BBC accused over 'sexist ageism'


	BBC accused over 'sexist ageism'

mickfinn

2-20-2008 2:57 AM

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news ageism at the bbc

mickfinn says:

It would appear to be the case that while older male news presenters are largely left in place their female counterparts are put out to grass.

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