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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Lauren Morris

BBC presenter Nicky Campbell apologises after referring to homophobic slur in meeting

BBC presenter Nicky Campbell has apologised to his colleagues after quoting a homophobic slur when telling an anecdote during a meeting.

The broadcaster, who currently hosts a show on BBC Radio 5 Live, allegedly used the term “p*****r” when telling a story about another person who had used the offensive term.

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