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Top story on MediaGuardian

BBC rejects calls to remove Tyson Fury from Sports Personality shortlist
The corporation’s director general, Tony Hall, said the BBC must remain impartial, but hoped voters would make their views known

More on MediaGuardian

Alan Yentob criticised by BBC director general over behaviour in Kids Company row
Yentob recently stood down as the corporation’s creative director after weeks of criticism over his involvement with failed charity

Today’s headlines

The Guardian
The Great British Bake Off turns rivals to mincemeat in battle for top spot. P5
BBC defends decision to add Tyson Fury to Sports Personality of the Year shortlist. P9
James Naughtie bids farewell to Radio 4’s Today. P15
Former BBC presenter Stuart Hall released from jail. P17
Daily Express ordered to print correction on front page. P20
Cilla Black tops Google search list for 2015. P20
The unmissable TV shows of 2015. G2 P6-15
Daily Telegraph
BBC chief says it is up to viewers to vote against Tyson Fury. P3
The Great British Bake Off dominates list of most-watched TV shows. P5
James Naughtie bids farewell to Radio 4’s Today. P12
Former BBC presenter Stuart Hall released from jail. P17
Under-16s will not need permission to use Facebook. P19
Vice UK reports loss as cost of extra staff mounts up. Business P3

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Financial Times
Uber links up with Facebook Messenger. P15
The TimesFormer BBC presenter Stuart Hall released from jail. P13
Bonfire of the boards in BBC management cull. P14
Viz comic still a success despite lads’ mags’ demise. P51
ITV to air all-star live version of The Sound of Music. Times2 P8-9
The IndependentJames Naughtie’s last Today show. P15
Hacked Off wants an answer - will Leveson 2 go ahead? P15
Stuart Hall freed after serving half his sentence. P16
Charlie Hebdo donations wil go to attack victims. P22
Obituary: journalist Rodney Milnes. P46
iCharlie Hebdo to give €4m to victims. P2
Stuart Hall is freed from jail for Christmas. P5
James Naughtie’s last Today show. P9
Hacked Off wants to know if Leveson 2 will go ahead. P11
Wall Street Journal
New EU digital privacy laws run counter to US practices. B1
Will China’s censoring spread? B3
Daily MailFormer BBC presenter Stuart Hall released from jail. P9
PM’s thanks for Mail readers as floods appeal hits £1m. P12

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Daily ExpressOutrage as Stuart Hall is freed from jail early. P1, P4
Towie star Pat Brooker dies aged 80. P11
Adele to perform at the Brits. P16
James Naughtie’s last Today show. P18
BBC cooks up a tasty ratings win. P21
The Sun
EastEnders’ Christmas episodes to feature brutal scenes. P3
Is Strictly’s Anton Du Beke getting too big for his dancing shoes? P32-33
The Apprentice coverage. P37
Daily MirrorBBC is defiant on Tyson Fury’s spot in SPOTY poll. P5
Seven of the 10 most-watched shows of 2015 were episodes of Bake Off. P5
Towie star Pat Brooker dies aged 80. P9
Play School star Derek Griffiths to join Coronation Street cast. P9
Stuart Hall is freed from jail early. P13
Eastenders boss says fans want ‘gruesome’ storylines at Christmas. P29
BBC accused of hounding grieving relatives for TV licence. P32
Daily StarAnt and Dec’s US version of Takeaway is axed. P3
Absolutely Fabulous film plunges into a racism row. P3
Towie star Pat Brooker dies aged 80. P11
Woman claims she has been forced from her home after being tricked by TV bosses. P11
Olly Murs could quit music to become TV star. P12
BBC accused of ‘hounding’ grieving loved ones to buy TV licence. P15
Outrage as Stuart Hall is freed from jail early. P17
EastEnders bosses promise a ‘gruesome’ festive episode. P26