A BBC journalist was accidentally caught complaining about his job after he didn't realize he was still live on air.

BBC News correspondent Dan Johnson was discussing the ongoing turmoil happening in Afghanistan with his anchor Shaun Ley who was in the studio, when he appeared to experience some technical difficulties.

Ley asked Johnson: "The events in the last few weeks – in the recent week where you are, have been an extraordinary turnabout in events haven't they?"

But Johnson then stares back at the screen, clearly not being able to hear his Ley.

It was then when Johnson didn't hold back, and sighed: "This job, man. This job."

He then walks out of the shot, before BBC News quickly returns to the studio.

Ley then addresses viewers while chuckling saying: "I think I’m right in saying that Dan didn’t hear my question - I don’t think he was upset by it. I think he lost the line, so apologies for that. We’ll try get Dan back a little later."

Following his blunder, Johnson himself has shared the clip on his Twitter to make light of the situation.

Taking to Twitter, he wrote: "A good reminder - ALWAYS assume you are live on air, whatever goes wrong!"

In a series of follow-up tweets, Johnson explained what had happened: "Power cut broke the line from London so I couldn’t hear the presenter.

"Thought I’d been taken off air entirely but finished my answer and waited in case, either to allow them to realize and move on or for the sound to return. Thought I’d waited long enough… apparently not."

Discussing the challenges of the job, Johnson continued in a follow-up tweet, writing: "I was filming with my iPhone, balancing on some cushions in front of the window having only just managed to get in the hotel room and make the connection in time after being locked out by a dodgy room card. As I said, a job with many challenges but always a privilege."

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A BBC news presenter who was caught giving the middle finger on live television has explained why she was doing it in the first place.

In the world of live TV, things can go wrong and the audience will usually be quite forgiving... unless you're caught swearing and then people will mercilessly share it across social media.

This is what has happened to one unfortunate BBC newsreader who was caught giving the middle finger on TV, and it's doing the rounds online.

Maryam Moshiri was set to deliver the BBC News at 12:00PM UK time on Wednesday, but as the cameras switched to the studio it appeared to catch her off guard as she flipped off the camera with a smile on her face.

After realizing what had happened, and probably with her stomach doing flips, she continued reading the headlines without any reference to what the cameras had just captured.

Naturally, people were left pretty stunned by what they had seen, so Moshiri took to social media to explain what happened.

She penned: "Hey everyone, yesterday just before the top of the hour I was joking around a bit with the team in the gallery.

"I was pretending to count down as the director was counting me down from 10-0. including the fingers to show the number. So from 10 fingers held up to one.

"When we got to 1 I turned finger around as a joke and did not realise that this would be caught on camera.

"It was a private joke with the team and I’m so sorry it went out on air! It was not my intention for this to happen and I’m sorry if I offended or upset anyone. I wasn’t 'flipping the bird' at viewers or even a person really.

"It was a silly joke that was meant for a small number of my mates."

It remains unclear whether Moshiri got into trouble about her on-screen faux pas, though it's presumed that she got reminded to remain professional at all times.

This isn't the first time this has happened, and I dare say it won't be the last, as back in 2010 an unfortunate weatherman was caught flipping his middle finger and styled it off terribly.

The BBC was forced to apologize after Tomasz Schafernaker flipped off newsreader Simon McCoy after he jokingly told him that his forecast would be "100 percent accurate".

After realizing that he had been caught on camera, Schafernaker decided to act like he was scratching the side of his face... and it just made everything a bit worse.

"The News Channel presenter in the studio acknowledged a mistake had been made, and we apologise for any offence caused," a spokesperson for the BBC said.

"Tomasz was not aware that he was on air, and whilst the gesture was only shown for a second, it was not acceptable."

Following the mistake, McCoy said on air: "Every now and again there's always a mistake and that was it."

Schafernaker wrote after the event: "Prior to a live weather bulletin, I made a gesture off camera joking with my fellow presenters and without warning the camera went live to the weather studio. I am very sorry for any offence that might have been caused by my actions."

