BBC banned astronomers from searching for alien life on a newly discovered planet

S.O.T.T: 'Brian Cox and his Stargazing Live crew were banned from searching for life on a newly discovered planet because BBC bosses feared aliens may breach editorial guidelines. Prof Cox, who hosts the show with comedian Dara O'Briain, said he had hoped to point the Jodrell Bank telescope at the planet Threapleton Holmes B after it was discovered live on air last year and listen for signs of life. But he claimed he was prevented from doing so because the Corporation was concerned that a discovery of aliens could violate BBC regulations...read more>>>...