Radio 1 Axes Jo, 44, for Fearne, 27 ; Bbc Accused of Ageism As Women Djs Are Replaced by Younger Rivals [Edition 3]

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THE BBC faced fresh accusations of ageism today as two of Radio 1's longstanding women presenters lost their high-profile daily shows to younger rivals.

Jo Whiley, 44, and Edith Bowman, 35, were both moved to weekend slots in a schedule shake-up aimed at drawing younger listeners to the station. Fearne Cotton, 27, and Greg James, 23, will be given their daily shows.

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Radio 1 Axes Jo, 44, for Fearne, 27 ; Bbc Accused of Ageism As Women Djs Are Replaced by Younger Rivals [Edition 3]

As little as a week ago the corporation was accused of being biased against older women, after judge Arlene Phillips, 66, was axed from Strictly Come Dancing with 30-year-old Alesha Dixon rep...

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