Discussions are said to be at a formative stage and, as yet, there is no sign what direction a TV role might take for the ex-pop star.

A spokeswoman for the corporation confirmed that talks had taken place since Geri - known as Ginger Spice - left the group last week.

"The channels are open but there is nothing concrete," said the spokeswoman.

Pavarotti had hoped Geri would return for one last show

"The BBC is always on the lookout for top talent, if Geri was interested in doing something," she added.

The news came as it was revealed that a heart-felt plea from the celebrated opera singer, Luciano Pavarotti, had failed to reunite Geri with her former band members for a one-off charity concert.

The remaining girls will keep their promise to sing with the Italian tenor during a star-studded show on Tuesday.

Celine Dion, Jon Bon Jovi, Stevie Wonder are among the other big names booked for the concert, in aid of the War Child charity.

The Girls will perform with Pavarotti, minus Geri

There has been much speculation that Geri's next career move would be as a TV presenter. Before joining the Spice Girls she worked as a game-show hostess on Turkish television.

Some reports suggested she had been talking to TV executives before making the split, with an eye to organising a back-up career.