Nick Ross has admitted BBC Breakfast was a "fairly sexist" place to work during the 1980s.
The 75-year-old, who was the show's original presenter and worked alongside Selina Scott, was among stars sharing their memories as it prepares to celebrate its 40th anniversary next week.
He said: "As a rule, if a woman was there it was thought she was there because she was good looking. But if a bloke was there, he was perceived to be there because he was a good journalist.
