BBC News presenter Maryam Moshiri was caught giving a middle finger to the camera in what she says was a private joke that made it on air.
Maryam Moshiri, a chief presenter on the BBC News channel, was seen to make the obscene gesture after a countdown to the start of the show. She quickly realised ...
The long-serving BBC newsreader has apologised after being caught seemingly unaware she was live on TV as she threw up her middle finger at the start of a ...
Maryam Moshiri apologises for 'silly joke' after obscene gesture is captured by social media users and footage of the incident goes viral.
Maryam Moshiri raised her eyebrows and flashed the middle finger as she appeared on screen at the start of Wednesday's midday news bulletin.
The BBC presenter said the gesture was a 'private joke' with her team, adding she was 'so sorry it went out on air'
She is seen raising her eyebrows and tilting her head as she swears at the camera for a few seconds before going on to read the headlines.
News presenter Maryam Moshiri says gaffe was 'private joke' not intended to be viewed by public.
The presenter said she 'did not realise' the moment 'would be caught on camera'.
The presenter said she 'did not realise' the moment 'would be caught on camera'.
After making an obscene gesture live on BBC News, Maryam Moshiri issued an apology online.