Top story on MediaGuardian
Nick Robinson: Labour asked me to be Ed Miliband’s spin doctor
Senior party figure made extraordinary approach after concerns about opposition leader’s ‘presentational difficulties’, says BBC political editor
Top comment on MediaGuardian
Alan Rusbridger’s farewell illustrates the huge changes to the media in 20 years
Emily Bell: We have gone from a building phase to a buying phase of growth and the next two decades may be different but just as frenetic
Today’s headlines
The Guardian
Readers’ letters bidding farewell to Alan Rusbridger. P24
The readers’ editor on… how the Guardian should deal with a growing number of complaints. P24
The Week’s Jon Connell: ‘People increasingly want help with filtering out the noise. P28
Michael Palin: ‘The Clangers will be a little oasis of calm. P29
Emily Bell: Alan Rusbridger’s farewell illustrates the huge changes to the media in 20 years. P29
Daily Telegraph
Call the Midwife is a ‘campaigning’ programme, say its creators. P3
Plays on TV look like bad drama, says director. P3
Porridge duo return with royal family spoof Henry IX. P9
Nick Robinson: how a slim-fitting suit was the sign I had cancer. P11
Interview with Father Ted star Pauline McLynn. P21
Financial Times
Sir Martin Sorrell faces WPP investor anger over £43m award. P17
Apps spearhead Google’s battle with Apple. P19
The Times
BBC’s Nick Robinson: I was asked to spin for Labour. P9
BBC portrayal of Lewis Carroll as abuser ‘a lie’. P15
The Independent
Matthew Norman: the future of Top Gear. P9
Booming digital-radio stations. P36
A ‘serious experiment’? Or crass exploitation? P37
Whistleblowers’ rally takes on the snoopers. P37
Emily Mortimer and Dolly Wells on their sitcom Doll and Em. P38
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NBC to bring back ‘helicopter’ reporter Brian Williams. P2
Richard Blackwood makes culinary blunder on Sunday Brunch. P15
Emily Mortimer and Dolly Wells on their sitcom Doll and Em. P36
Community radio revolution heralds a surge in listening figures. P41
BBC accused of promoting ‘poverty porn’. P41
Entertainment One could move to New York listing. P43
Wall Street Journal Europe
Google delves into users’ lives. P20
Daily Mail
BBC’s Nick Robinson: losing my voice scared me more than cancer. P11
Daily Express
Nick Robinson says Labour asked him to be a spin doctor. P2
Bordie collie wins Britain’s Got Talent. P5
Sir Cameron Mackintosh criticises TV talent show performers. P17
The life and legacy of Anne Kirkbride. P25
The Sun
Dog wins Britain’s Got Talent. P1
Simon Cowell the real Britain’s Got Talent winner. P6
BBC spends £32,000 a week on senior managers’ car allowances. P11
Kelvin MacKenzie: government will privatise Channel 4. P13
Daily Mirror
Coronation Street stars fear new set is haunted. P3
Dog wins Britain’s Got Talent. P7
Daily Star
Jeremy Clarkson at war on Jihadists. P1, P11
Britain’s Got Talent coverage. P5
Ukip says BBC should declare EU funding when reporting. P7
Experts says children aren’t bothered by scary TV shows. P11
Alistair McGowan has ‘sleepless nights’ over playing Jimmy Saville in play. P15
Benefits Street ‘yob’ in stitch-up fury. P18
Jason Manford to front topical news show for ITV. P26
