Viewers of the BBC’s Breakfast show shared their frustration over a recurring technical glitch in the news programme.
Taking to Twitter, viewers who have watched the show in recent weeks have complained that they can’t watch local news due to interference with regional news.
Although the show is broadcast nationally, viewers are provided with the latest travel and weather news for their local area throughout the show.
© BBCBen Thompson and Sally Nugent on Tuesdays
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On Tuesday’s show hosted by Sally Nugent and Ben Thompson, one viewer tweeted: “No @BBCBreakfast @BBCNews – again, we don’t care about news from London in the Midlands!!!” while another added: “Someone pressed the wrong button – we have BBC London #bbcbreakfast.”
Other viewers have had similar issues over the past few days, with one tweeting: “Not sure what the #BBCBreakfast regional news spot is today. Just national stories from Manchester”, while Another added: “All regions #BBCBreakfast with you own regional news today?”
© @benthompsontvBen Thompson has replaced regular host Jon Kay
A third commented: “#BBCBreakfast Ok BBC, why do you keep showing us BBC London instead of BBC North West? Twice now! lol.”
This is not the first time viewers of the show have complained about technical problems in recent months.
In June, host Sally Nugent spoke about the issue on an episode of the show, warning viewers of problems with the local news. “Now is the time to get the news, travel and weather where you are this morning,” she said. Some programming may be impacted by industrial action in the area.
© Danny Lawson – PA ImagesJon Kay and Sally Nugent usually present the show Monday through Wednesday
Sally is referring to BBC Local journalists who have been on strike for 48 hours over the BBC’s plan to cut off local radio service across Britain. 1,000 journalists joined the strike, which followed industrial actions in March, but also resulted in an impasse in negotiations with the BBC.
The strike comes just a week after BBC journalists voted of no confidence in BBC Local’s senior management team.
The technical failure occurred in the context of major changes to Breakfast represent the group as both Jon Kay and Nina Warhurst have retired from the show.
In a statement posted on Instagram on Sunday night, Jon revealed that he will be away from the red sofa for the next two weeks as he enjoys a pre-planned break from the show to spend time for family.
© BBCJon Kay is suspending pre-planned programming
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“I’m enjoying the extra sleep and long-planned vacation with my family, so no need to set an alarm for tomorrow morning,” the 53-year-old wrote. “Back on the red sofa with my BBC Breakfast family in Salford in two weeks.”
Meanwhile, business executive Nina Warhurst is currently on maternity leave as she welcomed her third child, a baby girl, earlier this month.
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They announce the good news on BBC Breakfastand Jon reveals that the baby’s name is “being given”.
© BBC Breakfast Nina Warhurst and husband Ted welcome their third child in July
Nina, who is married to restaurateur Ted, later shared the news and said the family was “happy and loved”.
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