The only story people are talking about – how much the BBC pays its biggest stars

The BBC has published a list of the 96 stars it pays more than £150,000 a year. And, frankly, it’s the only story in town right now.

There’s lots of numbers out there and frankly it can all get a little confusing. So here’s our guide to help you through it.

1.

Huw Edwards earns a lot more than Fiona Bruce

2.

the fact that Chris Evans is earning over £2.2 million a year and that Alan Partridge didn't get a second series is beyond a joke #BBCpay

— Gavin Lloyd Branch (@Gavlarr88) July 19, 2017

3.

Between them, Matt Baker and Alex Jones earn just short of a combined, well, you can see for yourself

4.

Dear BBC. Save yourself a ton of money by letting me and Evil-Lyn host The One Show for £40 and a box of pickled onion Space Raiders #BBCPay pic.twitter.com/qqzN9MlF56

— Skeletor (@GrumpySkeletor) July 19, 2017

5.

If I was this lizard I'd be fuming. Voted 'best TV moment of the year', nearly died and he's nowhere to be seen on the list. #BBCpay pic.twitter.com/Rh6PIFtNzY

— Paddy Power (@paddypower) July 19, 2017

6.

Charlie from Casualty is the highest paid actor on the list

7.

"There is also disparity between what white stars and those from a black, Asian and minority ethnic (BAME) background are paid."#BBCpay pic.twitter.com/4eqKI81rOH

— Coco Khan (@cocobyname) July 19, 2017

8.

Surprised to hear that some famous people get paid a lot of money to appear on popular television programmes. Incredible.

— Mr R Quimbly (@RogerQuimbly) July 19, 2017

9.

Useful context: what major British media organisations pay for top talent #BBCpay pic.twitter.com/gyRzXI1bVZ

— alan rusbridger (@arusbridger) July 19, 2017