Overview
- Clarkson posted a heartfelt Instagram video on November 6 praising Wilman as the driving force behind Top Gear and calling him a "television genius."
- He encouraged fans to buy Wilman’s new memoir, Mr Wilman’s Motoring Adventure, suggesting they read it after his own recent book, The Farmer’s Dog.
- In the clip, Clarkson credited Wilman with running production and dealing with Ofcom and the BBC, and he recalled early struggles and a post-"frakka" rebuild.
- Clarkson said the show grew into a global phenomenon, claiming weekly audiences of 350 million during its peak.
- Wilman replied modestly in the comments, noting the book is in shops during the gifting season, as fans flooded the post with supportive messages.