BBC Breakfast viewers saw an emotional moment on Monday when guest Bill Houghton broke down in tears during a live interview. The toy maker, who appeared on the show's 'Rise and Shine' segment, was overcome with emotion after discussing a personal message from Prime Minister Keir Starmer.
Hosts Ben Thompson and Nina Warhurst quickly moved to comfort Houghton as he became tearful. 'Can you believe that? I can't tell him how much that means to me,' he said, his voice breaking. Ben placed a hand on his shoulder while Nina offered words of sympathy.
Houghton has gained attention for creating hundreds of handmade wooden toys for underprivileged children. He told the programme that his newfound fame has been 'difficult', with people recognising him in the supermarket. The Prime Minister's message, in which Starmer called him 'the best of British', clearly moved him deeply.
This is not the first time Houghton has become emotional on the programme. Earlier this year, he spoke about his late wife Pat, describing her as 'the love of my life'. He said he tries to pull himself together, thinking she would not want him to be upset.
