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Gary Lineker is reportedly set to return to TV screens next week, following his removal from Match of the Day this weekend.

BBC director-general Tim Davie has personally apologised for the disruption

Gary Lineker’s son has said he thinks the sports presenter will return to Match Of The Day – but that he would not “back down on his word”, according to reports.

The dramatic events at the the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) yesterday have brought to the fore the perennial issue of free speech as well as the growing concern over the use of social me...

Saturdays MOTD had no commentary or analysis, after Lineker was suspended for allegedly breaching BBC impartiality guidelines

Lineker was told to step back from hosting Match of the Day in a row over impartiality.

The turmoil with BBC programming has extended into a second day with Match of the Day 2 and live coverage of the Women’s Super League set to go ahead without presenters. The BBC’s decision to stand Gary Lineker down from presenting Match of the Day on Friday sparked chaos within the corporation with walkouts from pundits and commentators severely disrupting Saturday’s schedule. The BBC’s director-general Tim Davie was forced to apologise after the likes of Ian Wright, Alex Scott and Mark...

Show attracts 500,000 more viewers for Saturday night’s episode without commentary compared to the previous week

BBC chief refuses to quit despite chaos sparked by Lineker removal

Lineker was told to step back from hosting Match of the Day in a row over impartiality.