A subtitle mishap branded guest Peter, who spoke about his experiences surfing the Severn Bore (a special kind of tidal wave), the 'largest bore in the world'.
To view this video please enable JavaScript, and consider upgrading to a web browser that supports HTML5 video The BBC is no stranger to on-air blunders and this time BBC Breakfast was the culprit as it branded a guest the ‘second largest bore in the world.’ Presenter Sally Nugent, 52, later apologised for the gaffe on X, joking: ‘I feel like we were a little harsh here this morning.
com/NgGUPodLst— David Taylor ᯠMarch 12, 2024 While the placing of the subtitle was unfortunate, it is accurate that the Severn Estuary receives the second highest tide anywhere in the world or, in other words, is the ‘second largest bore’ on the planet. The difference between the lowest and highest tides in one day can be more than 14.5 metres and they occur on several days in each lunar cycle throughout the spring and autumn.
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