Top story on MediaGuardian
Jeremy Clarkson dropped by BBC after damning report into attack on producer
Presenter could face police investigation after corporation’s inquiry describes ‘unprovoked physical and verbal attack’
Top comment on MediaGuardian
Clarkson left the BBC with no choice but to drop him
Jane Martinson: The Top Gear presenter’s attack on a producer gave director general Tony Hall his first big test – and he had to stick to the law
Today’s headlines
The Guardian
Jeremy Clarkson dropped by the BBC. P1,5
Jane Martinson: Why the BBC had to take the high ground over Clarkson. P5
Who could replace Clarkson on Top Gear? P5
Tony Hall’s statement on Jeremy Clarkson. P5
Armando Iannucci and Colin Firth involved in new BBC Films projects. P10
Mirror story on sexting MP was justified, rules press watchdog. P15
Russell Brand voted fourth in Prospect’s list of top thinkers. P21
The return of The X-Files. G2 P2
Louis Theroux interview. G2 P10-11
Bertie Carvel on Channel 4’s The Coalition. G2 P16-17
How five actors took on the roles of political leaders. G2 P18
Daily Telegraph
Jeremy Clarkson could face police investigation after being dropped by the BBC. P2-3
David Cameron ready for TV debate without a rehearsal. P10
Editorial: BBC must get its house in order. P23
Interview with TV historian Kate Williams. P24
Allison Pearson: the BBC will regret the day it got rid of Clarkson. P25
Michael Hogan: It’s time to give Top Gear an MOT. P29
Financial Times
BBC in hunt for new talent after sacking Jeremy Clarkson. P1
The Times
Top Gear’s other stars are ready to quit BBC. P1,5
Top Gear may be a write-off without trio behind the wheel. P4
Cash-cow Clarkson will tempt rivals. P4
Powerful friends turn against Clarkson. P4
Victory for BBC’s Danny Cohen after race clashes. P5
Russell Brand voted fourth in Prospect’s list of top thinkers. P15
Mirror story on sexting MP was justified, rules press watchdog. P18
Interview with Ipso’s Sir Alan Moses. P62
David Aaronovitch: Bullying Clarkson deserves to get the boot. P29
Editorial: The BBC has overreacted by firing Jeremy Clarkson. P33
Sir Martin Sorrell says shift online has gone too far. P48
Johnston Press boss expects shift from digital to print this year. P48
Jeremy Clarkson’s most memorable quotes. Times2 P2-3
The Independent
BBC faces problem of keeping top Gear on the road after dropping Jeremy Clarkson. P5
Independent writers in line for Orwell prize. P16
Google cracks down on Isis use of social media. P23
Chinese social media mobilises against animal TV show. P27
Andreas Whittam Smith: Rupert Murdoch should have been on trial. not his hacks at the Sun. P31
The return of The X-Files. P38-39
Twitter introduces ‘quality filter’. P41
Interview with Mark Gatiss on The Coalition. P44-45
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Ipso clears Sunday Mirror of MP sting. P2
Russell Brand voted fourth-most important thinker by Prospect. P3
Search starts for someone to take over on Top Gear. P5
Ruling due on Prince of Wales’ letters. P25
‘Cruel’ animal show sends social media wild. P31
X-Files will need to regain viewers’ trust when it returns. P33
Mark Gatiss on appearing in drama Coalition. P42
Sky’s AdSmart proves to be a very smart move. P47
Wall Street Journal Europe
Google’s White House meetings revealed. P12-13
BBC dismisses Jeremy Clarkson. P17
Daily Mail
Sacked Jeremy Clarkson now faces police quiz. P1,4-5
The career of Jeremy Clarkson. P6-7
The real Poldark town. P24-25
Free football as BT app deal kicks off. P35
Music videos given age ratings online. P39
Channel 5’s hopes for poaching Top Gear team go into reverse. P41
How did Laurence Llewelyn-Bowen ever become TV’s top design guru? P57
Daily Express
Sacked Jeremy Clarkson faces police action. P1,3
Russell Brand voted fourth-most important thinker by Prospect. P7
What those old children’s TV shows say about you. P13
The Sun
Jeremy Clarkson could face police investigation after being dropped by the BBC. P1,4-5
History of Top Gear. P4
Mark Thompson ‘bit BBC employee’. P4
Readers react to Jeremy Clarkson’s exit. P5
Editorial on Jeremy Clarkson. P8
David Walliams renews Britain’s Got Talent contract. P35
Emmerdale coverage. P36-37|
Piers Morgan to guest co-host Good Morning Britain. P37
Daily Mirror
Axed Jeremy Clarkson faces police grilling. P1,4-5
Anne Kirkbride voted greatest soap star. P3
MP Brooks Newmark accepts responsibility for sexting scandal. P11
Daily Star
Sacked Jeremy Clarkson could be arrested for assault. P1,6-7
Russell Brand voted fourth-most important thinker by Prospect. P15
