BBC Radio 5 Live presenter Nicky Campbell has apologised to BBC staff members for using a derogatory term in a meeting while recounting an incident

The broadcaster, 65, who has worked for the Corporation for nearly 40 years, used the homophobic term in reported speech while telling a story.

The journalist, 65, who has worked for the broadcaster for nearly 40 years, reportedly used the outdated homophobic slur multiple times during a meeting last week.

BBC Radio 5 Live presenter Nicky Campbell has apologised to BBC staff members for using a derogatory term in a meeting while recounting an incident

BBC Radio 5 Live presenter has been with broadcaster for almost 40 years