What does the cryptic crossword clue "More sprightly junior inspiring the BBC (8)" mean?

The definition is "More sprightly". The wordplay uses a container (one word inside another). AUNTIE (synonym="term by which the BBC is [was?] affectionately known") in JR (synonym="JR") = JAUNTIER; definition: "More sprightly" The answer is JAUNTIER.

More sprightly junior inspiring the BBC (8)

Times Cryptic #28657 | 5 Across | 2023-07-17 flower

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