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Naga Munchetty demands ‘respite’ after challenging BBC colleague | Television and Radio | Show business and TV

Naga Munchetty demands ‘respite’ after challenging BBC colleague | Television and Radio | Show business and TV

Naga Munchetty was forced to intervene after her co-star Charlie appeared to make an on-air mix-up, prompting the host to be corrected after realizing his mistake.

The on-air glitch came as the two presenters discussed the terrifying ordeal of new parents Becky Whittle and Luke Browning, from Newent, whose car was stuck in Storm Bert while their unborn child made his way into the world.

Becky and Luke were taking a detour to avoid the flooding that was sweeping through Gloucestershire in the UK when they became stranded on the way to hospital.

Speaking about the test, Charlie began to explain the situation, but became confused about the facts. He began, “A mother had to give birth to her baby boy in her car because she got stuck on the way to the hospital during Hurricane Burt, all because of the flooding.”

Correcting him, Naga retorted, “She’s not stuck in the car, the car is stuck.” “Charlie replied, ‘Yes,’ and Naga loudly replied, ‘Okay,’ before continuing with the story: Becky Whittle and Luke Browning were on their way to Gloucestershire Hospital on Sunday, and that’s when cutie Noah was born seven weeks early.”

She added: “They had already taken a detour to avoid the flooding but they got stuck. It’s quite a stressful birth for little baby Noah, but he’s fine.

Referring to the parents paying tribute to Storm Bert, Naga continued: “Now a name, a great name,” and Charlie interrupted: “Yes, Noah. Noah, flood. Born in the flood. Makes sense, doesn’t it? ?”

“Very sweet baby,” Naga responded as Charlie admitted, “I suspect it’s a very stressful moment, but everything is fine right now,” as his co-star began to move on to the weather.

Speaking to Dorothy Keith-Lucas’ Sarah on screen, Naga weighed in on the situation: “I think if you want to know if there would be any need for Noah to appear, Sarah.” As she demanded, “We need a break, don’t we?”

After reassuring viewers, Sarah explained: “Oh yes there is, luckily we’ll have calmer weather heading into the weekend.”

The couple tried to refrain from going to the hospital, and Becky refrained from traveling anywhere until the pain became unbearable. They also called an ambulance, but quickly realized it would take some time for it to reach them.

Luke called 999 and while they waited for the ambulance to arrive, the call operator tried to reassure the couple and advised them on how to cope with the birth.

Speaking to BBC Of Noah’s arrival, Luke said: “It was pretty scary, he came out really quickly.” I was nervous, excited… it was quite an intense experience.”

Noah was born in the car, but as a premature baby, doctors said at 33 weeks he was “very lucky” to be born outside of hospital and was rushed to intensive care as soon as he arrived in their care.

New mum Becky was also rushed into surgery after she developed a blood clot following the birth of Noah. Despite the panic and desperation, it seemed everyone was now on the mend as Noah appeared in his mother’s arms on screens, with doting dad Luke holding a feeding tube.

BBC Breakfast on air BBC One every day from 6 am.