Former BBC host Martin Hughes-Games says white, middle-class men are ‘endangered species’ on TV
The IndependentSign up to our free IndyArts newsletter for all the latest entertainment news and reviews Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Axed Springwatch presenter Martin Hughes-Games claims he lost his job at the BBC for being “white, middle class and old aged”. Hughes-Games, who is 63, said: “I think the commissioner’s a bit grumpy with me, because I’m white, middle class, old aged… who wants me on their show?” “I’m an endangered species,” he told the Radio Times. “Let’s hope that conservation efforts keep me going, rather than going extinct.” The nature show presenter also pointed out that there are “white, middle class, old-aged presenters who are actually quite good at their jobs”. His comments come weeks after the BBC unveiled the list of their top-paid stars, with the seven presenters at the top being white men.
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Have you watched any TV recently? The white men of the media are hardly facing annihilation
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