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The Guardian
Robert Peston says he is earning over a third more at ITV than the BBC. P5
Government will choose most members of BBC board, says John Whittingdale. P12
WPP’s Sir Martin Sorrell said to have pocketed more than £150m since 2010. P20
The readers’ editor on 24 hours in the job. P26
Catastrophe’s Sharon Horgan on making a splash with Merman. P28
Why more women are lifting the lid in the Westminster lobby. P29
Jane Martinson: Awards inequality shows up gender divide. P29
Lauren Laverne interview. G2 P6-9
Daily Telegraph
Top Gear’s Cenotaph wheelspins cause outrage. P1,3
Government’s plans for BBC board amount to ‘undue political interference’, Helen Boaden will say. P3
Robert Peston admits he is ‘arrogant’ and ‘pompous’. P10
Channel 4’s Speed with Guy Martin: F1 Special. P24
Sir Martin Sorrell set for £60m WPP bonus. Business P4
Financial Times
Sir Martin Sorrell’s £60m pay set to spark anger. P17
Sony Pictures brings in international broadcasters such as Channel 4 and ITV for new crop of TV dramas. P20
The Times|
George Osborne chastises the makers of Top Gear for distracting him from budget. P6
Ministers accused of trying to bend the BBC to its political will. P18
OJ TV drama is compelling - but how much of it is made up? P6, P7
The Independent
George Osborne scolds Top Gear for making a racket. P4
Why Star Trek is still inspiring film-makers 50 years later. P33, P34
If the royal family continues to push out the press, it will put its own future at risk. P38
ITV units starts to rival grander news cousins. P39
In the age of self-regulation, is there justification for another media watchdog? P38
Martin Sorrell in line for £70m payday if shares jump. P52i
Wall Street Journal
Australian reporter and cameraman detained in Malaysia. A4
Daily Mail
Fury over Top Gear star’s Cenotaph stunt. P1,3
Backlash as Joan Bakewell blames eating disorders on ‘narcissism’. P9
Daily Express
George Osborne scolds Top Gear for making a racket. P5
X-rated BBC drama Versailles to steam up Sunday nights. P15
The Sun
Fury over Top Gear star’s Cenotaph stunt. P1,4-5
Editorial: BBC should not broadcast Cenotaph stunt. P10
BBC’s Versailles will be most graphic drama ever. P11
Kelvin MacKenzie: ‘ridiculous idea’ to go to Ipso over ‘Queen backs Brexit’ story. P13
Joan Bakewell blames eating disorders on ‘narcissism’. P17
EastEnders coverage. P33
Daily Mirror
Vicky Pattison makes £1m with TV work and vitamins range. P7
Dumped wife blames TV’s Jeremy Kyle for husband leaving her. P18
Daily Star
First primetime naked TV show. P1, P7
Bake Off could go to rivals, BBC bosses admit. P3
George Osborne scolds Top Gear for making a racket. P4
New Doctor Who boss thinks show should be scary. P22
