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BBC Breakfast Host Apologizes for Silent Segment on Trailblazing Rugby Player

Roger Johnson pivots to live commentary after a technical glitch disrupts a feature on Manjinder Nagra, the first Sikh woman to play rugby for England.

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Overview

  • A pre-recorded segment on Manjinder Nagra, founder of Hove Rugby Club, aired without sound on BBC Breakfast, prompting an on-air apology from presenter Roger Johnson.
  • Manjinder Nagra's achievements include being the first Sikh woman to play rugby for England and growing her club from six players to around 80 over a decade.
  • Johnson quickly adapted by discussing newspaper stories, including a survey on phone-addicted teenagers struggling to focus during exam revision.
  • The broadcast marked a notable change as Johnson hosted solo, with no explanation for the absence of his usual co-hosts.
  • Nagra believes the upcoming Rugby World Cup in England will further boost diversity and inclusion in the sport.