Originally Posted by
parabellum
....the BBC for a job interview ....... if you told them you were gay, (whilst they got your 'phone number).
I think this is grossly inaccurate, there's no need to exchange phone numbers because the bulk of those at the BBC already knew one another beforehand through university (not just Oxbridge, but the right college there), a flat share in Islington, someone met at the Edinburgh Fringe, or membership of some sector of the Green Party.
Written while sat here watching further wiffle-waffle. Richard Dimbleby must be turning in his grave.