all aspects of society." Scottish Labour leader Iain Gray joined in the criticism. "Such a comment is really a reflection on Jeremy Clarkson and speaks for itself," he said. "Most people here are proud that the prime minister is a Scot and believe him to be the right person to get the UK through this global economic crisis." Clarkson is in Australia to host Top Gear Live, a stage version of the hit BBC show. Such a comment is really a reflection on Jeremy Clarkson Iain Gray Scottish Labour leader The controversial presenter compared Mr Brown to Australian Prime Minister Kevin Rudd, shortly after Mr Rudd had addressed the country on the severity of the global financial crisis. Clarkson said: "He [Rudd] genuinely looked terrified. The poor man, he's actually seen the books. "In England we have this one-eyed Scottish idiot...

he keeps telling us everything's fine and he's saved the world and we know he's lying, but he's smooth at telling us." Mickey-taking It had also been reported that Clarkson had called Australians "apes". However the BBC press office has strongly denied that this was the case. They said that the presenter was referring to some of the UK audience members, in keeping with the style of the programme. "Top Gear is known for its tone - the presenters take the mickey out of each other, and the Top Gear studio audience aren't immune from that either." Former BBC director General Greg Dyke said he did not believe Clarkson should be taken off air. "The truth is if Jeremy Clarkson worked in news or current affairs he would be fired, he would be out of there because you can't have anybody who is supposed to be impartial making that kind of statement. "Clarkson's Clarkson, he says many things that I find deeply offensive quite regularly. I think that's life - I think if you take all those people out of the media and off television you get a very boring media." In November, more than 1,800 people complained to the BBC after Clarkson made a joke on Top Gear about lorry drivers killing sex workers.

The joke followed the conviction of forklift truck driver Steve Wright for the murders of five prostitutes in Ipswich. Some 340 people also complained to regulator Ofcom, but it later ruled the joke did not breach the broadcasting code.

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The BBC presenter, in his weekly newspaper column, insisted he was only sorry for making the joke about the Prime Minister's nationality and his sight problems. 'I very specifically apologised for making fun of his personal appearance - very specifically,' he wrote. 'I have nothing against the Scottish and of course I regret making any remark that might have upset the disabled. But the idiot bit - there is no chance I'll apologise for that.' Mouthing off: Top Gear hosts Jeremy Clarkson and Richard Hammond pose for photographs in front of the Sydney Harbour Bridge His rather more diluted apology came hours after he was forced to issue a swift statement to save his BBC job after the comment emerged. Insiders said that following the furore over Carol Thatcher, the BBC would have to be seen to be taking a hard line on him if he had failed to apologise fully. In his statement Clarkson, 48 – who is paid £2 million a year by the BBC - said: ‘In the heat of the moment I made a remark about the Prime Minister’s personal appearance for which, upon reflection, I apologise.' The presenter made the offensive remarks in Sydney whilst hosting a press conference about Top Gear Live, a stage version of the popular motor show.

He compared the Prime Minister unfavourably with Australian premier Kevin Rudd, who had just addressed his country on the scale of the economic downturn. Clarkson then accused Gordon Brown of lying before insulting him over his lack of sight in one eye, the result of a rugby accident in his teens. RELATED ARTICLES Share this article Share He said to the audience: ‘(In the UK) we’ve got this one-eyed Scottish idiot, he keeps telling us everything’s fine and he’s saved the world and we know he’s lying, but he’s smooth at telling us.’ Injury: Gordon Brown, pictured yesterday in Downing Street, lost the sight in one eye in a rugby accident when he was a teenager The presenter appeared to acknowledge that he had been rude almost immediately. He said to co-star Richard Hammond: ‘I said that out loud, didn’t I?’, before laughing the situation off. Public anger escalated in the UK, with some calling for the corporation to take Clarkson off the air.

