Gary Lineker says BBC needs to look at how people are brought in at the top

Gary Lineker calls for BBC change and opens up on 'crying most days' in new interview

Gary Lineker has urged the BBC to reconsider how senior figures are appointed, arguing there is excessive governmental influence at the corporation's highest levels

Gary Lineker says BBC needs to look at how people are brought in at the top

Lineker is appearing on Green Party leader Zack Polanski’s podcast on New Year’s Eve where he said he would ‘never’ go into politics himself.

Lineker: BBC has 'too much influence from previous governments'—still most trusted | The latest National and International News

Gary Lineker spoke to Zack Polanski on the Green Party leader’s podcast (Ian West/PA) Ian West Gary Lineker has criticized the BBC for having "too much influence from previous governments" at its top level, despite calling the broadcaster "the most trusted news source." The former Match of the Day presenter made the comments in a podcast interview set to air on New Year's Eve, addressing his controversial exit from the show in May after voicing …