The BBC faced another embarrassing technical failure on Monday during live coverage of President Joe Biden's meeting with King Charles III. As the channel aired scenic shots of Windsor Castle, the feed was suddenly replaced by coloured bars and a 'BREAKING' banner, displaying the words: 'Field operations, Sky News, London.'
The mishap prompted a reporter to remark: 'Oops! We've lost the picture but there we go!' Viewers were quick to mock the broadcaster on social media, with one writing: 'Still find it funny when BBCNews use SkyNews feed, or vice versa. Even more funny when the feed goes down.' Another quipped: 'Breaking or broken.'
The incident comes amid a turbulent period for the BBC, which is dealing with allegations that an unnamed male presenter paid a teenager more than £35,000 for explicit photos. The Metropolitan Police later confirmed that 'no investigation' is underway, and a lawyer for the alleged victim said there was 'no truth' to claims that the presenter stripped to his underwear during a video call.
