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BBC chief refuses to quit despite chaos sparked by Lineker removal

LONDON - Britain's finance minister on Sunday said "people's confidence" in the BBC needed to be restored as the broadcaster's boss vowed not to quit amid the chaos surrounding Gary Lineker's removal as Match of the Day host.

Bangkok Post

Dermot Morgan's son hits back at Father Ted star who says he told dad to go to doctor while filming last ever episode

Patrick McDonnell shared his fears for the late Dermot Morgan during the shooting of the final ever episode of Father Ted

Irish Mirror

More coverage disruptions at BBC as Lineker crisis deepens

The BBC’s sports coverage is facing a second day of severe disruptions as dozens of staff refused to work in solidarity with top soccer host Gary Lineker

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Match of the Day 2 receives unlikely boost with commentary to return for cut-back show

The BBC have confirmed Sunday night's edition of Match of the Day 2 will last for just 20 minutes - but the highlights will feature commentary after Saturday night's debacle

Daily Mirror

What is the BBC’s social media policy and what does it mean for stars like Lineker?

The public service broadcaster’s guidelines are in the spotlight amid a row over a tweet by the presenter

The Guardian - UK

ITV told Ant and Dec's Saturday Night Takeaway 'should know better' as segment ends in tears

'Thought you were better than this Saturday Night Takeaway'

Manchester Evening News

What did Gary Lineker tweet?

Lineker decries ‘immeasurably cruel policy’ in response to Suella Braverman’s immigration bill

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Saturday’s limited Match Of The Day watched by 2.6 million viewers

The show was radically different as it aired for only 20 minutes and did not include presenters or even its famous theme tune.

The Independent UK

How to watch (and stream) the 2023 Oscars

It’s almost time for the Oscars

The Independent UK

Sky TV users face surprise new fees for making a simple set-top box mistake

Some Sky customers might want to take extra care of their set-top boxes with the telly firm announcing new fees if things get lost.

Daily Mirror

Tory MP hails ‘best Match of the Day in years’ after Gary Lineker sidelined for criticising government

Match of the Day went ahead in a reduced format at its sister programme Match of the Day 2 is set to follow suit

The Independent UK

Gary Lineker row hits BBC’s Match of the Day 2 and WSL coverage

Disruption to sports programming continues into second day as pressure grows on BBC chairman Richard Sharp

The Guardian - UK

Inside the BBC amid Gary Lineker crisis - secret 'rightwing watch' WhatsApp to staff 'mutiny'

Insiders reveal the mutinous mood inside the BBC hasn’t been helped by the recent crisis and measures are being taken to monitor bosses behaviour

Daily Mirror

How much is Gary Lineker paid?

Lineker has been the BBC’s highest paid presenter for five years

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Daily Mirror

No Gary Lineker and no pundits - Match of the Day has become a parody amid BBC row

Match of the Day was broadcast on Saturday night amid the row involving Gary Lineker and BBC bosses but was barely-recognisable compared to the institution that has been gracing our screens since 1964

The New Daily

Time to unsubscribe and go outside? The staggering amount we’re paying for streamers

A new YouGov survey releals Australians are spending more than $6 billion a year on subscription entertainment – but there are options.

The Independent UK

BBC fears it cannot sack Lineker or force him to follow social media rules

Exclusive: Presenter is on a two-year contract negotiated before current director general was appointed

Daily Mirror

Match of the Day 2 to air as cut-back BBC show as Gary Lineker gets more backing

Match of the Day 2 host Mark Chapman refused to work on Radio 5 Live on Saturday after the BBC axed Gary Lineker on Friday and the BBC have now made a decision over the programme itself

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The Independent UK

Match of the Day 2 set to be scaled back as BBC crisis goes on

The BBC’s sports coverage has been severely affected after presenters, analysts and commentators withdrew in solidarity with Gary Lineker

Daily Mirror

Match Of The Day viewing figures up half a million with no hosts after Gary Lineker crisis

Match Of The Day viewing figures were up to 2.58million from last Saturday's figure of 2.09million, according to BARB overnights

France 24

BBC crisis escalates as presenters, players support football host Lineker

The BBC was forced to scrap much of its weekend sports programming as the network scrambled to stem an escalating crisis over its suspension of soccer host Gary Lineker for comments criticizing the British government's new asylum policy.

Irish Mirror

Gary Lineker's son says his father won't back down on his word in Match Of The Day row

He said Lineker had been “overwhelmed by the support” of fellow pundits who had withdrawn from various BBC sports shows in solidarity with him

Evening Standard

Gary Lineker set to return as BBC bosses back down in Twitter row

BBC News says talks are “moving in the right direction” but all issues are not “fully resolved”

Daily Mirror

Katherine Ryan claims Oscars 'snub comedy' and admits award season is 'difficult' for her

Katherine Ryan has shared her thoughts on The Oscar's as well as what she looks for when sitting down to watch a film – but despite enjoying rom-coms, she admits Harry Styles has "it all"

Belfast Live

"It's so archaic"-Eamonn Holmes has his say over Gary Lineker BBC row

Match of the Day was on air for just 20 minutes on Saturday night

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