A few weeks in a row, BBC representatives conducted a thorough investigation into the incident, which occurred on March 4 on the set of the next episode of Top Gear between Jeremy Clarkson and Producer Oysin Timon. It was reported that Clarkson struck the producer. Tony Hall promised that BBC will publish a report on the results of the investigation due to the "huge" interest of the public to the problem. Hall added that it does not give him any pleasure: "I do it only so that people can better understand the circumstances of the decision. I know how popular this program is, and I know that this solution will cause a mixed reaction. "
The injured producer, meanwhile, also published an official statement in which thanked BBC for a "careful investigation" of the incident:
"I worked at Top Gear for almost ten years. During this time, a positive and successful working relationship established me between Jeremy, together we have made some important projects. He has a unique talent, and I understand well that many will be upset by how in the end its cooperation with the program ended. "