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Robinson: 'TV is sexist and ageist'

Published Tuesday, Sep 1 2009, 13:00 BST | By Catriona Wightman
Robinson: 'TV is sexist and ageist'
Anne Robinson has described the TV industry as both sexist and ageist.

Speaking to the Radio Times, the Weakest Link presenter said that she would be out of a job if it wasn't for her "wit".

"I'm quite pragmatic," she explained. "If there was a lovely blonde with huge breasts and long legs who had my experience and wit, I'd be out of a job.

"I think all television is sexist and ageist."

The 64-year-old added that unattractive men also struggle in the industry.

"There are a lot of pretty young things with not much talent appearing on television here - and I don't think that young guys who are not as attractive would get those gigs," she said.

Robinson will soon be returning to Watchdog eight years after she left the show.

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