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RIP Top Gear - for now at least.

After Jeremy Clarkson's sacking, the current series of Top Gear is at an end and now the BBC are packing up the famous seats, dismantling the set and putting it all into storage.

Pictures from Dunsfold Park - where the BBC Two motoring show was filmed - show the empty hanger and while part of the staging remains, there are numerous road cases for the equipment packed up.

The snaps are a far cry from the studio as it's usually seen - packed with fans, supercars and of course, Jeremy Clarkson, Richard Hammond and James May.

It was revealed earlier today that Clarkson's post-BBC career doesn't look like it's going as well as hoped.

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The sacked Top Gear presenter was said to be mulling numerous offers for his post-BBC career - with Sky reportedly at the forefront of potential moves - but now it seems it won't be an easy road to drive down.

Reports prior to Clarkson's sacking revealed that there would be a bidding war between other networks for the ex-Top Gear host's talents but now it's been claimed the reports were short-sighted.

Sources at Sky have told gossip website Popbitch that despite Clarkson's close relationship with the Murdoch empire, he won't find a home on the network.

The website says: "Sources at Sky say despite its closeness to the Murdoch empire (column in the Sun; friend of Rebekah Brooks) they'd have some problems offering him a deal. Legal problems."

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It goes on to say that Sky could face legal problems if they hired Clarkson - who was sacked after punching producer Oisin Tymon as part of a tirade of abuse - after the network sacked Andy Gray and Richard Keys for their "unacceptable and offensive behaviour".

Popbitch claims the pair's legal teams could revisit their case should Clarkson be hired, making Sky's position tricky.

Mirror TV has contacted Sky for comment.

Netflix has also been mooted as a potential home for the presenter but as of today Netflix had no comment on the speculation.

It was confirmed earlier today that the producer Clarkson punched will not press charges.

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Oisin Tymon has released a statement via his lawyers confirming that he does not wish to take any further action over the assault that cost Clarkson his job at the BBC.

Paul Daniels, employment lawyer at Slater and Gordon, said: " I have been asked to issue a statement on behalf of my client Oisin Tymon regarding police enquiries in this matter.

“Mr Tymon has informed the police that he doesn’t want to press charges.

“The events of the last few weeks have been extremely unpleasant for everyone involved. The matter has taken a great toll on Oisin, his family and his friends.

“Quite simply, Mr Tymon just wishes to return now to the job at the BBC he loves, as soon as possible. Further, the BBC have, in his view, taken action with a view to addressing the issues at hand.

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“Mr Tymon agrees with the BBC’s stated view that all parties should now be allowed to move on, so far as possible.”

Police recently said they had spoken to potential witnesses over the now infamous Jeremy Clarkson 'fracas', adding they had "a duty to investigate where we believe an offence might have been committed".

It comes as a former Met chief revealed Clarkson could be charged with actual bodily harm for his attack on a producer that has cost him his Top Gear job.

Yesterday North ­Yorkshire Police said the force had asked the BBC for its report on the incident but 24 hours on it appears the investigation has vamped up a notch.

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A former Met chief inspector Peter Kirkham said Clarkson could be charged with ABH or, more likely, common assault – which carries a maximum jail sentence of six months.

It could be combined with section 4 of the Public Order Act, 1986, relating to threatening, abusive or insulting words causing fear.

But Mr Kirkham added: “Clarkson will be considered a good citizen in court. Someone with no previous is unlikely to receive a jail sentence for a first offence.

“However it depends on a number of factors, including the extent of injuries to the victim. He will more likely receive a fine, perhaps community service and a criminal record.”

Clarkson has been bluntly told no star is bigger than the BBC after he was axed from Top Gear for his attack on a producer that put him in A&E.

BBC Director-General Tony Hall said a BBC report into the fracas found Clarkson, 54, unleashed a 20 minute volley of abuse at his victim that could be heard throughout the building.

