Top story on MediaGuardian
BBC Trust chair calls for external oversight of corporation
Rona Fairhead effectively calls time on her own job as she urges end to nearly a century of BBC regulating its own affairs
Top comment on MediaGuardian
Rona Fairhead’s speech on external regulation is a landmark for the BBC
The BBC Trust’s chair did not just signal the end of her job, but also the stepping-up of a debate about the future of the broadcaster’s governance and funding
Today’s headlines
The Guardian
Time for external regulator to oversee BBC, says trust chair. P1,2
David Cameron issues ultimatum to broadcasters over TV debates. P1,5
Jane Martinson: Let’s not lose BBC’s invisible gorilla. P2
BBC broadcasts Delhi rape documentary after it is banned in India. P3
Senior Mirror journalists ‘hacked phones in person’. P7
Chris Chibnall: Why critics of legal process in Broadchurch are wrong. P13
Tracey Ullmann returns to BBC with own show after 30-year absence. P13
Netflix’s Beasts of No Nation boycotted by big four US cinema chains. P19
ITV shakes off falling viewing figures with 23% rise in profits. P25
Nils Pratley on ITV’s full-year results. P25
Daily Telegraph
David Cameron issues ultimatum to broadcasters over TV debates. P1
BBC Trust should be scrapped, says Rona Fairhead. P12
Editorial on the TV leaders’ debates. P23
ITV reports leap in profits despite falling audience share. Business P3
Financial Times
TV channels push David Cameron on TV debate. P2
BBC Trust suffers from blurred accountabilities, says Rona Fairhead. P2
Jay-Z faces growing opposition in move on Swedish music streaming service Aspiro. P16
ITV outlook bright despite decline in viewing figures. P21
The Times
David Cameron rejects live TV debate with David Miliband. P2
John Humphrys admits he enjoys hosting Mastermind more than Today. P11
BBC needs to be externally regulated, says trust chief. P20
ITV’s soaring profits show it’s got talent. P43
The Independent
David Cameron makes ‘final offer’ in TV debate row. P5
BBC Trust should be abolished, says its head. P19
Protesters to hold ‘people’s trial’ of Rupert Murdoch. P20
India to investigate TV crew’s interview with rapist. P27
ITV shareholders feel benefit of turnaround with special dividend. P55
i
Mirror hacking trial coverage. P6
Rod Stewart and family to star in reality show. P15
BBC’s chairman wants to abolish her own job. P22
After 30 years, Tracey Ullman returns to BBC1. P22
Minority group may derail Jay-Z’s bid to rival Spotify. P40
£250m dividend at ITV as Crozier’s plan starts to work. P41
Why ITV1 is managing to win a losing battle. P41
Wall Street Journal Europe
ITV completes plan for production shift. P19
The ongoing popularity of the word ‘cyber’ in the media. P31
Daily Mail
David Cameron issues ultimatum to broadcasters over TV debates. P2
Head of BBC Trust calls for it to be axed. P10
Tracey Ullman to return to BBC. P35
Royal hoax radio station faces ban. P36
ITV shares soars after it beats profit forecasts. P71
Daily Express
Anger over Jeremy Bowen’s ‘Holocaust card’ tweet. P7
Denise Van Outen thrilled to land EastEnders role. P19
ITV channels profit back to investors. P46
The Sun
Editors at Mirror hacked phones, court hears. P4
BBC needs to be externally regulated, says trust chief. P4
Editorial: TV leaders’ debates are a farce. P8
Trial of Sun chief reporter John Kay ‘an outrage’, his lawyer tells court. P15
MTV to launch Judge Geordie love advice show. P31
Tracey Ullman to return to BBC. P32
This Morning stars’ favourite moments. P32-33
Daily Mirror
June Whitfield to appear in EastEnders. P7
Interview with Poldark actor Aidan Turner. P17
ITV boss says BBC spends too much on shows. P20
Tracey Ullman back on British TV after 30 years. P33
Daily Star
James Corden apes Graham Norton’s chatshow style. P3
June Whitfield to appear in EastEnders. P27
Tracey Ullman to return to UK for new TV series. P27
