A false start?
Is this cheating? Thousands of people have been waiting for a long time for these results, and to start a day earlier seems unfair. But yes, the Times has stormed into the lead with two blonde girls celebrating their A-Level results. And they're not even out until tomorrow.Anyway, here's the form guide to tomorrow and Friday's papers based on last year . The Telegraph is the clear favourite, managing 6-7 in the two days, followed by the surprise runner-up, The Economist, on 5, then a rather subdued Mail and Times on two apiece, ditto the Metro and FT.
Update: Early indications are that it is going to be the Times' night. The Mail has begun disastrously, with four boys, a decision which must be casting doubt on the paper's chances. Of course tomorrow morning is the print editions big day.