Stirling is well known for his love of gadgets, being a daily user of a mobile phone, a laptop, Sky+, keyless entry to his house and a range of other devices. He would be the first to admit that he only understands the basics of the technology he uses, which in his eyes, caters primarily for a younger market, both in terms of applications and its explanation, even though there is a demand from the older generation to use technology on their terms and in a way that is explained in an easily understood format.

BBC Click’s Richard Taylor meets Stirling and asks how the fast-moving technology industry can adapt its devices for the older generation, which for Stirling begins with his new mobile phone aimed squarely at the older generation, being easy and self explanatory to use and without unecessary applications, yet still stylish and compact.

To view a trailer for the programme please click here

The full 15 minute episode on Technology for the Older Generation, featuring Stirling, will be broadcast on the following BBC channels, internationally available, at the times indicated below:

• BBC NEWS CHANNEL (UK): Saturday 1130 and 2030, Sunday 0430 and 11:30, Monday 0030 and Thursday 0330
• BBC WORLD NEWS: Friday 1530, Saturday 0630, Sunday 1230 and 1830 GMT 

If you would like to share your views on the subject, please send in your thoughts using the comments section below, we would like to hear from you, whether you are of the same generation as Stirling or a professional from the technology sector.