BBC presenter Clive Myrie explains why his family disliked the news channel
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 Clive Myrie has admitted that he grew up watching ITV News because his family saw the BBC as “too posh” and “too poncey”. Whereas ITV was like, ‘Let’s stick a bit of chocolate cake in there.’” The presenter, who recently released his memoir Everything Is Everything: A Memoir of Love, Hate & Hope, has previously spoken about his parents emigrating to the UK as part of the Windrush generation. Plan auto-renews until cancelled Try for free Watch Apple TV+ free for 7 days New subscribers only. You know, these people need restitution and that hasn’t happened yet – even though we all agree that something needs to be done.” In July, a Home Office spokesperson said that “our determination to right the wrongs of the Windrush scandal remains as strong as ever” and the Government department added it is committed to “robust and proportionate policies”.
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