Channel 4 Takes News Anchor Krishnan Guru-Murthy Off Air For One Week After He Called MP A C****

EXCLUSIVE: Lyse Doucet, the BBC’s international news supremo, has said she felt she was “fighting for the license fee” when broadcasting for weeks on end in Ukraine earlier this year, as she opened up about covering warzones, “painful” World Service cuts and the digital news revolution.

Paul Whitehouse, 64, shared his thoughts about the BBC on the Zoe Ball Breakfast Show today on Radio 2.The Mortimer and Whitehouse: Gone Fishing star explained he felt like Channel 4 and the BBC were “not in the same league”. Paul spoke to Zoe Ball, 51, about teaming up with comedy partner Harry Enfield, 61, once more to tell the BBC’s centenary story tonight, by digging into the broadcaster’s archives.The show, entitled The Love Box in Your Living Room, is inspired by the work of Adam Curtis and will be a spoof documentary that is comically critical of the BBC in honour of its 100 year legacy. Putting on one of his quirky character voices, Paul told Zoe: “Sorry to get a bit serious with you here, Zoe.“But the BBC is a unique institution and so it was a privilege to mock it, if you like,” he continued.READ MORE:  “And if you look at the output, especially when we’re doing the twos, you know. “You think, ‘This little channel BBC Two - what it’s produced is extraordinary. Absolutely extraordinary.’ “No other channel would have done it,” Paul insisted before aiming a cheeky jibe at a broadcasting rival. “I mean, I know people say Channel 4,” he said.

A historic twist! King Charles III appointed England’s second new prime minister in less than two months following Liz Truss‘ whirlwind resignation.

Tory toff Jacob Rees-Mogg has quit government after conceding he would not get a job in Rishi Sunak's Cabinet, despite recanting his claim the new Prime Minister was a "socialist".

Rishi Sunak took aim at Liz Truss during his first address to the nation as prime minister saying "mistakes were made" while she was in office.

Rishi Sunak has officially been appointed the 57th Prime Minister after he met the King at Buckingham Palace today.

BBC following a potential breach of impartiality on Sunday evening. Gary Lineker, 61, who has previously also come under fire for a breach of BBC guidelines, seethed as he took to Twitter to share his thoughts on the situation.  Martine, who is a presenter on BBC News, was taken off air for the comments she made after it was announced Boris Johnson, 58, would be pulling out of the Conservative leadership race.Today Gary retweeted another user, NargisWalker, who shared the details of what had happened to Martine with the caption: “We are all #MartineCroxall.”“Oh for crying out loud,” Gary added above the original tweet, seemingly implying that he did not agree with the BBC’s decision. Martine got in trouble after she said she was “gleeful” during her introduction to Sunday evening’s edition of The Papers.She made the remark at 10.30pm, which was about 90 minutes after Boris announced he would not be standing in the leadership contest. Martine told viewers: “Well this is all very exciting, isn’t it?”Positively beaming, the presenter continued: “Am I allowed to be this gleeful? Well I am.”Later on in the programme, which sees experts discuss the main news stories of the day, Martine admitted she may have breached the BBC’s guidelines.This came after she laughed at one guest’s comment mocking the former prime minister. “I shouldn’t probably [laugh],” she said.

A BBC News presenter has been taken off air for a potential impartiality breach after asking “Am I allowed to be this gleeful?” on a political program yesterday following Boris Johnson’s decision to pull out of the race to be Prime Minister.

BBC News presenter Martine Croxall has enraged some viewers for her reaction to the news that Boris Johnson would not join the race for prime minister.

Gary Lineker, 61, is known for his outspoken Twitter presence and today was no different as he shared his view on Boris Johnson dropping out of the Tory leadership race. While the Match of the Day presenter quipped over the country's state, many Twitter users told the broadcaster to "stick to football" while also further jibing the broadcaster to "stop ripping off taxpayers".Gary took to Twitter to share his opinion on Boris' latest move minutes after the news broke in view of his 8.6 million followers.He quipped: "Boris pulling out.That might be a first."Although Gary's naughty quip was met with plenty of laughs from hundreds of commenters, several also took the opportunity to hit out at the presenter.MSMScumMedia raged: "You stop ripping off the taxpayers that would be a first."In a swift comeback, Gary remarked: "I pay top rate tax.

Rishi Sunak could replace Liz Truss as Prime Minister later today after Boris Johnson ruled himself out of the race for No 10.

Boris Johnson has dramatically pulled out the race for 10 Downing Street after admitting he cannot unite the warring Conservative Party.

Boris Johnson.The actor and comedian seemed to feel there was nothing funny about the prospect of him returning, however slim. Johnson, who reportedly rushed back from a holiday in the Bahamas after being alerted to the political turmoil of the Tory Party following the resignation of Liz Truss, is now said that he will give his best shot at running again.Truss had declared that it was unsustainable for her to remain in the leadership seat after so many of her policies - including the ill-fated mini-budget she'd put together with ex-Chancellor Kwasi Kwarteng - had been reversed.One poll suggested that 55 percent of Tory MPs were keen to see the return of Boris Johnson - and a panicked-sounding Stephen Fry took to Twitter to explain how he'd feel if his worst fears were realised."Allow me to add F**K NO! Never ever ever. Hell’s teeth and a bucket of blood," he exclaimed.The passionate actor added in view of his 12.5 million followers: "Seriously, what kind of resistance can we engage in to stop this imponderably catastrophic eventuality?"I love my country: to see it being shafted by this unspeakably squalid moral vacuum … HELL NO." (sic)He even tagged Boris Johnson in his rant, exclaiming: "No @BorisJohnson no no no no no NO! Under absolutely no circumstances.

