Brian Cox recounts BBC block on live listening to a newly discovered planet during Stargazing Live

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Brian Cox recalls that on Stargazing Live BBC bosses stopped him from listening for signals from a planet found by two viewers, claiming alien-related guidelines had to be followed, showing how broadcast rules can curb spontaneous live science and regulate discoveries.

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BBC stops Cox from trying to phone ET because of red tape
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BBC bosses told Professor Brian Cox he could not attempt to listen to a newly discovered planet on TV show Stargazing Live in case aliens breached their editorial guidelines, the presenter has claimed.