The document discusses ageism and gender differences in expectations around aging for television presenters. It provides examples of older presenters like Miriam O'Reilly and Arlene Phillips being forced to retire and replaced by younger presenters. While the average age for male presenters is 46, females are on average 40, showing a preference for younger women on television. The document examines whether older presenters, particularly women, should be treated differently than younger presenters as they age.

1. Manipulating MediaTeam Everest Should older T.V presenters be forced to retire so that younger more attractive ones can take their place? Should this be different for men and women?

2. Miriam O'Reilly wins Countryfile ageism claim Is it right that older presenters should be forced to retire? 'I'd rather watch Selina Scott than Holly Willoughby' says Michael Gove as he blasts BBC over ageism row Should this be different for men and women? Strictly ageism? Row as Arlene Phillips, 66, is axed for a 30-year-old

3. Miriam O'Reilly set to return to BBC after winning tribunal case. Miriam O'Reilly, the former Countryfile presenter who has today won her case against the BBC in a tribunal case brought on grounds of ageism, is set to work for the corporation again. Strictly Come Dancing tipped to replace Arlene Phillips with Alesha Dixon Alesha Dixon expected to be appointed as Strictly judge in attempt to draw more younger viewers to BBC1 dance show

4. 68 years old 55 years old 67 years old 65 years old

5. “You’re going to have to be careful of those wrinkles when high definition comes in” BBC Producer to Miriam O’Reilly Botoxed Jordan in danger of paralysis Posh in 'boob job' mystery There is mystery today over Victoria Beckham's famous chest after it was claimed that she has undergone a third boob job.

6. The average age of male television presenter is 46, whilst females are on average 40.

7. 1950’s; Women were on average 32 whilst men were still 46. The gap is now larger but moving towards television favouring older women.

8. References ww.google.co.uk www.bbc.co.uk www.statistics.gov.uk www.dailymail.co.uk www.radiotimes.co.uk www.thetimes.co.uk Shauna Quilligan Jonnie Miller Danielle Warren Cedric Lee