Our roundup of the day's media stories, including Breitbart.com lines up London team and BT needs to up its pay-TV game
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*Top eight stories on MediaGuardian*
James Delingpole and Raheem Kassam head Breitbart's new London team
UK launch for the rightwing news and opinion website
BT needs to up its game in the pay-TV market
Ambitious BT knows it must add films drama or entertainment programming to keep up with BSkyB
Netflix holds winning hand as web pioneers try to transform television
The firm that began as a DVD rental service is now producing dramas, and is poised to exploit the online media revolution
Sheridan Smith to play Cilla Black in three-part ITV drama
Series entitled Cilla will look at her rise to fame, friendship with the Beatles and relationship with husband Bobby
Journalists who broke NSA story in Guardian receive George Polk Awards
Ewen MacAskill, Glenn Greenwald and Laura Poitras honoured for reporting Polk curator says will have repercussions 'for years to come'
Alan Yentob: 'The BBC can't compete with its hands tied behind its back'
Tara Conlan: BBC's creative director on his closeness to Tony Hall, competition from rivals like Google – and his plan for more apps
Base79 reaches out beyond YouTube
UK multi-channel network is targeting brands and ad agencies eager to create their own online content
Today team to reapply for multimedia roles
New-look team set to focus on UK, with foreign stories covered by BBC's global newsgathering operation
*Top comment on MediaGuardian*
Fashion magazines reap the benefit of print – but there have to be enough ads
David Hepworth: As new high-end glossy Porter launches, the appetite for digital versions of titles does not seem to have mass appeal
*Today's headlines*
*The Guardian*
UKTV launches David Attenborough's Natural Curiosities. P5
Viewers still attached to living-room TV screens. P8
Fashion labels Mulberry and Topshop wow social media. P10
Australian prime minister takes on ABC over asylum seekers. P19
The readers' editor on … trying to forge a deeper relationship with web users. P31
Alan Yentob: 'The BBC can't compete with its hands tied behind its back'. P30
UK multi-channel network Base79 reaches out beyond YouTube. P33
Fashion magazines reap the benefit of print – but there have to be enough ads. P33
Facebook should ditch its gender options. G2 P2
TV experts' own homes. G2 P9-11
*Daily Telegraph*
BBC decides not to commission portrait of George Entwistle. P4
BBC's Susannna Reid could front revamped breakfast show on ITV. P5
Sheridan Smith to play Cilla Black in ITV drama. P7
Saudi paper appoints first female editor. P15
Reader's Digest Sold by Better Capital for £1. Business P1
*Financial Times*
Tobacco company adverts back on Tv after 20 years. P18
Google sets up San Francisco office for startups. P19
Chinese e-commerce group Alibaba prepares for IPO. P19
*The Times*
UKTV launches David Attenborough's Natural Curiosities. P15
Obituary: Doctor Who director Christopher Barry. P50
*The Independent*
Culture secretary Maria Miller to face grilling over £90,000 in expense claims. P7
Researchers say TV portrayals of murders are affecting public health messages. P12
BBC angers Unionists by playing part of an Irish rebel song. P13
First female newspaper editor appointed in Saudi Arabia. P25
Sky takes up the cultural challenge by investing in British talent and content. P38
Shining a light on court reporting. P39
Will women take to ITVBe? P39
*i*
First female newspaper editor appointed in Saudi Arabia. P3
Culture secretary Maria Miller faces expenses scandal. P6
Dame Helen Mirren joins those complaining about the portrayal of violence on TV. P7
Vast majority of viewers still use TV set to watch television. P11
Stefano Hatfield: The killing must stop - and Dame Helen agrees. P16
Radio 1 angers Unionists by playing Irish rebel song. P17
Giant hedgehog used to promote David Attenborough's TV show Natural Curiosities. P22
Sky tunes into drama, comedy and arts in drive for more creativity. P41
PR and advertising: Lego ads fit the space perfectly. P41
Will women take to ITVBe? P41
*Wall Street Journal Europe*
Web retailer Zalando plans IPO. P15
Japan's Ratuken buys Viber Media Inc. P16
*Daily Mail*
BBC's Susannna Reid tipped to join revamped ITV breakfast show. P19
Benefits Street's White Dee to appear on Big Brother. P22
Muppets puppeteer John Henson dies. P25
*Daily Express*
Culture secretary Maria Miller under fire over £90,000 expenses. P2
Hickey: Alan Titchmarsh denies that he dyes his hair. P15
Status Quo's Francis Rossi says The Voice is 'the biggest mistake ever made'. P18
Joan Collins sells her beauty range on QVC in Germany. P19
*The Sun*
Aled Jones faces being axed from ITV's Daybreak. P5
BBC Radio 1 plays song celebrating Irish hunger strikers. P15
Muppets puppeteer John Henson dies. P22
EastEnders coverage. P31
ITV's Splash! faces the axe. P31
Interview with Moone Boy's Chris O'Dowd. P32-33
*Daily Mirror*
Benefits Street preview. P35
*Daily Star*
Splash! set to be axed due to poor ratings. P3
Comedian John Bishop to take on Sebastian Coe in Sport Relief challenges. P6
Top lawyer blasts claims he is behind witch-hunt against celebrities over sex abuse claims. P8
Communities are battling it out to be on next series of Benefits Street. P11
Peter Capaldi to fight the Daleks in his first series of Doctor Who. P31
