Betting controversy around announcement of new Doctor Who

Jacquie Bowser, brandrepublic.com, 06 January 2009, 08:15AM

LONDON - The BBC has found itself in the midst of another controversy after it emerged that its announcement of Matt Smith as the new 'Doctor Who' on Saturday was preceded by a flurry of bets on the actor.

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