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Daily Mirror
Daily Mirror
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John Bett

BBC Breakfast's biggest controversies - from 'dogging' blunder to leak on air

BBC Breakfast has been a staple on air for the past 40 years and the broadcaster celebrated the milestone on the morning of Tuesday, January 17. They invited old guests, some dating back to the very first episode, back into the studio to reminisce about the show and remember its highlights.

The show was launched as Breakfast Time on January 17, 1983, and was originally presented by Debbie Rix and Russell Grant. They joined current hosts Sally Nugent and Jon Kay to celebrate the big day by sharing their memories of the show and reminiscing about days gone by.

But there are some episodes the BBC would probably rather forget, from a 'dogging' gaffe to a famous guest who thought they'd received a very racy proposition from one of the hosts. Here, we've taken a look at the show's most controversial or memorable moments.

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