BBC Salaries: 8 Noble TV Stars We Can Not Believe Didn't Made The Highest Pay List

Bounce the dog deserves every penny.
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As the whole of Britain struggles to get its head around just how much some people at the BBC earn, following the corporation’s disclosure of its highest paid stars, it’s time to spare a thought for those who didn’t make the list.

The stars who’ve made an impact — without us even realising. The ones who turn up, do their job and can leave with their heads held high.

Here are six stars of the Beeb who didn’t get the recognition they deserve.

1. Bounce the dog

'Bricking it about this announcement if I'm honest' #BBCpay pic.twitter.com/byZ3uOihRI

— Andrew Picken (@andrewpicken1) July 19, 2017

We will never not appreciate the endless joy that on-screen caption has given us. Worth at least £150,000.

2. The swimming hippos

@BBC Please bring back the swimming hippos, your new idents are jarring, especially at breakfast time 😤 #bringbackthehippos pic.twitter.com/bGsDzH2vQl

— Saranne PB (@Saranne_PB) January 25, 2017

The majestic herd of hippos that swam in a circle just before a show was about to come on were cruelly ditched in favour of people doing everyday activities (exposing yet another unfair BBC pay gap).

Just seen the leaked #BBCPay file. I CANNOT believe those hippos got £163k EACH to swim in a bloody circle! SO ANGRY RIGHT NOW!!! 🤯🤯🤯

— Ian Hyland (@HylandIan) July 19, 2017

Despite *some* criticism, serious practice and hard work must have gone into that synchronisation.

3. Hacker T Dog

I think I misheard when they said I should reveal my salary.

(PS I paid £150K for this celery on expenses).#BBCPay pic.twitter.com/cS5DZGGUJw

— Hacker T Dog (@CBBC_Hacker) July 19, 2017

This CBBC presenter loves a pun and has an entertaining Twitter account to show for it. ’Nuff said.

4. The Queen Victoria bust in EastEnders’ pub

.#Eastenders fan?Come and see our very own Queen Vic bust in the public space. You may even bump into Phil and Dot! pic.twitter.com/LoftjK2Xdi

— BBC Birmingham (@BBCBhamPR) August 2, 2016

This bust has seen things she can’t unsee. That’s worthy of a rise at least.

5. Alan Partridge

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

No, not Steve Coogan. Actual Alan Partridge. All he wanted was that second series.

6. Mr Tumble

So disappointed not to see Mr Tumble on the BBC's list #BBCsalaries pic.twitter.com/pZ71QL12N7

— RWinstanley-Chesters (@rwinstanleyc) July 19, 2017

No one can be paid enough to wear that outfit.

7. The In The Night Garden gang

#BBCpay #BBCsalaries #Teletubbies, Igglepiggle, Makka Pakka & Upsy Daisy; what do they earn? I bet more than their cousins in Remnant Kings

— Stewart Weir (@sweirz) July 19, 2017

We’re seeing a bit of a trend here. Full disclosure of kids’ TV characters needed.

8. Andy’s Dinosaur Adventures

Can I ask about Andy and his #BBCpay? The man goes back in time to see dinosaurs for the love of God, and he is #notonthelist.

— Laura Perrins (@LPerrins) July 19, 2017

That should definitely count as going the extra mile. Hopefully he claimed back on expenses.

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