So, Radio 4 has replaced a continuity announcer known as the “voice of the Shipping Forecast” a month after he accidentally swore on air. Peter Jefferson, who worked for the BBC for 45 years, swore after mixing up his words as he tried to complete a sentence before the famous “pips” at the top of the hour on Radio 4. The 64-year-old has been told by BBC managers that his services are no longer needed. Meanwhile, Wossy swears as if he suffers from tourettes and he is a star in the BBC firmament. Hypocrisy?
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Weekend 22nd November 2025
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