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BBC presenter Anita Anand has apologised for “misgendering” comedian Eddie Izzard during Radio 4’s PM programme on Friday.
Anand said she was “very very sorry” after referring to Izzard as “the man” during the broadcast.
The apology came despite Izzard, 63, previously expressing indifference to gender labels and pronouns.
The gender-fluid comedian, who uses she/her pronouns, has previously told The Telegraph: “He, she it doesn’t matter.”
Izzard appeared on the programme to promote a new production of Hamlet, which will tour the UK with all 23 roles played by the comedian.
During the pre-recorded interview, Anand had asked Izzard to perform a snippet of the play for listeners, which Izzard politely declined.
Eddie Izzard has been open about their preferred pronouns
Eddie Izzard will star in a new production of Hamlet
Izzard has previously made clear that pronouns are not a concern, telling the Political Party podcast: “I prefer to see she/her, I don’t mind he/him… I’m Eddie.”
The comedian added: “There’s another name I’m going to add in as well, which is Suzy, which I wanted to be since I was 10.”