Prosecutors believe BBC presenter lied about killing dying friend

A BBC presenter accused of wasting police time over claims that he killed a former lover dying of Aids admitted yesterday his apparent confession “got out of hand”.

Ray Gosling, 70, could be jailed for up to six months after prosecutors said they believe he lied during a documentary on death and dying.

The veteran broadcaster and gay rights campaigner recorded a programme in February in which he claimed to have smothered a friend as he lay dying in hospital.