The BBC news presenter was left red-faced after accidentally getting a shows name wrong live on-air14:49, 11 Jun 2026Updated 14:52, 11 Jun 2026A BBC news presenter suffered an awkward blunder live on air.Pete Levy got the name of a huge show completely wrong during a recent episode of the BBC Look North Bulletin.During the episode, he began discussing a popular East Yorkshire location set to appear on Springwatch. However, he announced, "One of East Yorkshire's top beauty spots featured on BBC Two's Crimewatch programme."He swiftly spotted his error and put things right, stating: "Springwatch programme, I beg your pardon!" Peter visibly struggled to keep a straight face as he carried on, remarking: "Not Crimewatch, Springwatch. Oh, that's a classic, isn't it?”The clip was posted on social media, and it didn’t take long for fans to flood the comment section with reactions.One viewer wrote: "@peter_levy utter legend!!!! xx." Another posted: "Oh dear @peter_levy" alongside two crying-with-laughter emojis.This isn't the first occasion Peter, who has fronted Look North on weekdays since 2002, has suffered an on-air mishap.In 2023, he was reduced to fits of laughter while reading the day's headlines for Lincolnshire and East Yorkshire.The particular story concerned the escalating expenses to fix a Lincoln walkway, referred to as the 'Glory Hole'. Yet Peter found himself completely unable to maintain his composure as he presented the report on the curiously named footpath.The presenter said: "Now, it's estimated that the bill to repair Lincoln's Glory Hole, will be.."Peter briefly hesitated as his typically professional demeanour appeared to crumble when he grasped the suggestive implications of what he had just said.A grin spread across his face as he tried to continue by stating, "will be anything from sixty.."Once more, Peter started chuckling as he revealed the estimated costs for the replacement.Article continues belowWhile he continued laughing, the BBC switched to footage of the 'Glory Hole' as Peter informed audiences of the duration of its closure to visitors, all while laughing throughout.BBC Look North broadcasts three main weekday bulletins: a lunchtime update at 1:35 PM, the main evening programme at 6:30 PM, and a late-night bulletin around 10:30 PM.
BBC presenter suffers major name blunder live on air
The BBC news presenter was left red-faced after accidentally getting a shows name wrong live on-air









