Media Cache: BBC and News Corp. Sharpen Attacks in Top Gear Scuffle

Sun, 09/12/2010 - 09:25 EDT - NY Times

Usually the BBC and News Corp. clash over matters like broadcasting regulations; now they are battling over a racecar driver, one who recently decided to take a turn as a writer.

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