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BBC should have been 'more open' about Huw Edwards probe, says former executive

THE BBC should have laid out “exactly what happened” in the Huw Edwards probe sooner, according to former BBC executive and presenter Roger…

The National (Scotland)

BBC should have been ‘more open’ amid Huw Edwards probe, says ex-BBC executive

BBC boss Tim Davie has since defended his decision to not fire Edwards.

Evening Standard

John Gau obituary

A former head of BBC current affairs and Panorama producer who went on to make documentaries for Channel 4 in the 1980s

The Guardian - UK

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Looming Newsnight cuts add to fears over future of BBC licence fee

After losing its editor this week, programme faces shake-up that critics say could have long-term impact

The Guardian - UK

The acting BBC chair isn’t just part of the furniture

Brief letters: Elan Closs Stephens | Tony Blair and Iraq | Britain abroad | Pacific gains | Dog-unfriendly

The Guardian - UK

The BBC did a great job examining the claims against Huw Edwards. Now it has gone too far

It was right to show that it is not above journalistic scrutiny, but it has given the story greater prominence than it should have, says podcaster and former BBC executive Roger Bolton

The Guardian - UK

Labour likens Lineker row to ‘Putin’s Russia’ – but Tories hit back at ‘disgraceful’ comment

Conservatives ‘orchestrated cancel campaign’, says shadow culture secretary

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Tory MPs furious at BBC ‘climbdown’ giving Lineker ‘carte blanche’

Conservatives condemn ‘pathetic capitulation’ – claiming it will hasten end of BBC licence fee

The Independent UK

Gary Lineker receives huge support after Match Of The Day return is confirmed

Presenter Dan Walker, ex-Manchester United star Gary Neville and Labour MPs were among those reacting to the news of Lineker’s return.

The Independent UK

Gary Lineker privately agreed asylum policy tweet was ‘step too far’, presenter claims

LBC presenter claims Match of the Day host agreed comparison with 1930s Germany had crossed a line

The Independent UK

BBC chairman Richard Sharp faces calls to quit over Gary Lineker meltdown

Sharp can’t ‘define impartiality’ because of Boris Johnson link probe, says ex-executive

The Independent UK

I agree with Gary Lineker on refugees. But he should delete his tweet, for the sake of the BBC

The presenter has the right to air his views on divisive politicians, but it will harm the corporation he loves, says broadcaster and former BBC executive Roger Bolton

The Guardian - UK

BBC not covering religious issues adequately, says former Religion Editor

The comments come in light of census figures which found those in England and Wales identifying as Christian fell below half for the first time.

The Independent UK

Labour pledges to strengthen the BBC’s independence and protect funding

Party would insulate broadcaster from political pressure, says shadow culture secretary, as Liz Truss prepares to wage war on it

The Guardian - UK

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