Best just to sit on your hands when live on air!

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A BBC newsreader has been caught on camera wearing shorts and sneakers under his desk while reporting.

According to HuffPost, anchor Shaun Ley was presenting the late-night bulletins on the BBC News channel in the early hours Wednesday, June 2 - the hottest day of the year in the United Kingdom so far.

With temperatures recorded at 82 degrees at the studio set, Ley outwardly appeared to be perfectly well-dressed and presentable, sporting a dark, single-breasted suit jacket, a dress shirt, and a tie.

However, at one point in the segment when the camera panned back showing the desk from the side instead of from the front, eagle-eyed viewers at home could clearly spot that Ley was a lot more casual from the waist down.

As you can see for yourself in the video above, Ley was also wearing two comfortable-looking deck shoes, and a pair of shorts to help himself stay cool in the hot weather.

It didn't take long for viewers to take to social media to react to the 51-year-old journalist's unconventional choice of attire.

One joked: "Do you think on the UK’s hottest day of the year that he said 'I’m Shaun Ley' or 'I’m wearing shorts today?'"

A second wrote: "BBC newsreader Shaun Ley yesterday: formal above the desk, more casual below."

Another then chimed in: "Did someone forget to tell BBC newsreader Shaun Ley that it wasn't a Zoom call?"

Another then added: "How do we know this hasn't been the norm for the past 50 years?"

However, there were those who were prepared to defend Ley's sartorial choices.

One Twitter user wrote: "Shaun Ley is an excellent journalist and asks some probing questions of his guests and listens to the answers.

"It does not matter what he wears to be comfortable as he often does long evening sessions."

Another added: "It's hot today in London (where Broadcasting House, which is where their newsroom, is located), that's why he's wearing shorts."

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A BBC reporter has been praised for her professionalism after receiving a call from a Taliban spokesperson while live on air.

On Sunday evening, Taliban soldiers took control of Afghanistan's capital city of Kabul, forcing Afghan President Ashraf Ghani to flee the country, along with many high-ranking officials. As reported by CNBC, the Taliban entered the presidential palace and declared the war "over".

Ghani has since said in a statement that he fled to prevent "a flood of bloodshed", adding: "The Taliban have won with the judgment of their swords and guns, and are now responsible for the honor, property, and self-preservation of their countrymen."

Also on Sunday night, BBC World News anchor Yalda Hakim received a call from Taliban spokesperson Suhail Shaheen while she was presenting live on air.

After looking visibly stunned by the call, Hakim was able to put Shaheen on loudspeaker and conduct an interview for the next 30 minutes.

The Metro reports that a microphone was placed next to Hakim's cell phone so that viewers were able to hear Shaheen.

Over the next half an hour, Hakim pushed for answers on the Taliban's intentions in Afghanistan, as concerns continue to grow surrounding the possible implementation of strict interpretations of Sharia law - such as girls being banned from schools and corporal punishments.

During the interview. Shaheen stated: "We assure the people in Afghanistan, particularly in the city of Kabul, that their properties, their lives are safe – there will be no revenge on anyone.

"We are the servants of the people and of this country."

Shaheen added: "Over the next few days, we want a peaceful transfer of power."

"Secondly, people will be able to resume their normal [lives]," she continued. "Thirdly, there is no revenge on all those who are working with the Kabul administration or with the foreign forces.

"We want all embassies to continue their work, there will be no risk to diplomats or to anyone. All should continue as if they were continuing in the past."

Following the interview, Hakim received an outpouring of praise on Twitter for her conduct throughout the unforeseen interview.

TV floor manager, @swimmersjackson, tweeted: "Have never witnessed anything quite like what happened in studio this morning, pointing our guest mic at @BBCYaldaHakim own mobile phone as a Taliban spokesman rang it in the middle of her juggling another live interview.

"Timing is everything, there was no rearranging this."

