Reply #2: Yes

[dipsydoodle]

Sometimes the devil you know........

Branson can't, the Monopolies Commission would block that , which leaves only an equally large corporation if News International were to be classed as undesirable in connection with our media.

Without wishing to support Murdoch Snr it is in fact largely due to his efforts which have made our satellite tv service what it is and led to BSkyB's profitabilty. In turn I doubt that BSkyB will want to lose Murdoch Minor.