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Gary Lineker says he’s ‘allowed an opinion’ after leaving the BBC

Lineker stepped down as the presenter of ‘Match Of The Day’ after 26 years in May last year

The Independent UK

Gary Lineker on life after the BBC: I’m not treading on so many eggshells

Lineker stepped down as the presenter of Match Of The Day after 26 years in May last year.

Evening Standard

World Cup 2026: The BBC's presenters, pundits, commentators and reporters in full

The BBC's World Cup 2026 team of presenters, pundits, commentators and reporters has been revealed with a stellar line-up from the broadcaster

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Why Amol Rajan had to say goodbye to the Today programme

IN FOCUS: Whether you’re a fan of the ‘Today’ host’s warm, conversational tone or bristle at his informal presenting style, Amol Rajan certainly knows how to get an audience talking. As one of the BBC’s most ubiquitous faces steps down from his biggest gig yet, Katie Rosseinsky looks at how…

The Independent UK

Gary Lineker on building his podcast empire, being single and what he really thinks about the BBC

If you thought it was all over for Gary Lineker after he quit the Beeb, think again — the podcast king is now a bona fide media mogul who we are going to hear a whole lot more of in 2026

Evening Standard

BBC in its happiest place – reporting on and analysing itself

Chair Samir Shah is a picture of misery before MPs while Robbie Gibb proves the master of deflection

The Guardian - UK

Maybe the BBC can learn a thing or two about fake news from Trump

The broadcaster didn’t make a very good job of its untruth – possibly because it hasn’t had as much practice

The Guardian - UK

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The BBC is in a British Broadcasting Crisis – and only has itself to blame

STATE OF THE ARTS: From Glastonbury to ‘MasterChef’ to the split with Nadiya Hussain, the BBC has been embroiled in a succession of intensifying scandals over the past few weeks. Fiona Sturges asks why the Beeb can’t seem to stop shooting itself in the foot

The Independent UK

Who are the BBC pundits and commentators for the FA Cup final?

The BBC pundits and commentators for the FA Cup final have been announced, with an all-star cast present

FourFourTwo

‘I feel really, really cross at incredibly dumb decisions’: Stephen Sackur on the end of HARDtalk – and leaving the BBC

For 19 years he has held the powerful to account on a show that attracts huge audiences around the world. Now it is over. He discusses his anger with management, his pride in his team – and what he’ll do next

The Guardian - UK

Huge BBC star 'in talks to replace Gregg Wallace on MasterChef' after 'sexual misconduct' scandal

Wallace, 60, resigned from the show in November after a series of sexual misconduct allegations

Evening Standard

Saturday Kitchen star tipped to replace Gregg Wallace on Masterchef

Presenter exited the cooking shows amid an investigation into ‘inappropriate’ comments

The Independent UK

Neil Young backtracked on his takedown of ‘corporate’ Glastonbury – but he was right

STATE OF THE ARTS: Before walking back the decision, the ‘Heart of Gold’ singer-songwriter said he was turning down a headline slot at the 2025 festival because it was under the ‘corporate control’ of the BBC. He wasn’t exactly wrong, writes Louis Chilton... but it’s complicated

The Independent UK

Next Match of the Day presenter: Who could host after Gary Lineker exit?

Mark Chapman and Alex Scott are among the contenders

Evening Standard

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Election TV review: Clive Myrie’s chicken grilling kicks off chaotic four-channel extravaganza

Beeb dominates the visuals battle, as stilted political podcaster chat blights ITV and Channel 4 coverage

BBC's Wimbledon 2024 coverage to get big picture boost that'll please the purists

The Beeb will broadcast Wimbledon tennis in 4K HDR again.

What Hi-Fi?

Euro 2024 is a disappointing death blow for 4K broadcasts – but there’s hope for HDR

Euro 2024 not being captured in 4K is very disappointing for football fans who for years have had the tasty UHD carrot dangled in front of them.

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Euro 2024: Who are the BBC presenters, pundits and commentators?

The BBC's Euro 2024 presenting, punditry and commentary line-ups are sure to feature plenty of familiar faces

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Evening Standard

OPINION - Lauren Laverne has ruined Desert Island Discs: bring back Kirsty Young

It seems like the same programme. The dreamy opening theme with its soaring strings, the cosy tête-à-tête between host and guest, the interspersed tracks ranging from classical to pop to world music. But there is something wrong with Desert Island Discs, whose guest today is Delia Smith. Like other fans…

BBC confirms death of Top Gear, but there are still 33 series available to stream on iPlayer

Evening Standard

Is Nicky Campbell replacing Huw Edwards? Social media speculates after King's Speech appearance

Charles III’s first King’s Speech since assuming the monarchy was filled with nearly two dozen bills to shape the government’s direction over the next year.

The Guardian - UK

ITV’s dream team fails to gain edge over BBC in World Cup final coverage

Not even Emma Hayes, Jill Scott and Ian Wright could undo ITV’s tactical errors in catching the buzz of the final

Evening Standard

The rest is Lineker: he strikes gold as a podcast mogul

Media Watch: As BBC bosses found earlier this year: don’t underestimate Gary Lineker

FourFourTwo

What time is Match of the Day on this weekend?

Match of the Day kicks off on Saturday night to bring you the best of the day's Premier League action

The Independent UK

Stormzy’s new star author Taylor-Dior Rumble on writing Merky’s first romcom: ‘I kid you not, I Googled “How to write a book”’

As British rapper Stormzy’s imprint #Merky Books releases its first romcom, Ellie Muir speaks to Taylor-Dior Rumble, the author of ‘The Situationship’, which now looks to be one of the biggest hits of the summer

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