Pretty sure you can get your Clarkson fix elsewhere sooner rather than later, I wouldn't worry to much about that. He had to go, bit of a no brainer for the BBC who have a duty of care to their employees. I really fail to see what the fuss is about.
Of course they will. It's hardly the worst thing in the world for them.
BBC did the right thing (even though it cost them money) you can't have the 'talent' assaulting the staff.