That was the age of 60 for men -- sorry, for women at the time, and 65 for men.

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At the time the BBC apologised, saying it was "genuinely sorry" for causing upset, but hoped "it would be clear from the absurdity of the context that no offence was intended".

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At the same time, we, the people, need to accept some responsibility for this sorry state of affairs.

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