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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
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Budding row at the Beeb

The BBC has stepped into another potential ageism row, following the controversy about Arlene Phillips being dropped from Strictly Come Dancing. The Sun reports that the mulch could start flying at the decision to axe the Gardeners' World Christmas special to help pay for a 'sexier' plants show to be presented by "flame-haired" 30-year-old Alys Fowler. It could be trowels at dawn and secateurs at 10 paces.

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