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Our roundup of the day's media stories, including BBC criticised over drive for exclusives and James Alexander Gordon dies

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BBC photographer outside Cliff Richard's house
The BBC was believed to have been tipped off about the raid. Photograph: Peter/Barcroft Media

BBC's Cliff Richard raid coverage driven by pressure for exclusives
South Yorkshire police say editorial guidelines were broken as head of news looks for more aggressive newsgathering

James Alexander Gordon dies at 78
Scottish broadcaster ended four-decade stint of announcing BBC radio classified results in 2013 after being diagnosed with cancer

New Doctor fights tight budgets and BBC politics
Peter Capaldi says playing the Time Lord is 'very intense' and hopes his portrayal brings back 'mystery and strangeness'

Sunday People editor to leave post
James Scott and deputy editor Nick Buckley to leave positions as part of newspaper's editorial merger with the Sunday Mirror

Sky faces inquiry over MH17 report
Ofcom received more than 200 complaints over broadcast of reporter Colin Brazier picking through luggage at crash site

Music videos to carry age rating from October
David Cameron announces pilot to protect children from graphic content, saying rules for online videos should be in line with content bought offline

London Live to halt entertainment commissioning
Evgeny Lebedev's local TV station opts to boost news and current affairs to align content more closely with Evening Standard's audience

BBC confirms plans for Miranda Hart-fronted Generation Game revival
BBC1 controller says corporation is 'working closely' with comedy star after she appeared to distance herself from plan

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BBC's long struggle to present the facts without fear or favour
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Today's headlines

The Guardian

Julian Assange says he will leave Ecuador's embassy in London 'soon'. P4
Jeremy Paxman's A-Z is the hot ticket at the Edinburgh festival fringe. P5
Classical musicians discuss addiction problems in Channel 4 documentary. P6
Online music videos to get age rating in pilot scheme. P7
MPs could quiz BBC on Cliff Richard raid. P8
Danielle George to present Royal Institution Christmas lectures on BBC4. P9
Hundreds of police employees disciplined over use of social media. P9
Kellie Maloney and White Dee join Celebrity Big Brother house. P10
Ofcom to investigate Sky News over MH17 report. P11
James Alexander Gordon, voice of BBC radio's football results, dies at 78. P11
Fifteen years of eBay UK. P13
The BBC's long struggle to present the facts without fear or favour. P24-27
Aaron Paul on life after Breaking Bad. G2 P10-11
On set with Channel 5's improvised drama Suspects. G2 P16-17

Daily Telegraph

Judy Murray to take part in Strictly Come Dancing. P2
Screenwriter hits out at Telegraph's film critic. P3
Classical musicians discuss addiction problems in Channel 4 documentary. P8
Monty Python fans complain to Ofcom after swearing was cut from live broadcast on Gold. P9
James Schneider: Facebook's 'satire' alerts rather spoli the punchline. P18

Financial Times

Julian Assange says he will leave Ecuador's embassy in London 'soon'. P1,3

The Times

YouTube to carry film-style guidance to protect children. P3
Police deal with BBC over Sir Cliff Richard raid 'unforgivable'. P5
TMS: Lauren Bacall's disastrous interview with The Daily Telegraph. P11
Miranda Hart denies role on BBC Generation Game. P15
Islamic TV channel condemned for bias. P20
Creator of internet pop-up ads apologises for its creation. P21
Review: Paxo. P23
Ofcom receives complaints about lack of swearing on Monty Python show. P22
Obituary: broadcaster James Alexander Gordon. P53

The Independent

First night review: Jeremy Paxman. P7
Ofcom recieves complaints about lack of swearing on Monty Python show. P7
Ex-policeman jailed for selling stories to The Sun. P10
Police officers investigated for racist or threatening social media posts. P11
Online music videos to get age-appropriate ratings. P14
Theatre critic alleges Sunday Express fired him over 'revenge porn' photos. P19
Voice of football results James Alexander Gordon dies aged 78. P20
BBC chief to face MPs over Cliff Richard 'leak'. P20

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Online music videos to get age-appropriate ratings. P5
Head of BBC and police chief summoned over raid on Sir Cliff Richard's home. P9
Police officers under investigation over social media posts. P11
New Doctor Who star Peter Capaldi says he's unlikely to become tabloid fodder. P15
Judy Murray confirmed to compete in Strictly Come Dancing. P15
First night review: Paxo. P17
Monty Python fans complain show 'was not filthy enough'. P24

Wall Street Journal Europe

Julian Assange says he will leave Ecuador's embassy in London 'soon'. P6
Online advertising firms still fight losses. P19

Daily Mail

MPs to quiz BBC and police on Cliff Richard raid. P1,4
Jeremy Paxman sparks controversy with jokes about old people at Edinburgh festival fringe. P3
Judy Murray to take part in Strictly Come Dancing. P5
James Alexander Gordon, voice of BBC radio's football results, dies at 78. P7
Max Clifford out of jail for his brother's funeral. P7
Julian Assange says he will leave Ecuador's embassy in London 'soon'. P8
Richard Littlejohn: Cliff Richard raid turns British justice upside down. P17
Monty Python fans complain to Ofcom after swearing was cut from live broadcast on Gold. P28
Miranda Hart to be the new Generation Game host. P29

Daily Express

Celebrity Big Brother coverage. P1-3
Voice of football results James Alexander Gordon dies aged 78. P5
Judy Murray confirmed to compete in Strictly Come Dancing. P7
Peter Capaldi says Doctor Who has a tight budget. P18

The Sun

Online music videos to get age rating in pilot scheme. P6
Max Clifford out of jail for his brother's funeral. P7
Celebrity Big Brother coverage. P9
Julian Assange says he will leave Ecuador's embassy in London 'soon'. P25
The X Factor coverage. P27
Judy Murray to take part in Strictly Come Dancing. P28
Geordie Shore coverage. P28-29

Daily Mirror

Online music videos to be age rated. P2
Head of BBC and police chief summoned over raid on Sir Cliff Richard's home. P7
New Doctor Who admits he's struggling to find his feet as a Time Lord. P7
Ian Hyland on TV. P13
Celebrity Big Brother coverage. P19
Voice of football results James Alexander Gordon dies aged 78. P25
Interview with sports presenter Jake Humphrey. P30

Daily Star

Celebrity Big Brother coverage. P1,4-7
Judy Murray confirmed to compete in Strictly Come Dancing. P3
Head of BBC and police chief summoned over raid on Cliff Richard's home. P9
TV viewers complain language on Monty Python show was not strong enough. P17
Sky bosses say 20% of their stars and writers will be from ethnic minorities by 2016. P20
Facebook and Twitter top of the list of things Brits can't give up. P26
BBC bosses give the green light to second series of Happy Valley. P35
Peter Capaldi says Doctor Who has a tight budget. P35

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