Moyles backed by Radio 1 chief after pay rant

Radio 1 controller Andy Parfitt yesterday backed his Breakfast Show presenter following a half-hour on-air rant about pay – but admitted: "It wasn't the best Chris Moyles programme I've ever heard."

Parfitt, who has been in charge of the station for 12 years, said in his view the presenter had "not crossed the line". And regular listeners accepted it was part of the show for him to "go off on one".

Moyles, one of the BBC's highest earners, drew criticism last week for devoting a section of his Wednesday show to talking about how he had not been paid.

Parfitt said he had discussed the broadcast – but "top of the list" of issues was ensuring he was properly paid.

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