Brian May, 75, has described his “anger and disgust” at the way the current Conservative government has conducted itself in a rage-fuelled rant on Instagram. In view of his 3.1 million followers, the Queen musician called for a general election and suggested the reinstatement of Boris Johnson, 58, as Prime Minister would be “the last straw”.Yesterday Liz Truss, 47, told the public she would be stepping down as PM and that her replacement would be appointed in the space of just one week. However, many people across the country are now calling for a general election, including the Queen guitarist. “This morning I feel anger and disgust,” May began in a furious rant, as he posted a picture of an article discussing who might be the next Conservative Prime Minister with a big red cross through it. “The appalling, inexcusable ruination of our country.That’s what ALL these ‘candidates’ stand for,” he wrote. “They are all complicit in this mess which has made us the laughing stock of the world.“The people of this country demand THEIR right to choose our next leader,” he continued.“Nothing less than an IMMEDIATE GENERAL ELECTION is acceptable.“Even to consider reinstating the disgraced liar Boris Johnson is the last straw.” The musician insisted: “We CANNOT let this bunch of clowns do this to us any more.“They need to be removed and replaced, never to return.

The Tory leadership election is heating up as a new prime minister is set to be chosen next week following Liz Truss' bombshell resignation.

Ricky Gervais, 61, took to Twitter this evening to lighten the mood after Liz Truss, 47, announced her resignation as Prime Minister earlier today.The After Life star teased his appointment “wouldn’t be the weirdest news” as fans rushed to the comment section to share their thoughts on the matter.Gervais tweeted out a picture of himself hilariously superimposed outside of the Downing Street residence, telling jokes while a beer rested on his podium.“And it wouldn't even be in the top 10 weirdest news stories of the year,” Gervais captioned the photograph with a laughing emoji. Gervais’ followers rushed to the comments section to join in on the hilarity in the wake of today’s political chaos. Many included pictures of Number 10’s very own Larry the cat, with David quipping: “Ricky, the post has been filled.”Meanwhile, others seemed to love the idea, with Ian commenting: “The acceptance speech alone would make this a great idea.”“This is the PM we all need and deserve,” wrote Neil, while Rob added: “I’d vote for that.”“And based on the last few PMs, it won’t affect your tours as it’s only a part time job,” Andrew joked.“Imagining Ricky in front of parliament giving them the Golden Globes treatment!” Tim penned in reference to Gervais’ famously brutal comedy roasts at the glitzy A-lister event. In her resignation speech, Truss announced that a new leader is to be selected next Friday.Truss succeeded Boris Johnson as Prime Minister on September 6 after defeating Rishi Sunak in the Conservative Party leadership contest.Resigning after just 44 days in office, she will be remembered as the shortest-serving PM in British history.There have been reports of Johnson standing for re-election, as the Conservative Party have just one

Loose Women Linda Robson has finally spoke out and address rumours about a feud after she 'refused' to clasp when This Morning won at the National Television Awards last week.

Loose Women star Coleen Nolan told Linda Robson to "be quiet" in a heated row during the latest show.Tuesday's episode (October 18) of the ITV daytime programme saw the pair debate the potential return of ousted Prime Minister Boris Johnson alongside their fellow panellists Ruth Langsford and Janet Street-Porter.While Linda confessed she would gladly welcome Boris' return, she was met with criticism from Coleen.READ MORE:Loose Women's Coleen Nolan tells ITV studio audience to 'get out' after outburstAs Linda claimed Boris' wife Carrie was responsible for his rule-breaking birthday party during the coronavirus pandemic lockdown, Coleen saw red.Describing Boris as "really pleasant", she also claimed the politician had "done the best job he could do" while leading the UK through the coronavirus pandemic.She argued: "No other Prime Minister has had to deal with Covid or anything."He wasn't actually having a party, his wife bought a cake in. Yes, she did."Alas, Coleen wasn't having it.Looking across the panel towards Linda, the Celebrity Big Brother winner replied: "Oh, be quiet.

Loose Women's Coleen Nolan told the ITV audience to "get out" after they launched a poll that divided opinion.Coleen was joined by Ruth Langsford, Jane Moore and Janet Street-Porter as they discussed current affairs and the topic of conversation landed on the government.The women spoke about current Prime Minister Liz Truss and opened up the floor for debate.READ MORE: This Morning fans torn over The Chase's Mark Labbett's 'different' appearance on showThe panellists thought they heard audience members shouting in support for Boris Johnson and asked them to speak up, but the response left Coleen seething.Nolan thought they had shouted "no" and asked them in shock if they "wanted Boris back".The audience cheered but the former singer couldn't believe what she was hearing.She appeared to jokingly tell the audience off and sent them out of the studio as their opposing positions clearly infuriated her.Coleen said: "Get out," as she pointed her finger behind her, towards the back of the studio.Nolan then rhetorically asked: "Who let this lot in?"Ruth Langsford then changed the subject and asked "whether Liz Truss should resign" and the audience gave a show of hands.A large majority of the studio put their hands up and Ruth then revealed that they had hosted a poll on Twitter, in which 88% of people said "yes".Ruth quipped: "Overwhelmingly, people are saying she should resign.