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*Top eight stories on MediaGuardian*
James Delingpole and Raheem Kassam head Breitbart's new London team
UK launch for the rightwing news and opinion website
BT needs to up its game in the pay-TV market
Ambitious BT knows it must add films drama or entertainment programming to keep up with BSkyB
Netflix holds winning hand as web pioneers try to transform television
The firm that began as a DVD rental service is now producing dramas, and is poised to exploit the online media revolution
Sheridan Smith to play Cilla Black in three-part ITV drama
Series entitled Cilla will look at her rise to fame, friendship with the Beatles and relationship with husband Bobby
Journalists who broke NSA story in Guardian receive George Polk Awards
Ewen MacAskill, Glenn Greenwald and Laura Poitras honoured for reporting Polk curator says will have repercussions 'for years to come'
Alan Yentob: 'The BBC can't compete with its hands tied behind its back'
Tara Conlan: BBC's creative director on his closeness to Tony Hall, competition from rivals like Google – and his plan for more apps
Base79 reaches out beyond YouTube
UK multi-channel network is targeting brands and ad agencies eager to create their own online content
Today team to reapply for multimedia roles
New-look team set to focus on UK, with foreign stories covered by BBC's global newsgathering operation
*Top comment on MediaGuardian*
Fashion magazines reap the benefit of print – but there have to be enough ads
David Hepworth: As new high-end glossy Porter launches, the appetite for digital versions of titles does not seem to have mass appeal
*Today's headlines*
*The Guardian*
UKTV launches David Attenborough's Natural Curiosities. P5
Viewers still attached to living-room TV screens. P8
Fashion labels Mulberry and Topshop wow social media. P10
Australian prime minister takes on ABC over asylum seekers. P19
The readers' editor on … trying to forge a deeper relationship with web users. P31
Alan Yentob: 'The BBC can't compete with its hands tied behind its back'. P30
UK multi-channel network Base79 reaches out beyond YouTube. P33
Fashion magazines reap the benefit of print – but there have to be enough ads. P33
Facebook should ditch its gender options. G2 P2
TV experts' own homes. G2 P9-11
*Daily Telegraph*
BBC decides not to commission portrait of George Entwistle. P4
BBC's Susannna Reid could front revamped breakfast show on ITV. P5
Sheridan Smith to play Cilla Black in ITV drama. P7
Saudi paper appoints first female editor. P15
Reader's Digest Sold by Better Capital for £1. Business P1
*Financial Times*
Tobacco company adverts back on Tv after 20 years. P18
Google sets up San Francisco office for startups. P19
Chinese e-commerce group Alibaba prepares for IPO. P19
*The Times*
UKTV launches David Attenborough's Natural Curiosities. P15
Obituary: Doctor Who director Christopher Barry. P50
*The Independent*
Culture secretary Maria Miller to face grilling over £90,000 in expense claims. P7
Researchers say TV portrayals of murders are affecting public health messages. P12
BBC angers Unionists by playing part of an Irish rebel song. P13
First female newspaper editor appointed in Saudi Arabia. P25
Sky takes up the cultural challenge by investing in British talent and content. P38
Shining a light on court reporting. P39
Will women take to ITVBe? P39
*i*
First female newspaper editor appointed in Saudi Arabia. P3
Culture secretary Maria Miller faces expenses scandal. P6
Dame Helen Mirren joins those complaining about the portrayal of violence on TV. P7
Vast majority of viewers still use TV set to watch television. P11
Stefano Hatfield: The killing must stop - and Dame Helen agrees. P16
Radio 1 angers Unionists by playing Irish rebel song. P17
Giant hedgehog used to promote David Attenborough's TV show Natural Curiosities. P22
Sky tunes into drama, comedy and arts in drive for more creativity. P41
PR and advertising: Lego ads fit the space perfectly. P41
Will women take to ITVBe? P41
*Wall Street Journal Europe*
Web retailer Zalando plans IPO. P15
Japan's Ratuken buys Viber Media Inc. P16
*Daily Mail*
BBC's Susannna Reid tipped to join revamped ITV breakfast show. P19
Benefits Street's White Dee to appear on Big Brother. P22
Muppets puppeteer John Henson dies. P25
*Daily Express*
Culture secretary Maria Miller under fire over £90,000 expenses. P2
Hickey: Alan Titchmarsh denies that he dyes his hair. P15
Status Quo's Francis Rossi says The Voice is 'the biggest mistake ever made'. P18
Joan Collins sells her beauty range on QVC in Germany. P19
*The Sun*
Aled Jones faces being axed from ITV's Daybreak. P5
BBC Radio 1 plays song celebrating Irish hunger strikers. P15
Muppets puppeteer John Henson dies. P22
EastEnders coverage. P31
ITV's Splash! faces the axe. P31
Interview with Moone Boy's Chris O'Dowd. P32-33
*Daily Mirror*
Benefits Street preview. P35
*Daily Star*
Splash! set to be axed due to poor ratings. P3
Comedian John Bishop to take on Sebastian Coe in Sport Relief challenges. P6
Top lawyer blasts claims he is behind witch-hunt against celebrities over sex abuse claims. P8
Communities are battling it out to be on next series of Benefits Street. P11
Peter Capaldi to fight the Daleks in his first series of Doctor Who. P31
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