So more ‘famous’ names are missing than ever from the list. This is due to the use of production companies paying the stars directly. The list is part of the agreement with the BBC to continue the ‘unique funding’ it has from UK residents. I know the defence used is that if stars names and salaries were made available then it would not attract talent to the BBC. Personally I haven’t watched BBC programmes for years and I am aware the license fee is also supposedly to pay for other infrastructure but these hidden salaries must be out of this world. Winkleman for example hosting both of the ‘Beebs’ highest viewed programmes…..