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Chris Evans stood down from Top Gear on Monday amid falling ratings and newspaper criticism after he took over from Jeremy Clarkson on the BBC2 motoring show.
Chris Evans stood down from Top Gear on Monday amid falling ratings and newspaper criticism after he took over from Jeremy Clarkson on the BBC2 motoring show. Photograph: Jeff Spicer/BBC/PA

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BBC Trust chair given ‘assurance’ about bullying after Chris Evans claims
Rona Fairhead says Tony Hall told her there was ‘no unprofessional behaviour’ following allegations about ex-Top Gear presenter

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Fox News boss fired anchor for refusing sexual advances, lawsuit alleges
Former Fox & Friends anchor Gretchen Carlson claims she was removed from Bill O’Reilly’s show and got a pay cut because she would not sleep with Roger Ailes

Today’s headlines

The Guardian
Nine-year-old US reporter to write book. P24
Fox News boss hit with sexual harassment lawsuit. P25

Daily Telegraph
BBC chief asked for ‘assurances’ over Chris Evans. P15
Sky attacks BT over pension scheme fears. Business P1

Financial Times
BBC criticised for axing senior northern role. P4
Fox News boss hit with sexual harassment lawsuit. P18

The Times
Technology created to spoil the TV spoilers. P19
BBC deputy tipped to be first female chief. P27
Is Eden the wildest TV experiment ever. T2 P3
Murder scoop reporter, nine, wins book deal. P43
Law: why The Archers called in the lawyers. P61

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Director of BBC North post axed in executive reshuffle. P31
Brian Cox worries what Brexit means for science. P31
International video for a Spice Girls hit is helping UN campaign. P37

Wall Street Journal
Fox News boss hit with sexual harassment lawsuit. B1
Pinterest takes shot at image-search technology. B3

Daily Mail
BBC’s Tony Hall in cronyism row over his new deputy. P22
Sky opts not to air US Open amid fears of tennis cutback. P85

Daily Express
Life imitates art as Ponch from CHiPs becomes a real-lfe cop. P23

The Sun
TV viewers complain about Serena Williams’ see-through top in BBC coverage. P3
Ex-Labour minister James Purnell given expanded BBC role. P10
Channel 4 adds to Chris Evans’ woes by axing plans for TFI Friday series. P29
Sir Tom Jones poised to return to The Voice on ITV. P35
ITV makes Loch Ness crime drama. P35

Daily Mirror
First look at new Porridge. P21
Double helping of Christmas Bake Off. P21
ITV makes Loch Ness crime drama. P21

Daily Star
Michelle Keegan now earns 16 times her Coronation Street salary. P3
Police quiz former Big Brother staff over Chris Evans sex assault claim. P8

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