THE

leaked tape was not mentioned on Radio 4 news bulletins until 9.01am yesterday – after the Today programme had ended.

The show, co-presented by John Humphrys, appeared to avoid the debacle. Even when Radio 4 did finally mention it, it was with a brief item that began: ‘The BBC has said John Humphrys regrets an ill-advised off-air conversation where he appeared to make light of the gender pay row.’