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EXCLUSIVE: The BBC is set to replace the robot cameras in its news channel studio after a string of viral tech fails over the past decade.

A BBC Breakfast host has caused a stir with Twitter users after suggesting that some people would describe the characters in BBC drama The Pact as a "woke version of a Welsh family" to bemused star Rakie Ayola.

Geordie Shore as she reflected on her and her father’s relationship with alcohol on Wednesday.  The reality star, 34, who recently released a documentary titled Alcohol, Dad And Me, starred on the MTV series about hard-drinking Newcastle natives from 2011 until 2014. Speaking on BBC Breakfast with Ben Thompson and Victoria Fritz, Vicky revealed how that version of herself no longer exists.

Naga Munchetty, 47, has taken to social media to react to her BBC colleague Sally Bundock's latest health update.Sally has been absent from BBC News for some time after a knee operation, with her spending the last six weeks recovering.Sally has been posting weekly updates to Twitter sharing the progress as she recovers from her knee operation to repair her ACL, MCL and meniscus.She took to Twitter in view of her 40,600 followers to post a picture of her leg along with a heartfelt update confirming her proposed return to work date.The BBC presenter penned: "Recovery: week 6 almost done."I'm seeing the consultant tomorrow and hoping I can downgrade from this strict knee brace and return to work on Monday #fingerscrossed."Many social media users took to the posts comments, including Naga who celebrated the good news with the presenter.Naga wrote: "OOH - Fingers crossed Sal xx."Sally's replacement, Victoria Fritz, also commented: "You have been missed Sally! Xx."To which Sally replied: "Thank you and thank you for doing such a marvelous job #liveatfive.So many early mornings."Naga's heartfelt comments come after the presenter took to her BBC Radio 5 Live yesterday to plead with listeners.The BBC Breakfast presenter was discussing the theme of lending and borrowing on the show, and decided to share one of her own anecdotes.She said: "I have a boxset of the West Wing - which is an amazing series."And I leant out series one, and I’ve never had it back."I have haunted all my friends, asking them - accusing them, basically - of having it."And no one's admitted to it, so I ended up having to buy the series one DVD, which doesn’t match in the box set."She added: "It bothers me no end, because I like things very neat and tidy."So,

Carol Kirkwood has taken to social media to share a message with her fans, hours after announcing her surprise engagement live on TV.MORE: BBC Breakfast's Carol Kirkwood confirms engagement live on-air - see diamond ringPosting on her Twitter account, the BBC weather presenter thanked her fans for their sweet messages.WATCH: Carol Kirkwood confirms engagement live on BBC Breakfast"I have just been reading through all your lovely tweets. THANK YOU SO MUCH. I am really touched...

Dan Walker, 44, has appealed to parents to ask for advice on how to talk about Russia’s invasion of Ukraine with children.The BBC Breakfast star logged onto Twitter earlier today to open the debate in view of his 751,000 followers.He wrote: “Dear parents / guardians,“Interested to know what you are telling your young children about what is happening in Ukraine at the moment without giving them nightmares.”Other Twitter users were quick to react, with the post receiving more than 1,400 likes in just a few hours.Fellow BBC broadcaster Victoria Fritz said: “Hi Dan, I spoke to my 5 y o son about this yesterday. (sic)“I said mummy had been busy telling people that the people in charge of Russia had been trying to steal another country.That the country was called Ukraine.“That the people of Ukraine didn’t want their country stolen.”She continued: “He said that wasn’t kind, didn’t sound fair and asked me if we knew anyone in Ukraine. I said we didn’t.“But they like macaroni cheese and apple crumble just like us.”MorishIdle typed: “I think it’s actually more stressful for young teenagers as they understand more.“There are 18 year old boys in Ukraine told they cannot leave the country and gave to take up arms.“As the mum of a teenage boy (not yet 18) that absolutely terrifies me.”Dorisandfred added: “So tough, our 10 year old was very anxious about it last night and couldn't fall asleep.“Husband reassured him about nato, and how far we are from the Ukraine. (sic)“It doesn't help that his school project is WW2 right now so it's all a bit too real.“I’m anxious too.

By Tom Grater