Another Twitter user added: "Getting the Taliban spokesman on your own phone while you’re presenting live. @BBCYaldaHakim nailing it, all while dealing with an incredibly upsetting story. Wow".

Fellow broadcaster Aasmah Mir added: "That BBC Taliban interview is just mind-blowing. All 32 minutes of it. Yalda Hakim is an absolute boss."

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A sports news journalist made his true feelings known to viewers after he was forced to go out and deliver a report during a blizzard.

Mark Woodley, a KWWL anchor went viral after his live coverage of the blizzard-like conditions in Waterloo, Iowa, was reposted to social media.

During the segment on Thursday, Woodley became extremely candid about his task, stating that this is what happens "when you ask the sports guy to come in to cover a blizzard in the morning show."

"This is a really long show. Tune in for the next couple hours to watch me progressively get crankier and crankier," he quipped on-air.

And it only got funnier from there as the sports reporter continued his update.

"What better time to ask the sports guy to come in about five hours earlier than he would normally wake up and go stand out in the wind and the snow and the cold and tell other people not to do the same?" he told viewers, also adding that he didn't "realize that there was a 3:30 also in the morning — until today."

As the broadcast continued, Woodley also shared that his coworker Clint got "the better end" of the assignment chasing a storm and told viewers that he's got good news and some bad news to reveal.

"The good news is that I can still feel my face right now. The bad news is I kind of wish I couldn't."

Just a few hours later and Woodley was back at it again, but this time he spoke directly to the TV host who was sat nice and warm back in the studio asking if he could have his "regular job back."

"Can I go back to my regular job? I'm pretty sure Ryan that you guys added an extra hour to this show because somebody likes torturing me."

The hilarious moment received quite the response online with many commending Woodley's honesty.

One user referred to the Iowa sportscaster as a "legend," while someone else retweeted the clip.

Fellow newscaster Rich Eisen also shared the video in a tweet and captioned it: "Proud of this TV work that just showed into my timeline. Well played, Mark."

If the news was like this every single day, I would definitely tune in.

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A man who hilariously found himself as part of a live TV interview is now considering suing the channel after becoming a viral sensation.

Back in 2006, Guy Goma had visited the BBC offices in London for a job interview - but ended up being mistaken for an IT expert and getting grilled live on air.

Despite having no knowledge of the subject matter, Goma looked panicked but did his best to take part in the debate with host Karen Bowerman about a legal battle between Apple Computers and the Apple Corps record company.

Of course, the blunder went viral and people still remember the awkward moment, 17 years on.

You may be wondering how the BBC managed to mistake someone who was there for a job interview with the IT expert who was meant to be on the segment. Well, it all came down to them having the same name.

Guy Goma had been waiting in reception for his job interview, while the real expert - Guy Kewney - was in another waiting room preparing to be led to the studios.

When his name was called, Goma assumed he was being taken for his interview, but was shocked to find he actually ended up on air to millions of people instead.

Goma did his best to participate in the discussion and even predicted that music would be released online only in the future with the exception of vinyl, but it was later discovered the presenter had interviewed the wrong man.

Of course, when the blunder came to light the video went massively viral, leaving Goma getting recognized in the UK for years to come.

However, 17 years after the fact, Goma is now thinking of suing the broadcaster for royalties, claiming he believes he should be paid for "making them richer" with his viral fame.

Appearing on the Accidental Celebrities podcast, Goma told hosts Josh Pieters and Archie Manners that he wants his share of the "money they made from the interview."

He explained: "They have been using it for nearly 20 years with no penny to me. When I see that they are paying people millions here and there, that clip made them richer."

Sadly, despite doing a pretty fantastic job of thinking on his feet and handling the unexpected on-air interview like a pro, it turned out that Goma did not end up getting the job as a data cleanser he had initially turned up to interview for.

He now works for a charity helping people with learning disabilities and is planning to write a book about his brush with viral fame which he is planning to call Wrong Guy.

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