Lord Foulkes, a former Labour Scottish minister, said: ‘If the BBC banned Jonathan Ross for what he said and they have taken Carol Thatcher off air for something she said in private, then something should be done about Clarkson.’ Attraction: Clarkson also revealed a secret crush on feminist Germaine Greer Lesley-Anne Alexander, chief executive of the Royal National Institute of Blind People, said: ‘Mr Clarkson’s description of Prime Minister Brown is offensive. Any suggestion that equates disability with incompetence is totally unacceptable.’ Although Downing Street has declined to comment, arguing that ‘Mr Clarkson is entitled to his own interpretation of the economic circumstances,’ Business Secretary Lord Mandelson, gave a caustic reaction. ‘I’ve got absolutely no repeatable views to express on Mr Jeremy Clarkson,’ he said. Clarkson also insulted Top Gear fans at the event describing those that come to the studios as ‘apes’. He also talked about the programme’s motorcycle stuntmen, saying: ‘They’re French, so if they get killed it’s not the end of the world.’ The BBC issued a statement noting that the presenter had apologised and said no further action would be taken because of this.

The corporation remains accused of hypocrisy after axeing Carol Thatcher from her role as roving reporter on The One Show after she called a black tennis player a ‘golliwog’ in a conversation that took place off air. Asked about the difference in the corporation’s treatment between the two, Miss Thatcher’s agent Ali Gunn said: ‘The BBC operates with double standards. It would be nice to know where they draw their lines.’ A corporation insider said: ‘He [Clarkson] has given an unconditional apology, we have accepted it so there is no need for further debate.’ Scottish politicians urge BBC to take Jeremy Clarkson off air over Gordon Brown jibes | Politics | The Guardian Close This article is 7 years old Scottish politicians today called for the Top Gear presenter Jeremy Clarkson to be taken off the air until he apologised for calling Gordon Brown a "one-eyed Scottish idiot". MPs and peers from all parties reacted angrily to the reports of Clarkson's remarks, made at a press conference in Sydney, Australia. The BBC presenter also accused the prime minster of lying. Lord Foulkes, a former Labour Scottish minister, said he was "outraged" at Clarkson's comments.

"If the BBC banned Jonathan Ross for what he said and they have taken Carol Thatcher off air for something she said in private, then something should be done about Clarkson," he said. "He has insulted Gordon Brown three times over: accusing him of being a liar, having a go at him for having a physical handicap, and for his nationality. "It is an absolute outrage of the worst kind. Disabled people will be up in arms about it, Scottish people will be angry – and it should concern all of us that the prime minister has been accused of lying." Foulkes said that Brown was "honest, brave, a most experience world leader and the one person who really can lead us out of the current world slump". He said that the BBC ought to take Clarkson off air until he apologised. Angus Robertson, the SNP's leader at Westminster, said the comments were "totally inappropriate". "Everyone should be upset about someone making jokes about someone else's partial blindness and nationality, but knowing Jeremy Clarkson I don't hold out a lot of hope that he will be apologetic," he said. The Liberal Democrats' work and pensions spokesman, Danny Alexander, said Clarkson's remarks were "hugely offensive on so many levels".

"Whatever you think about Gordon Brown's mishandling of the economy, these insulting remarks are just deeply offensive," he said. "They are offensive to Scottish people and to people with disabilities and so, yes, I do think he should apologise." Iain Gray, the Labour leader in the Scottish parliament, said: "Such a comment is really a reflection on Jeremy Clarkson and speaks for itself. "Most people here are proud that the prime minister is a Scot and believe him to be the right person to get the UK through this global economic crisis." Top Gear presenter says sorry for comments after complaints from Scottish politicians and disability groups. By Oliver Luft, Deborah Summers and Caitlin Fitzsimmons Published: 6 Feb 2009 Top Gear presenter says sorry for comments after complaints from Scottish politicians and disability groups. By Oliver Luft, Deborah Summers and Caitlin Fitzsimmons Published: 6 Feb 2009

Question: Which UK TV presenter called Gordon Brown a 'one-eyed Scottish idiot' ?
Answer: Jeremy Clarkson