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BBC chief denies Emily Maitlis’s ‘Tory agent’ claims

Chairman Richard Sharp tells MPs that former Newsnight presenter was ‘completely wrong’

The Guardian - UK

BBC board member 'liked anti-SNP tweet by accident', corporation head claims

The BBC board member who Emily Maitlis described as an “active agent of the Tory party” liked a tweet criticising the SNP by mistake,…

The National (Scotland)

BBC boss rejects bias claims over Joe Lycett's appearance on Laura Kuenssberg show

Tim Davie told MPs on the Commons Digital, Culture, Media and Sports Committee the BBC had only recieved 28 complaints about the comedian's comments even after a right-wing newspaper splashed an attack on its front page.

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BBC bosses say Emily Maitlis’ criticism of Newsnight case was ‘completely wrong’

The BBC director-general and chairman addressed Emily Maitlis’ speech while appearing before a Digital, Culture, Media and Sport Committee.

The Independent UK

Emily Maitlis: Andrew ‘told everyone he was happy’ with Newsnight interview

The journalist said she does not feel guilty that the Duke of York stepped down from public life following the broadcast.

The Independent UK

Four anti-vaccine protesters sentenced for threatening BBC’s Nick Watt

Demonstrators called Newsnight journalist a traitor before chasing him at rally near Downing Street

The Guardian - UK

David Dimbleby criticises Emily Maitlis over Cummings ‘polemic’

Veteran broadcaster says monologue about Dominic Cummings’ lockdown breach should have been phrased as questions

The Guardian - UK

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BBC insiders back Emily Maitlis's claims about 'Tory agent' influencing output

BBC insiders have said Emily Maitlis was right when she said that Sir Robbie Gibb was an “active agent” of the Tory party who was influencing…

The National (Scotland)

Dimbleby says Maitlis should not have made Newsnight monologue a ‘polemic’

The veteran broadcaster also dismissed the idea a call from No 10 put pressure on the BBC to rebuke Maitlis and her team.

The Independent UK

BBC says ‘in no way’ did government prompt it to censure Emily Maitlis

Broadcaster denies any pressure from No 10 to apologise for presenter’s criticism of Dominic Cummings

The Guardian - UK

Emily Maitlis is finally free to say what needed saying: the BBC has lost its nerve

In a raw and personal analysis, the former Newsnight presenter reveals a broadcaster that has been cowed by government, says Guardian columnist Gaby Hinsliff

The Guardian - UK

When an agent of the Tory party decides the BBC’s ‘bias’, it’s a huge problem

All too often, news media are primed to back down, even apologise, to prove how fair they are. That can be exploited, says journalist Emily Maitlis

The Guardian - UK

Emily Maitlis’s former Newsnight editor praises ‘brilliant’ MacTaggart Lecture

The journalist, who left the BBC earlier this year, said the media was often guilty of ‘normalising’ populist views in the name of balance.

The Independent UK

Emily Maitlis says 'active Tory agent' has grip on BBC in no-holds-barred speech

Former BBC Newsnight presenter Emily Maitlis gave a no-holds-barred speech - where she launched an attack on Robbie Gibb

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‘Active agent of Tory party’ shaping BBC news coverage, says Emily Maitlis

Former Newsnight presenter says broadcaster ‘sought to pacify’ No 10

The National (Scotland)

Emily Maitlis says BBC board member is 'active agent of the Conservative party'

EMILY Maitlis has alleged that a BBC board member is an “active agent of the Conservative party” who molds the corporation’s news…

Evening Standard

BBC ‘sought to pacify’ No10 after Newsnight rebuke, says Emily Maitlis

Emily Maitlis said the BBC “sought to pacify” Downing Street by issuing a swift apology for her Newsnight monologue about Dominic Cummings.

The Guardian - UK

Emily Maitlis says ‘active Tory party agent’ shaping BBC news output

Former Newsnight presenter says former No 10 communications chief Sir Robbie Gibb on board acting as ‘arbiter of impartiality’

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The Independent UK

Emily Maitlis says BBC ‘sought to pacify’ Number 10 over Newsnight monologue

Maitlis left the BBC earlier this year and said the media was often guilty of ‘normalising’ populist views in the name of balance.

Wales Online

Channel 4 commissions Prince Andrew: The Musical which will take satirical look at Queen's disgraced son

It's part of the channel's 40th anniversary commissions

Daily Mirror

Jeremy Paxman's health battle as University Challenge host stands down after 28 years

The Newsnight presenter was diagnosed with Parkinson's after a nasty fall while out walking his dog along with experiencing other mild symptoms of the degenerative condition

The Guardian - UK

Jeremy Paxman to step down as University Challenge host

Presenter was diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease last year and has hosted the show for 28 years

Daily Record

Jeremy Paxman leaves University Challenge after 28 years amid Parkinson's battle

TV star Jeremy Paxman has presented the BBC show since 1994, and he will film his last episode this autumn after 28 years on air.

The National (Scotland)

Emily Maitlis to deliver James MacTaggart memorial lecture at TV Festival

FORMER Newsnight presenter Emily Maitlis has said it is an “honour beyond belief” after it was revealed she will deliver the prestigious James…

The Independent UK

Emily Maitlis to deliver MacTaggart Memorial Lecture at Edinburgh TV Festival

The broadcaster’s keynote speech later this month will explore the ‘threat to reporting the news and holding power to account across the globe’.

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