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Top Gear revamp watched by just 4.4 million viewers
Figures for Chris Evans and Matt LeBlanc debut more than 2 million down on average of last series with Clarkson, May and Hammond
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The defamation case that is bad news for journalism and the protection of sources
Richard Ackland: The right of journalists to protect their sources is being assaulted by the courts, where many judges have long held a sniffy antipathy towards the media
Today’s headlines
The Guardian
Snowden leaks were ‘public service’ for US, says Eric Holder. P4
Chris Evans’ new TV vehicle sets off in low gear. P6
Daily Telegraph
Big Issue looks into contactless payments. P7
Top Gear ratings and review. P9
Financial Times
Top Gear ratings and review. P2
Technology review. P14
Analysis: Tech intellectual property. P16
O2 seeks to end merger talks with Three. P20
The Times
Top Gear ratings and review. P5
ITV cancels Bear Grylls series. P20
Comment: How dare the BBC mess with my precious book. P24
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Journalists arrested in Egypt in attack on media. P2
New Top Gear loses a million viewers. P3, 17
Jon Snow attacks politicians for ‘dauntingly boring’ campaigns. P6
Doctor Who role affected by Lenny Henry’s ire. P15
Wall Street Journal
Samsung expands TV ads in revenue quest. B1
Daily Mail
Chris Evans hits back as 4.4 million tune in to Top Gear. P3
Ephraim Hardcastle: Carole Vorderman doesn’t like new Top Gear. P19
Daily Express
Furore over ‘sexed-up- Versailles. P3
Top Gear reverse on viewer figures. P6
The Sun
Helen Flanagan wants to return to Coronation Street. P3
Hermione Norris has cold feet over TV nudity. P4
New look Top Gear is ratings flop. P9
Nick Grimshaw’s first TV project since X Factor. P31
Philip Glenister keen to get Life on Mars to the big screen. P31
Daily Mirror
Philip Glenister wants to do Life on Mars the movie. P3
Chris Evans defends Top Gear viewing figures. P11
Rupert Grint and Nick Frost star with Don Johnson in comedy Sick Note. P23
Michaela Strachan doesn’t like Bake Off. P23
Daily Star
Chris Evans blasts Top Gear critics. P7
Philip Genister would like to resurrect Life on Mars character. P19
BBC’s rudest show. P20
