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BBC Boss Told Me To Quit At 50, Says Rippon
10 Apr
Summary
- A former BBC Director-General told Angela Rippon to retire at 50.
- He cited making way for younger women, whom he considered sexist.
- Rippon, now 81, is still actively working in television.
Veteran presenter Angela Rippon, 81, disclosed that a former BBC Director-General advised her to retire at 50. She recounted that the executive suggested it was time to 'make way for younger women.'
Rippon challenged this by questioning if similar advice was given to older male contemporaries. She labeled the remark as sexist and inaccurate, emphasizing her ongoing career at 81. Rippon noted her career began in the 1970s, fronting shows like Top Gear and Antiques Roadshow.
More recently, Rippon has critiqued what she perceives as 'wokeism' on television. She contrasted current broadcasting with the limited channels of the 1970s, when shows were shared cultural moments. Rippon feels contemporary television producers would shy away from content that was once commonplace and humorous.
