BBC Breakfast fans spotted a spelling mistake during Tuesday’s edition of the show.
During Tuesday’s edition of BBC Breakfast, sharp-eyed viewers were swift to notice a spelling mistake in one of the programme’s segments.
Hosts Sally Nugent and Jon Kay were presenting the morning’s top stories, which included coverage of the tragic incidents at Bondi Beach on Sunday (December 14).
Following a short interval, the presenters returned to outline the topics scheduled for discussion later in the broadcast.
Among these was a feature marking 250 years since the birth of novelist Jane Austen, accompanied by footage from the BBC’s adaptation of Pride and Prejudice.
However, as the on-screen text displayed the renowned writer’s name, audiences spotted an error. Rather than the correct spelling of ‘Austen’, the programme had written ‘Austin’.
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Oblivious to the mistake, Sally Nugent announced: “It is a truth universally acknowledged that Jane Austen stories still grab readers and viewers more than two centuries after she lived. We will be celebrating her 250th birthday.”
Within moments, viewers flocked to social media to highlight the blunder, with many expressing bewilderment at the oversight, reports the Express.
One viewer posted on X: “#bbcbreakfast Austin? Really #bbc? Howay, even I know it’s AUSTEN.”
Another commented: “It’s so easy to say that standards at the BBC have slipped… #BBCBreakfast” Another viewer jokingly questioned: “Jane who? @BBCBreakfast #bbcbreakfast”
Whilst a further comment read: “Oh look, it’s just our national broadcaster unable to spell the name of one of our most famous authors. #bbcbreakfast #janeausten #JaneAusten250”.
Nevertheless, the BBC appeared to spot the error as the segment was corrected when it aired again later.
Earlier this week, audiences witnessed presenter Sally Nugent becoming visibly moved whilst interviewing Sir Chris Hoy on the programme, during which he discussed his cancer diagnosis.
The Olympic champion was diagnosed with prostate cancer and revealed in 2024 that it was terminal. His wife, Sarra, lives with multiple sclerosis (MS) and the couple have subsequently filmed a documentary.
Entitled Sir Chris Hoy: Cancer, Courage and Me, the documentary offers viewers an insight into his experience and seeks to encourage others facing similar challenges.
During Monday’s interview with Chris, Sally described it as “one of the most inspirational stories I have ever worked on”.
The BBC presenter remarked: “I have to be honest with you. I remember sitting in that appointment with your consultant in London when you were going through the latest situation with your health, and going through, you know, what might be next and all of those things.
“And sitting there thinking, ‘Wow, I can’t believe I’m in here. I can’t believe I’m in this room’.”
Sarra added: “We think the same, we can’t quite believe it.”
BBC Breakfast is available to watch on BBC iPlayer.
