The BBC issued an apology after broadcaster Amol Rajan was captured on camera riding in a cab without a seatbelt.
In the documentary How to Break the Class Ceiling, the host is seen driving through central London without a seatbelt.
The show followed the 39-year-old media editor as he sought advice to assist kids from working-class backgrounds obtain top professions in Britain.
In a statement, the broadcaster said: ‘In the course of making this programme the presenter was filmed travelling by cab without using a seatbelt.
‘This was a mistake for which we apologise. It is against the law not to use a seatbelt when one is available.’
Last year, it was revealed that Amol will replace Jeremy Paxman on the BBC2 game programme University Challenge.
Amol referred to the chance to host University Challenge as “a dream come true.”
‘I have watched University Challenge obsessively for years, addicted to its high standards, glorious title music, and inspirational contestants’, he said.
‘It’s the best possible antidote to cynicism about young people, allowing millions of us to test our wits against the best minds of a new generation, and annoy and impress our families by barking answers from the sofa.
He continued by saying he was “aware” of following in the footsteps of the late great Bamber Gascoigne, who passed away last year, and Jeremy Paxman, who hosted the series for 28 years.
Amol will stand down from his position as BBC media editor when he assumes the new position, but he will continue to present Radio 4’s Today Programme.
He also commended Jeremy, stating that he will have to fill enormous shoes, and he will dedicate his first Starter for 10 to the previous host.
In autumn, Amol will be seen on screen.
How to Crack the Class Ceiling is available to stream on BBC iPlayer.
Source My Celebrity Life.
