The Camera Loves Youth so Get Over It, Says Lumley Actress Urges Women to Face Facts As Robinson Says Tv Is Sexist and Ageist

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THEY are two of TV's eading female stars and at the ages of 64 and 63 show no signs of vanishing from the small screen.

But, amid accusations of broadcasters pandering to a "cult of youth", Anne Robinson and Joanna Lumley have spoken out about allegations of ageism in the industry.

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The Camera Loves Youth so Get Over It, Says Lumley Actress Urges Women to Face Facts As Robinson Says Tv Is Sexist and Ageist

While Robinson, who is returning to present consumer rights show Watchdog, thinks that "all television is sexist and ageist", Lumley has insisted that people should"get over" the issue of older actresses not being offered lead r...

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