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Now on BBC rolling coverage (!) page:
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/entertainment-arts-64938252
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/entertainment-arts-64938252
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Vampire Bat, Flea, Leech, Bed Bug, Tory Scum - they're all the blood-sucking same - Genus Parasitus.
John
No resignations at the bbc so far - Government has told tham to hang on I'm sure...
https://www.theguardian.com/footbal...harp-gary-lineker-suspension-match-of-the-day
Be a great shame if this ends in some sort of compromise that leaves Davie and Sharp in post. They have been rocked by the popular groundswell of support for Lineker and the pressure could have built until neither’s position remained tenable.Sky News is reporting that it understands Gary Lineker will return to hosting on the BBC. In a post it said: “ It’s understood the corporation will apologise to the Match of the Day presenter.
“It is unclear if he will be back on air for the FA Cup quarter-finals this weekend, but a BBC announcement is expected later today.”
https://www.theguardian.com/media/l...088ed9e3367ea8#block-640ef1148f088ed9e3367ea8
They have been rocked by the popular groundswell of support for Lineker and the pressure could have built until neither’s position remained tenable.
Statement from Director-General of the BBC, Tim Davie:
Statement from Director-General of the BBC, Tim Davie:
“Everyone recognises this has been a difficult period for staff, contributors, presenters and, most importantly, our audiences. I apologise for this. The potential confusion caused by the grey areas of the BBC’s social media guidance that was introduced in 2020 is recognised. I want to get matters resolved and our sport content back on air.
“Impartiality is important to the BBC. It is also important to the public. The BBC has a commitment to impartiality in its Charter and a commitment to freedom of expression. That is a difficult balancing act to get right where people are subject to different contracts and on air positions, and with different audience and social media profiles. The BBC’s social media guidance is designed to help manage these sometimes difficult challenges and I am aware there is a need to ensure that the guidance is up to this task. It should be clear, proportionate, and appropriate.
“Accordingly, we are announcing a review led by an independent expert – reporting to the BBC – on its existing social media guidance, with a particular focus on how it applies to freelancers outside news and current affairs. The BBC and myself are aware that Gary is in favour of such a review.
“Shortly, the BBC will announce who will conduct that review. Whilst this work is undertaken, the BBC’s current social media guidance remains in place.
“Gary is a valued part of the BBC and I know how much the BBC means to Gary, and I look forward to him presenting our coverage this coming weekend.”
Statement from Gary Lineker:
“I am glad that we have found a way forward. I support this review and look forward to getting back on air.”
Unlike those salt of the earth BBC execs.Just like in football then........players are bigger than managers. Gary has never been in the real world since his paper run...
So you’ve had enough of experts have you .Would this be an actual independent expert, or an 'expert' with murky connections to the Tory Party? Who is this expert? A name would be useful.
So you’ve had enough of experts have you .
That’s what they’re hoping for, a no cost low profile reverse ferret. The grey areas Davie talks about is the convenient space he and that crook Sharp can operate in and exploit to drive home Tory party messaging and suppress any resistance from staff and contributors.Be a great shame if this ends in some sort of compromise that leaves Davie and Sharp in post. They have been rocked by the popular groundswell of support for Lineker and the pressure could have built until neither’s position remained tenable.