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Tuesday briefing: What the BBC’s new crisis reveals about its failures – and future

In today’s newsletter: The nation’s public service broadcaster is at a critical juncture as it deals with governance misfires and a political agenda against it

The Guardian - UK

"He sent me an email that said, I watched. I laughed. What do I do now?" How David Bowie ended up starring in one of the most memorable TV comedy scenes of all time

Just when you thought you couldn't love David Bowie more, along came his surprise cameo in a hit British comedy series

Louder

Gary Lineker’s exit will be ‘big loss’ for BBC, says former boss

Greg Dyke was director-general of the BBC from 2000 to 2004.

Evening Standard

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Former BBC boss on Israel reporting: BBC always gets attacked in times of crisis

Greg Dyke cited the broadcaster’s coverage of the Falklands war as an example of previous criticism.

The Independent UK

Whitewash: The David Kelly saga that ended in tragedy and tarnished New Labour forever

It was set up to examine the weapons expert’s death, but the Hutton Inquiry is remembered for a ferocious battle between the government and the BBC, Andrew Grice reports

The Independent UK

Former BBC director-general Greg Dyke says reinstatement is ‘like a 5-0 win’ for Gary Lineker

On Monday, it was announced that the sports presenter would be returning to Match Of The Day on Saturday

Evening Standard

Former BBC director-general: Reinstatement is ‘like a 5-0 win’ for Gary Lineker

On Monday, it was announced that the sports presenter would be returning to Match Of The Day on Saturday.

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BBC in meltdown as football shows axed after stars stage boycott over Gary Lineker

The corporation is struggling to contain a crisis of its own creation

The Independent UK

BBC under fire as Gary Lineker 'step back' leads to stars rallying behind presenter

It was reported on Friday evening that the much loved pundit would be stepping back from his duties presenting Match of The Day on BBC One. The news led to a number of his colleagues refusing to work as a show of solidarity.

Edinburgh Live

BBC crisis escalates as players, stars rally behind Lineker

The BBC is facing an escalating crisis over its suspension of program host Gary Lineker for comments criticizing the British government’s new asylum policy

The Independent UK

BBC has ‘undermined own credibility’ in Gary Lineker row – former DG Greg Dyke

Saturday’s Match Of The Day will go ahead without a presenter, pundits and several regular commentators amid an impartiality debate.

The Independent UK

BBC has ‘undermined own credibility’ in Lineker row – former director-general

Greg Dyke spoke out before Saturday’s Match Of The Day goes ahead without a presenter, pundits and several regular commentators.

The Independent UK

Lineker may never return as BBC presenter, warns former director general

Fellow presenters Ian Wright and Alan Shearer said they would also step back from Match of the Day in solidarity with Lineker

Evening Standard

Decision to take Gary Lineker off Match of the Day was mistaken, says ex-BBC boss

Greg Dyke said that ‘news and current affairs employees are expected to be impartial and not the rest’

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Pressure grows on Rishi Sunak to end political BBC appointments after damning Richard Sharp report

Corporation warned its image ‘tainted’ by row over chair’s ties to Boris Johnson

Liverpool Echo

Jordan Henderson facing major decision that could have big impact on Liverpool career

As Gareth Southgate prepares to embark on a new era as England manager, is it time for Jordan Henderson to call time on his international career?

Daily Mirror

Neighbours go to war over abandoned pub left a boarded up eyesore by millionaire ex-BBC boss

People have launched a petition that has been signed by 170 people to turn the now boarded-up Pickwick Inn, owned by millionaire and former BBC boss Greg Dyke, into a community asset

The Guardian - UK

Knowing England’s luck we’ll win this depressing incarnation of the World Cup

Tainted Qatar 2022 is unlikely to be won by Gareth Southgate’s side, but lose in the wrong manner and it could cost him his job

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Daily Mirror

Conor Gallagher timing his run perfectly to become another England option for Qatar

England's new-look line-up left plenty to be desired at home to Switzerland during an unconvincing 2-1 win that saw Harry Kane level Bobby Charlton's goal-scoring record

Birmingham Post

Investors to eye up first phase of Plymouth's £35m Bovisand Harbour development

Webinar set up for first six houses in ex-BBC chief Greg Dyke's Victorian Fort redevelopment

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