BBC radio accused of being ‘ageist’ after banning ‘elderly’ voices

Less than two months after the Employment Equality (Age) Regulations 2006 came into force a BBC radio station has come under criticism for banning the voices of older people.

Mia Costello, Managing Editor of regional station BBC Radio Solent, told presenters in an official email that they should prevent any "elderly" callers from being allowed on air.

The email was sent to staff last month, telling them to pitch their broadcasts at an imaginary couple in their 50s. It reads:
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