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Today’s headlines
The Guardian
Stop meddling with BBC, European media bosses tell government. P5
Jonathan Dimbleby accuses Murdoch papers of trying to weaken BBC. P5
Sue Perkins describes ‘bereavement’ of being unable to have children. P8
Mail on Sunday apologises for ‘Muslim gangs’ attack immigration van story. P14
Brian Sewell was Mr Punch to modern art’s Judy. P16
Comment: For freedom of speech, these are troubling times. P29
Digital UK boss: Freeview Play be a natural evolution of TV. P36
Can publishers stop the ad blocking wave? P37
Tony Hall spreads peace at a BBC on war alert. P37
Media Monkey’s diary. P37
Agencies call for fair payment terms. P38
Brian Sewell obituary. P41
Daily Telegraph
Downton Abbey review. P7
Comment: Will BT’s broadband plans keep it in one piece? B2
Chip firm Dialog snaps up US rival. B4
Feature: Europe’s got tech talent that just needs a boost. B5
Daily Mail Owner aims for final exit from local newspapers. B7
Financial Times
Calls for broadband inquiry as BT accused of poor service. P3
Comment: Internet memes are a cultural issue not to be ducked. P15
O2 set to become public company again. P21
The Times
Designer pulls ad-blocking app to protect publishers. P17
Auf Wiedersehen Pet named top ITV show. P19
Chip firm Dialog snaps up US rival. P44
Brian Sewell obituary. P53
The Independent
Actor reveals cause of Grace Archers pay 60 years one: equal pay. P20
News Corp’s new acquisition shows why Murdoch may well outlast his print-era rivals. P34
The end for lols, trolls and caustic comments?
Half-baked ‘stings’ do journalism no favours. P35
Obituary: Brian Sewell. P44
Murdoch coup aided by old enemy. P51
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Life in brief: art critic Brian Sewell. P12
Young mumbling actors taking he mic, says Dame Judy Dench. P19
STV on track for exceptional end to the year. P23
News Corp’s new acquisition shows why Murdoch may outlast rivals. P41
Marketing and branding: got a brand to build? Just watch Corbyn. P41
Have your say … but not in the comments. P41
Sticking to the whole truth in investigations. P41
Wall Street Journal Europe
In advertising these days, it’s all about projecting an image. A1, A6
Comment: Barack Obama’s cable monopoly boom. A14
EU: No bias in web rule-making. B1
Twitter creates emoji for a coke campaign. B1
Apple Pay begins entry into China. B3
Daily Mail
Downton Abbey coverage. P15
Auf Wiedersehen Pet voted best ITV show ever. P34
Jim’ll Fix It victims’ £15,000 payout from BBC. P37
Daily Express
Downton Abbey coverage. P3
Hickey on media. P19
The Sun
BBC blows £8m on puppet art website. P1, 5
Strictly Come Dancing coverage. P3
Actor from The Archers says she was killed off 60 years ago because she wanted equal pay. P15
Downton Abbey review. P23
Chris Evans’ former Radio 1 sidekick is favourite for Top Gear co-host. P29
The best of ITV at 60. P30
Daily Mirror
Tourist boom fills coffers of real Downton Abbey. P3
Doctor Who is big telly turn-off with 2.2 million viewers. P9
Daily Star
Former soap actor Michelle Keegan favourite to be new Doctor Who companion. P3
Coronation Street actors rehearse live episode. P6
Celebrity Big Brother coverage. P7
Partners in Crime facing the axe for poor ratings. P27
Auf Wiedersehen Pet voted best ITV show ever. P27
