By John Glenday

Long-standing BBC presenter Michael Buerk has taken a pot shot at colleagues who bemoan losing their job alongside their looks, claiming that they hold double standards having relied on their appearance to get the job in the first place.

Buerk made the remark whilst savaging the recently axed BBC3, whom he accused of airing content at ‘the embarrassing end of drivel’, following a spate of axed presenters alleging a culture of ageism within the corporation.

Speaking to the Radio Times Buerk said: “…if you got the job in the first place mainly because you look nice, I can’t see why you Read full story ›

Source: The Drum