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Weather presenter wanted, no qualifications necessary, must be disabled: BBC posts advert to find new forecaster and the only skill they’re looking for is a disability

• BBC is on the hunt for a disabled weather presenter to improve diversity
• Advert says applicants do not need to have a qualification in meteorology
• TV insiders blasted politically correct advert as a 'box-ticking exercise'
• Candidates will have a masterclass with presenters and session with stylist

An official advert posted on the corporation's vacancies website said the BBC does not currently have any disabled weather presenters and is 'actively seeking to improve on-screen diversity'.

It says: 'Do you want to share your passion for the weather by presenting weather bulletins? Do you have a disability?

'The BBC does not currently have any weather presenters who are disabled and we are actively seeking to improve on screen diversity.
'You don't need to be an expert or have a qualification in meteorology.'



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Tokenism?