As someone who works in Equality and Diversity I have to say that I think this is an inappropriate racist comment. There's a negative historical context around this use of language and a professional broadcaster should be aware of that. Personally I'm not one for the finger wagging approach as making someone feel like an idiot doesn't solve anything, it should be used more to educate people as to the impact negative comments like this can have and what they reinforce.
"Acting experience? Why my dear fellow, of course I have experience. As you can see from my resume I was "Frenzied Rabbit #3" in 'Night of the Lepus'."
"So let me get this straight. In order that you can celebrate the death and resurrection of your Lord Jesus Christ you want me to dress up with a basket and hide chocolate eggs in your garden... Am I the only one here not getting this?"
'You just don't know when to keep your mouth shut do ya Saxy boy!'
(well somebody had to quote the simpsons... didn't they...?)