Jeremy Paxman told a BBC inquiry into Newsnight's axed Jimmy Savile investigation that it was "common gossip" the DJ liked "young" people.

BBC: Savile inquiry: Paxman said DJ rumours 'common gossip'

But I had no evidence of it, and I never saw anything that made me take it more seriously than it was common gossip.

BBC: Savile inquiry: Paxman said DJ rumours 'common gossip'

TiVo and its bothersome patents make for common takeover gossip, and there are plenty of cash-heavy competitors that could easily afford it.

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