BBC backs down on Gary Lineker and says ‘sorry’
T he BBC on Monday performed a swift U-turn to bring Gary Lineker back to the screen and apologised to viewers after the impartiality row …
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Gary Lineker receives huge support after Match Of The Day return is confirmed
G ary Lineker has received an influx of support from fellow sports pundits, broadcasters and famous faces following the news that he will return to …
Pressure remains for BBC chairman as Lineker row deepens political faultlines
B BC chairman Richard Sharp is under growing pressure, after the controversy ignited by the Gary Lineker impartiality row placed fresh scrutiny on the corporation’s …
Timeline of the Gary Lineker tweet row
G ary Lineker has been embroiled in a row over impartiality after criticising the Government’s Illegal Immigration Bill. The row has made headlines and front …
Gary Lineker to ‘step back’ from Match Of The Day amid asylum remarks row
G ary Lineker will “step back” from presenting Match Of The Day until he and the BBC acquire reached an “agreed and clear position” on …
BBC cuts to classical performing jobs criticised as ‘utterly devastating’
A considerable musicians’ trade union has described proposed cuts to the BBC’s classical performing groups as “utterly devastating”. The BBC has announced plans to scrap …