She has accused the BBC of 'trying to restrict what people do'
TV and radio presenter Carol Vorderman has criticised the BBC and its social media guidelines, saying “the people at the top of the BBC – Conservatives – are trying to restrict what people do in their private lives”. The former Countdown star, 63, left her BBC radio show last year saying she was “not prepared to lose my voice” after the corporation introduced new social media guidelines.
“You have to understand Ofcom rules when you’re on air, which I was abiding by. In fact, I had a light entertainment show. Showbiz gossip and chat, having a laugh and playing music. Nothing taxing. I never, ever spoke about politics. This kind of ownership of what you’re allowed to be outside of that is absolutely about restricting the freedom of people. There’s a lot that doesn’t make the papers.The BBC said in a statement at the time: “Carol has been a presenter on BBC Radio Wales since 2018.
A BBC spokesperson said: “The BBC published its new social media guidance last September which strike a balance between the BBC’s commitment to impartiality and freedom of expression. The guidance sets out clear expectations for freelancers, which includes a particular responsibility to uphold civility in public discourse.”
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