TAKE THE BISCUIT

BBC and Sky viewers in hysterics after toddlers gate-crash interviews demanding biscuits and decoration tips

VIEWERS were left in stitches when both Sky and BBC News had one of their interviews on sobering news stories gatecrashed by toddlers. 

Journalist Deborah Haynes, from Kent, was interrupted on Sky News by her son who popped in with a very important question in the toddler world — how many biscuits was he allowed to eat. 

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But the channel's viewers were charmed and sympathetic, with Deborah's son praised for his skilful biscuit negotiation.  

Dr Clare Wenham, from South London, was on BBC News yesterday to discuss the ongoing Covid-19 crisis when her little daughter Scarlett appeared and began rearranging a unicorn picture behind her — and even struck up a conversation with the newsreader.

In need of a second opinion, the toddler asked: “Mummy, where do you want this picture.

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“Mummy, where do you want it?” 

As the red-faced mum attempted to soldier on, BBC News’ Christian Fraser intervened and said: “Scarlett, I think it looks better on the lower shelf. It's a lovely unicorn.”

Deborah Haynes looked mortified but at least it raised a chuckle or two ...and some sympathy

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