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Top Gear fracas: police investigate alleged death threats against BBC boss
Director general Tony Hall said to be under guard after allegation of threats to kill following sacking of Jeremy Clarkson
Top comment on MediaGuardian
Surveillance should worry journalists and the public – whatever politicians say
Jane Martinson: David Cameron knows he is likely to win more votes as a Top Gear fan than by supporting reporters
Today’s headlines
The Guardian
Police investigate alleged death threats against BBC director general. P6
Sun columnist Katie Hopkins accused of racial hatred. P13
Vice’s election will feature ‘freakishly young, smart and angry people’. P32
Top Gear: what should the BBC do without Jeremy Clarkson? P33
Jane Martinson: Surveillance should worry journalists and the public – whatever politicians say. P33
How to decide what to watch on Netflix. G2 P2
Daily Telegraph
Police guard for BBC chief after death threats ‘over Jeremy Clarkson’. P11
Financial Times
Web publishers in arms race with adblockers. P21
The Times
BBC chief faces death threats over Jeremy Clarkson. P13
TV viewers want more real women and fewer reality stars, finds BBC survey. P21
Police ‘are sitting on bin bags of material ‘ in Mirror phone-hacking inquiry. P21
The Independent
YouTube star Zoella accused over sugar adverts. P1, P7
TV presenter was sent death threats like Jill Dando. P14
HBO broadcasts film alleging torture by Church of Scientology. P24
Can traditional media catch up to capitalise on ‘digital election’. P36
Newmark ruling gives Ipso a new headache. P37
Downton’s global fans dismayed by farewell. P37
Interview with Radio 1 controller Ben Cooper. P40
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Jim Dando’s colleague’s death threat claim. P2
Paul Hollywood was ‘bribed’ top become a baker. P3
BBC director-general received death threats over Clarkson. P7
Children exposed to junk food by bloggers’ videos. P11
Life in brief: TV presenter Lil’ Chris. P12
Interview with Radio 1 controller Ben Cooper. P36
Can traditional media catch up to capitalise on ‘digital election’? P41
PR and advertising: Time for Mad Men to check out the vloggers. P41
Newmark ruling energises Ipso opponents. P41
Global fans upset by end of Downton. P41
Wall Street Journal Europe
How much is one Spotify stream of a track worth? P7
Facebook woos Chinese advertisers. P17,19
Daily Mail
Nick Clegg slams ‘ancient laws’ used to prosecute journalists. P8
Alex Salmond says broadcasting should be put under control of Scottish government. P01-11
Peter McKay on Gogglebox. P17
Does the BBC’s Tony Hall really need bodyguards? P19
Top Gear team’s green room requests for arena shows. P18
BBC’s Alan Yentob rides a £1,000 Brompton bicycle. P20
Daily Express
Poldark star lets slip secret of physique. P3
Death threats sent to BBC boss over Jeremy Clarkson sacking. P5
Ex-Doctor Who star wins best newcomer at Empire awards. P15
The Sun
The Voice’s Rita Ora told off by BBC bosses for showing off her boobs. P3
87 BBC bosses paid more than the prime minister. P6
Coronation Street bosses ditch ban on stars doing voiceovers. P7
Jeremy Clarkson will not be signed up by Sky, says channel’s Stuart Murphy. P15
Thunderbirds character Brains given an Indian accent. P29
The Voice coverage. P29
British Soap awards coverage. P30-31
Daily Mirror
TV channels cold on move for Jeremy Clarkson. P11
Daily Star
BBC boss hires bodyguards following death threats. P1, P9
Top Gear hosts meet to discuss new shows. P9
Reborn TV classic Thunderbirds ready for blast-off. P30
