BBC Breakfast sparks backlash as fans issue same complaint minutes into live show
BBC Breakfast sparked backlash as fans issued the same complaint just minutes into Sunday's (July 20) live show.
During today's instalment of the popular morning show, presenters Ben Boulos and Luxmy Gopal updated audiences with the latest developments from Britain and beyond.
Simon King was also present in the studio to provide regular meteorological updates, whilst Hugh Ferris handled the sports coverage.
During the live transmission, Luxmy introduced the weekly Travel Show, which tracks team members on their voyages of exploration as they discover fresh locations across the globe, and reveal lesser-known aspects of some of the planet's most beloved tourist destinations.
This week's programme featured Reece Parkinson's expedition across America's Deep South to examine the civil rights movement, reports the Express.
Six decades after the historic march for equal voting rights in Selma, Reece explored how the civil rights movement is commemorated there and what influence it continues to have on African American lives today.
In the opening episode of a two-part series, Reece visited Alabama, where he encountered a woman who participated in the 1965 march. He also chatted to a family that was establishing a welcoming environment for visitors exploring the rural areas.
Finally, he travelled to Mobile, where he participated in a formerly segregated annual procession that now embraces all communities.
"For many here, the battle is not over. The spirit of Selma lives on," Reece reflected.
"As I have found exploring the states of Georgia and Alabama, what happened here in Selma and the wider civil rights movement has had a lasting impact here, shaping the character of both states and passing the torch for future generations to run them."
Yet, viewers were swift to recognise the programme as a repeat from May, sparking widespread irritation across social media platforms.
Taking to X (formerly Twitter), one frustrated viewer vented: "#BBCBreakfast #BBCNews # BBC why are you showing this episode of the Travel Show AGAIN??? I've lost count how many times this has been on in a row. Please, if you're going to show repeats at least mix them up a bit!"
Another disgruntled fan complained: "I had a lie in on purpose," whilst a third expressed their annoyance: "I hate the fact they also show repeat episodes, it's so annoying."
Echoing the collective sentiment, a fourth viewer remarked: "Great episode but we don't need to see it again."
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