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The people who have joined the BBC boycott in solidarity with Gary Lineker as shows axed

Neither Football Focus nor Final Score survived on BBC One, while Radio 5 Live’s radio coverage was radically altered throughout the day

Manchester Evening News

Who are the presenters and journalists who joined BBC boycott in solidarity with Gary Lineker?

The PA news agency looks at the high-profile figures who have pulled out of programmes.

The Independent UK

BBC forced to scrap Radio 5 Live coverage as Mark Chapman and Colin Murray step down

The BBC's football coverage on Saturday will be limited after the broadcaster controversially forced presenter Gary Lineker to "step back" for criticising the government

Daily Mirror

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Who has joined BBC boycott in solidarity with Gary Lineker?

BBC forced to axe some Saturday football shows

The Independent UK

Who is boycotting the BBC is solidarity with Gary Lineker

More followed Alan Shearer and Ian Wright after the pair announced on Friday their boycott of this weekend’s Match of the Day

Wales Online

Colin Murray pulls out of BBC Radio show over Gary Lineker row

A number of other BBC shows have been pulled today including Football Focus

Belfast Live

Colin Murray asks Countdown viewers to help him spruce up his TV wardrobe

The Dundonald TV personality is also celebrating his 46th birthday today

Belfast Live

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Colin Murray reflects on his 'good and bad moments' working alongside Ronnie O'Sullivan

Colin Murray presented Eurosport's coverage of snooker between 2015 and 2021 and has shared his memories of working alongside Ronnie O'Sullivan, who had a role as a pundit

Daily Mirror

Countdown host Colin Murray ‘splits from wife Carly Paradis after 11 years of marriage’

Murray sparked speculation that he split from the Line of Duty composer last month

Evening Standard

Countdown's Colin Murray 'secretly splits from Line of Duty composer wife' after 11 years

Countdown's newest host Colin Murray and Carly Paradis are said to have 'quietly' ended their relationship last year and told close friends about their split

Daily Mirror

Colin Murray on exploring home and meeting the faces behind the food in new BBC Northern Ireland series

"We were getting to go to a particular place every day and getting to know the people which is always a privilege"

Belfast Live

Colin Murray on going from Countdown fan to one of the 'best seats' in quiz show history

Last month, the Dundonald man was announced as the permanent host of the iconic quiz show after temporarily filling in for Anne Robinson

Belfast Live

Food Fest Northern Ireland: BBC series to celebrate the country’s growing food and drink scene

The show will explore what we eat, where it comes from, how it is produced and why it matters

Belfast Live

Rachel Riley on Colin Murray landing Countdown presenting gig: ‘The show deserves someone who loves it’

EXCLUSIVE: The Channel 4 star heaps praise on the Northern Irish broadcaster, who first replaced Anne Robinson as guest presenter in July

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The Independent UK

‘They apparently tune in’: Susie Dent names two surprise Hollywood stars that watch Countdown

Could they be future Dictionary Corner guests?

Chronicle Live

Colin Murray revealed as new Countdown host following Anne Robinson exit

Former Weakest Link presenter Anne Robinson stepped down from the Channel 4 gameshow after just one year

Liverpool Echo

Who Colin Murray is as Channel 4's Countdown announces Anne Robinson's replacement

Anne stepped down from her role on the show after just one year

Belfast Live

Countdown: Colin Murray confirmed as permanent host of show

The 45-year-old had stepped in temporarily to replace Anne Robinson who stepped down as host last year

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The Independent UK

Colin Murray says it is ‘career dream’ to be made permanent host of Countdown

The news was announced on Steph’s Packed Lunch on Wednesday.

Daily Mirror

Countdown's new host is Colin Murray as Irish radio host takes over from Anne Robinson

Anne Robinson was previously the host of the Channel 4 gameshow but stepped down after just a year amid rumours of backstage squabbles with her co-stars

The National (Scotland)

There's plenty to be happy about in the Fair City of Perth

"I CAN understand why Perth was named Scotland’s happiest place,” says lifelong resident Colin Murray.

Daily Mirror

Les Dennis says 'only a fool' would try and impersonate Del Boy's grandad in West End

Les Dennis is joining the cast of hit West End show Only Fools & Horses but is fully aware that being a copy of Del Boy's Grandad might not be the best idea

Daily Mirror

Pointless star Alexander Armstrong lifts lid on turning down offer to host Countdown

Alexander Armstrong left Good Morning Britain host Adil Ray stunned as he explained his decision not to take on an offer to host Countdown

Belfast Live

Colin Murray was Carl Frampton's 'carry out' hero after New York fight

One of Frampton's most famous nights almost turned into a dry celebration until Murray turned up

Belfast Live

Colin Murray on why Countdown is his dream job and one of the best nights of his life

"It's a job personally from my point of view that I'd never give it up if I had it permanently, they'd have to drag me out of the studio. Channel 4 could close down and I'd still turn up!"

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