Person who played the Stig on Top Gear wanted to publish autobiography.
BBC sued publishers alleging breach of confidence.
Defendant claimed there was no breach as information had already been made public through widespread press speculation as to identity of the Stig.
Identity of Stig was so generally accessible that it could no longer be regarded as confidential.
This because press coverage went well beyond mere speculation as to Stig’s identity
Rather the statements as to Stig’s identity by press would be understood by public as statements of fact
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