Gary Lineker and the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ β€“ is the row now over?
The Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ's Media and Arts Correspondent David Sillito explains how this all started, and what the lasting impact might be on the corporation.
Gary Lineker and the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ have resolved their differences. It's been confirmed the Match of the Day presenter will be back on TV this weekend. He was suspended for comparing the government's language about immigration to that used by Nazi Germany. The Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ's Director General, Tim Davie, says there'll now be a review of impartiality rules for social media, led by an independent expert - with a focus on freelancers outside of news and current affairs.There was disruption to sports programmes across the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ at the weekend as presenters walked out in solidarity with Lineker.
So how did we get here? What impact does this row have on the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ? And how could it be resolved long-term? For 5 Minutes On, the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ's Media and Arts Correspondent David Sillito, unpicks what the row's all about.
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