I know this thread is two weeks old but now Neo's brought it up I might as well add my opinion!
I think Clarkson is a top bloke. On top gear, I'd prefer personally more normal cars but it's his show he can do what he likes (literally I believe after they persuaded him to come back) so I don't mind - still Top gear and the news are the only TV programs I try not to miss.
As for him, I don't care what he looks like and it obviously hasn't done his popularity any harm, it's his trademark. And on his views, I think Clarkson should be Prime Minister. I don't agree with a lot of his opinions but here is a man who would get things done, and ignore all this pathetic words-and-no-actions approach that ALL politicians do and do his best to make the country a better place. And he'd build some new roads for a start many people would elect him on that alone.
I honestly believe he'd give the main parties a run for their money if he could stand for prime minister like the yanks do for their president- and remember I don't agree with a lot of what he says!
So VOTE CLARKSON FOR PM!!!
And yes pinin_p if you're reading this I know it's been done on PSC!