BBC<\/a>, \u201chave been considered problematic for some time\u201d and he \u201cfelt he had no choice but to resign\u201d.<\/p>\nHe wrote on Instagram that \u201cvoicing support for the trans community, criticism of Donald Trump [and] numerous other outlandish opinions, including once gently criticising Stephen Fry \u2026 were considered to conflict with being a freelance BBC science presenter.<\/p>\n
\u201cIn a recent meeting where BBC studio executives again voiced problems, I realised my choices. Obedience and being quieter to remain making Monkey Cage, or \u2018resign and have the freedom to speak out against what I believe are injustices\u2019. I chose the latter. It broke my heart.\u201d<\/p>\n
He said that he had resigned in September, and on Friday recorded his final episode of the award-winning radio show, which he co-created.<\/p>\n
He said he saw his resignation as a \u201cvictory\u201d for his critics, adding that he accepted he was not what \u201cthe current BBC\u201d expected of their freelance presenters.<\/p>\n
The BBC has strict impartiality rules which state \u201cthe highest level of impartiality is required in news and journalism in all its forms\u201d and require \u201cany individual in a role requiring impartiality, who is intending to express opinions publicly on matters of current public policy, politics or any controversial issue \u2026 must inform their line manager in advance\u201d.<\/p>\n
Claims of \u201cserious and systemic problems\u201d in the broadcaster\u2019s coverage of issues including Trump, Gaza and trans issues led to the resignation of its director general, Tim Davie, last month.<\/p>\n
Ince said he had never previously thought about leaving the show. \u201cI always imagined going on until I dropped dead under the studio lights due to a brain aneurysm caused by my final attempt to understand notions of quantum gravity or the shock of being told about fly maggot infestations in the sacs of macaque monkeys.<\/p>\n
\u201cI love this show and I love the audience, and it is because of the audience in particular that this decision was so difficult to make. I kept thinking about all the extremist voices promoting hate and division.<\/p>\n
\u201cThey are being given so many platforms, while voices that represent kindness, open mindedness [and] empathy seem to be scarcer and scarcer. I felt I couldn\u2019t pamper myself with the luxury of silence.\u201d<\/p>\n
The BBC has been approached for comment.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
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