Mark Lawrenson criticizes the BBC for being too “woke” and shares why he was let go.
Mark Lawrenson, a former Liverpool hero, recently claimed in an interview that the BBC is at the “top of the woke league” and expressed his views on the corporation’s change in culture. Lawrenson, who worked for the BBC for three decades, left in 2022 when his contract was not renewed. He expressed his belief that the BBC has become overly cautious and is losing its integrity. Lawrenson specifically mentioned a situation involving Gary Lineker, a Match of the Day presenter who was suspended by the BBC last year after criticizing the government’s asylum policy on social media.
However, Lineker was later allowed to return after a backlash from former players who refused to appear on programs until he was reinstated. Lawrenson further emphasized the restrictive atmosphere at the BBC, where individuals are being told what they can or cannot say. He reflected on how the world has changed and expressed his disappointment in the shift within the corporation. The interview with Lawrenson sheds light on his perspective of the BBC’s current state and the changes he observed during his time with the corporation.
