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SCREEN WIPED
The BBC is scrubbing its archives of anything featuring ex-lead newsreader Huw Edwards – but it will still be left with serious inconsistencies.

HUW & CRIMES
The "strategic advice" firm of phone-hacking jailbird Andy Coulson was still doing its best to mend Huw Edwards' reputation as recently as April.

SOFT SOPEL
Jon Sopel and Emily Maitlis sounded a bit defensive on their News Agents podcast over a question about Huw Edwards – as well they should.

SHOWING THE TROPES
The editorial director of GB News says "we need to beware the false messiahs and prophets" – so perhaps he should stop inviting them on to his channel.

CROSS TALK
Talk Radio presenter Peter Cardwell welcomed the harsh sentences of five Just Stop Oil protesters – which is no surprise, given his moonlighting job.

IT SHOULDN'T HAPPEN TO YVETTE
Good Morning Britain's Ed Balls is infuriated when his integrity is questioned, but last week's gentle interview with his own wife wasn't the best look.

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