article_snippet.sent: The announcement came as show's former executive producer Former producer Andy Wilman launched a scathing attack on 'meddling BBC executives' in a Top Gear Magazine editorial, published today.
article_snippet.sent: Yesterday, Mr Wilman, who is a childhood friend of Jeremy Clarkson, sensationally quit the Corporation - fuelling speculation that the team is gearing up to launch a similar show with a rival broadcaster.
article_snippet.sent: The astonishing feature ends speculation as to the reasons behind Mr Wilman decision to quit the BBC - which was announced by corporation bosses yesterday evening.
article_snippet.sent: Mr Wilman also criticised attempts by BBC BBC to second-guess decisions about Top Gear's return in 2002 despite not being interested in the show’s subject matter.
article_snippet.sent: Mr Wilman sensationally resigned from BBC BBC yesterday, following a meeting with the three former presenters at Clarkson's flat in west London.
article_snippet.sent: It means Mr Wilman is now free to reunite with the team on a rival channel, in what would be a nightmare scenario for the corporation.
article_snippet.sent: A BBC spokeswoman said: 'These comments from Mr Wilman were made in an article published last week before Mr Wilman resignation.
article_snippet.sent: Furthermore, These comments from Andy Wilman refer to events more than a decade ago.'
highlights_snippet.sent: Former producer Andy Wilman also accused BBC of 'meddling' with show .
  
highlights_snippet.sent: Attack in Top Gear Magazine came day after Former producer Andy Wilman sensationally quit BBC .
  