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

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The journalist, 65, who has worked for the broadcaster for nearly 40 years, reportedly used the outdated homophobic slur multiple times during a meeting last week.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