I fully agree that Clare Balding is a very good commentator. However I have never heard her commentate on live sport being played by men. I just cannot stand the high pitched, empty screeching carried on by the usual female commentators. I abhor the obedience to political correctness that states that you must have a female at every twist and turn.
Your last sentence saddens me.
I've worked alongside many female colleagues, and all believe they have to fight twice as hard as their male counterparts in order
Maybe you'd prefer the 1950's again..
It is not a case of wanting to return to the 1950's but a case wanting, say cricket commentary on male cricket, carried out by people who have played the game or who have mixed with the players for years. As a union representaive in my early years I fought for equal pay and rights for women. Later, as a chartered engineer, I mentored female engineers who, without exception, were as good as, or better, than their male counter parts. I object to so called "balance" at every twist and turn. I see on the BBC website that Top Gear is not gauranteed to have a female presenter. Hurrah.
