Rule names several high-profile presenters banned from sharing certain views on social media while programmes are on air
The BBC has updated its social media guidelines to include a strengthened “Lineker clause”, in an attempt to stop high-profile presenters expressing strong views on party politics.
Gary Lineker almost brought down the BBC director general, Tim Davie, earlier this year when he refused to apologise for tweets about the language used by home secretary Suella Braverman to describe asylum seekers. Davie suspended Lineker, only to reinstate him after a staff rebellion.
Antiques Roadshow – Fiona Bruce
The Apprentice – Lord Sugar
Dragons’ Den – Evan Davis
The One Show – Alex Jones
Presenters of major events, such as sporting events
MasterChef – John Torode and Gregg Wallace
Match of the Day – Gary Lineker and Mark Chapman
Strictly Come Dancing – Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman
Top Gear’s current presenters
Radio 1 – Greg James
Radio 2 – Zoë Ball, Vernon Kay and Scott Mills
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