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Pornographic noises heard during live BBC football programme

Posted on 17th January 2023 by The Clean Feed Team
Last updated on 18th January 2023 Filed under Bloopers

A studio-based portion of tonight’s BBC coverage of the FA Cup match between Wolverhampton Wanderers and Liverpool was interrupted by loud pornographic noises.

Presenter Gary Linekar made light of the embarrassing incident before quickly passing to his colleague Alan Shearer in the commentary gantry.

Minutes into the first half, Gary tweeted that the noise came from a hidden mobile phone which had been “taped to the back of the set”.

YouTube prankster Daniel Jarvis claimed he was behind the stunt. He posted footage online that appeared to show him outside the BBC studio at the Molineux stadium whilst technicians were setting up equipment.

The BBC posted an apology online during the match:

“We apologise to any viewers offended during the live coverage of the football this evening. We are investigating how this happened.”

BBC spokesperson
VIDEO: pornographic noises heard during studio-based discussion on FA Cup Match of the Day. Presenter: Gary Linekar. TX DATE: 17th January 2023. COPYRIGHT: BBC.

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PICTURED: Gary Linekar presenting the BBC's FA Cup coverage. COPYRIGHT: BBC.

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