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DJ's 'overbearing arrogance and conceit' led to sack, court told
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CHRIS Evans was yesterday accused of "overbearing arrogance and
conceit" by the company he is suing for pounds 8.6 million.
The former DJ and television presenter is claiming at the High
Court in London that Virgin Radio withheld his share options in the
parent company, SMG, after terminating his breakfast show contract.
The former presenter of Channel 4's TFI Friday says he was
unfairly dismissed by Virgin Radio, who sacked him after he allegedly
went on a drinking spree and missed a series of broadcasts.
Geoffrey Vos QC, opening the case for SMG, told Mr Justice
Lightman: "Mr Evans would ...
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