BBC Breakfast became a gripping early morning spectacle as reporter Yunus Mulla faced the severe weather to provide live updates from snow-covered Harrogate at 6.17am. Reporting against a backdrop blanketed in white, Yunus depicted the turmoil caused by the snowy conditions sweeping across the UK, leading to operational disruptions at key airports including Manchester, Liverpool, and Birmingham.
However, annoyed viewers questioned why the BBC had sent the reporter into the treacherous weather. Studio hosts Ben Thompson and Rachel Burden were informed by Yunus: “It is snowing and quite heavily and has been for the past couple of hours.”
He grimly detailed the conditions: “It is settling as you can see around me, a huge blanket of snow covering Harrogate in North Yorkshire. Two amber warnings and expect disruptions, and we have had a few tech issues ourselves.” For the latest Welsh news delivered to your inbox sign up to our newsletter
He added: “If you’re looking to venture out onto the road, you can see what drivers will be facing because of the advice. There is the possibility they could get stuck, and people should carry blankets and food and that kind of thing.
BBC Breakfast hosts Ben Thompson and Sarah Campbell
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“We are facing disruption across the country. Some communities could be cut off.” However, the BBC faced backlash for sending a reporter into the midst of a blizzard
One irked fan exclaimed: “BBC MUPPETS ARE REPORTING FROM SNOWBOUND ROADS! … TAKE YOUR OWN ADVICE F*WTS!” The Mirror reports an unimpressed audience member remarked: “Thank god we have a news reporter standing in the snow in Yorkshire to tell us it’s snowing.”
Joining the debate with a hint of irony, another comment read: “Don’t make unnecessary journeys,” alluding to the viral clip of a reporter braving a fierce storm. Lastly, someone pointedly asked: “Why would you go out today unless you had no choice? ” BBC Breakfast is broadcasted weekdays at 6am on BBC1 and iPlayer.