hello and welcome to the programme. the impact of bbc sports presenter gary lineker s removalfrom match of the day is continuing to affect the bbc s sports output today. the controversy over the broadcaster and his tweets criticising the uk government s policy on asylum seekers shows no sign of abating. he d been told by the bbc to step back from presenting its flagship football show match of the day. on saturday, it led to widespread disruption of the corporation s football coverage, as fellow presenters and commentators pulled out in support of the former england international. steffan powell reports. here is the best of the day s action. a match of the day like no other, not even a theme tune. just football and fan noise. i am going to walk my dog and do my shopping. would you mind letting me do it on my own? but this disagreement between gary lineker and bbc bosses is now much more than one programme. he went on to say that he could not comment on decisions about his
was watched by 2.58 million tv viewers on bbc one. today, in coverage of the women s super league, there was no bbc in house commentary and there were no pundits to talk about the game either. this report from steffan powell. here now is the best of the day s action. a match of the day like no other, not even a theme tune. just football and fan noise. i am going to walk my dog and do my shopping. would you mind letting me do it on my own? but this disagreement between gary lineker and bbc bosses is now much more than one programme. he went on to say that he could not comment on decisions about his future just yet. and one former director general is calling for calm. we have lost a couple of sports programmes so far, which is obviously disappointing for match of the day fans who got a much truncated version of match of the day, but walking into the bbc this morning, for a place which is meant to be in complete crisis, is its usual rather boring, solid self. for others, though,
the british and us governments scramble to reassure their tech start up sectors after the collapse of one of the main sources of funding, the silicon valley bank. and hollywood is getting ready for its big night. we ll take a look at what s in store at the oscars. the impact of gary lineker s removal from match of the day is continuing to affect the bbc s sports output. coverage of the women s super league and tonight s match of the day two programme have been hit because fellow presenters and commentators refuse to work in support of the presenter. the bbc had forced gary lineker to step back from his duties after he posted a tweet criticising the government s language on migrants. the prime minister says the controversy is a matter for the bbc, but opposition mps have accused the corporation of bowing to pressure from the conservatives to sanction the presenter. with more, here s our media correspondent, david sillito. have you spoken to tim davie yet, mr lineker? i m going
the british and us governments scramble to reassure their tech start up sectors after the collapse of one of the main sources of funding, the silicon valley bank. hello and welcome to bbc news. the impact of gary lineker s removal from the match of the day programme in the uk is continuing to affect the bbc s sports output. coverage of the women s super league and sunday evenings match of the day 2 programme have been hit because fellow presenters and commentators refuse to work in support of the presenter. the bbc had forced gary lineker to step back from his duties after he posted a tweet criticising the government s language on migrants. the prime minister says the controversy is a matter for the bbc, but opposition mps have accused the corporation of bowing to pressure from the conservatives to sanction the presenter. with more, here s our media correspondent, david sillito. have you spoken to tim davie yet, mr lineker? i i m going to walk my dog and i m going to do my sh
hello and welcome to bbc world news. the impact of gary lineker s removal from the match of the day programme in the uk is continuing to affect the bbc s sports output. coverage of the women s super league, and sunday evenings, match of the day 2 programme, have been hit, because fellow presenters and commentators refuse to work, in support of the presenter. the bbc had forced gary lineker to step back from his duties, after he posted a tweet criticising the government s language on migrants. the prime minister says the controversy is a matter for the bbc, but opposition mps have accused the corporation, of bowing to pressure from the conservatives to sanction the presenter. with more, here s our media correspondent, david sillito. have you spoken to tim davie yet, mr lineker? i i m going to walk my dog and i m going to do my shopping, so would you mind letting me do it on my own? the agenda this morning for gary lineker was walking the dog, shopping and saying nothing ab