Speaking of the sacking, which could cost the Beeb £64million in lost revenue as Clarkson fans abandon Top Gear, Mr Hall said: “A member of staff, who is a completely innocent party, took himself to Accident and Emergency after a physical altercation accompanied by sustained and prolonged verbal abuse of an extreme nature.

“A line has been crossed. There cannot be one rule for one and one rule for another dictated by either rank, or public relations and commercial ­considerations.

"It is not a decision I have taken lightly.

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“Common to all at the BBC have to be standards of decency and respect. I cannot condone what has happened on this occasion.

"I know how popular the programme is and I also know that this decision will divide opinion.”

The BBC report confirmed a series of Mirror exclusives into Clarkson’s attack, which came after he exploded because there was no hot meal at the hotel.

He blamed Oisin, calling him a “lazy, Irish c***” while threatening to have him sacked before splitting his lip.

The controversial star has made no comment - as Chris Evans was installed 6/4 favourite to replace him as Top Gear host and Jodie Kidd at 6/1.

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But he changed his Twitter profile to: “I used to be a presenter on the BBC2 motoring show Top Gear”.

And as he left his West London home on a bike, all he would say was: “Excuse me, gentlemen. I’m off out, sorry.”

Oisin, who has worked on Top Gear for 10 years, said: “I respect Lord Hall’s findings. I am grateful to the BBC for their thorough investigation into this very regrettable incident.

“Jeremy and I had a positive and successful working ­relationship.

"He is a unique talent and I am aware that many will be sorry his ­involvement in the show should end in this way.”

BBC chiefs will not renew Clarkson’s contract, which ends – along with those of co-hosts Richard Hammond and James May – after the current series finishes.

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The report into his bust-up, compiled by BBC ­Scotland head Ken MacQuarrie, confirmed either Hammond or May stepped in to stop the assault.

It said: “The attack lasted 30 seconds and was halted by the ­intervention of a witness. The abuse was at such volume as to be heard in the dining room, the shouting was audible in a bedroom.”

Mr Hall stressed Top Gear would continue, although it appeared Clarkson's co-presenters could quit.

Speaking at his London home, May said the three hosts were a team.

Describing Clarkson’s sacking as “tragedy”, he added: “I’m sure Top Gear will continue. It existed before us and has been reformatted several times.

“But I think we’re very much, the three of us as a package, it works for very complicated reasons that a lot of people don’t fully understand, so that will require a lot of careful thought.

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"As much as I think he is a k**b, I quite like working with Jeremy.”

Hammond tweeted: “Gutted at such a sad end to an era. We’re all three of us idiots in our different ways but it’s been an incredible ride together.”

Despite the fury at Clarkson’s ­unprovoked attack on Oisin this month, there was no shortage of support for him.

The ­petition to have him ­reinstated has 1,038,384 signatures.

But David Cameron, who had backed his pal Clarkson and describe him as “a great talent”, has changed his tune.

His spokesman said: “What the Prime Minister would say is if you do something wrong at work there can be consequences.

"Aggressive and abusive behaviour isn’t acceptable in the ­workplace or elsewhere.”

Clarkson, whose friend Phillipa Sage was seen leaving his home, had reported himself to bosses over the attack.

His next step is unknown but it is ­understood at least one major ­broadcaster – Sky – has ruled out signing him up.

ITV could offer him a lifeline, as well as TV on demand service Netflix.

The job of reinventing Top Gear for next year’s series falls to BBC2 boss Kim ­Shillinglaw.

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She will also work out how the final three episodes of the series, pulled when the host was suspended, could be aired.

The BBC rakes in £50million selling the programme to 214 ­countries as well a £7.4million in global ­circulation from Top Gear ­magazine.

It also makes £7.5million in ticket sales from live shows.

Lord Hall sympathised with producer Oisin and said: “I want to make clear that no blame attaches to him. He has behaved with huge integrity throughout.”