BBC Breakfast presenter Charlie Stayt was left red-faced after accidentally mixing up the names of weatherman Matt Taylor and actor Ralf Little during Friday's episode.
As Matt Taylor presented the forecast live from Aintree Racecourse for Ladies Day, Charlie mistakenly thanked 'Ralf' instead of 'Matt'. Realising his error, he quickly apologised, explaining that Ralf Little was in the studio for an interview.
Little, known for his role in Death In Paradise, was on the show to discuss his lead part in the touring production of John le Carré's The Spy Who Came In from the Cold. Co-host Naga Munchetty admitted the unusual situation caused confusion, with Little joking that 'everyone is confused'.
Charlie swiftly moved on to interview Little about the play, which follows Alec Leamas, a disillusioned British intelligence officer tasked with one final mission. The production is the first stage adaptation of a le Carré novel, directed by Jeremy Herrin, and is touring 21 UK venues after opening in Leicester on 12 March.
