'Lots of doggers': BBC presenter left red-faced after slip of the tongue

Carol Kirkwood made the mistake live on-air. Photo / BBC

A BBC presenter has apologised after a live cross to the Breakfast show saw her make a sexual reference during a weather report.

Carol Kirkwood was presenting a live report on the weather from London's Greenwich Park when she made the unfortunate error, telling viewers that she had seen "lots of doggers" in the park.

"Dogging" is a word used in the UK to refer to the practice of taking part in sexual acts in public places or watching others do so.

"Fabulous, the sun is beating down. We've seen lots of doggers," Kirkwood told viewers, before quickly correcting herself.

"Not doggers of course, lots of dog walkers and joggers around here through the course of this morning," she said.

The TV veteran later took to Twitter to apologise for the error, revealing that the experience had taught her an important lesson.

I almost called the police when I heard!!pic.twitter.com/gV8ls06K4M

— Francis Keogh (@HonestFrank) August 10, 2020

Viewers, however, saw the lighter side and were quick to join in the fun on social media.

You have made my day Carol. Here is a picture of our Biscuit dogging ❤ pic.twitter.com/ZIGV86xT18

— Biscuit’s Mum (@Lilpeewee) August 10, 2020

Thank you for making me snort a Rice Krispie out of my nose! Love your retrieval.

— Salfordian (@stevedhoar) August 10, 2020

Beautiful morning for it.

— Scott Bryan (@scottygb) August 10, 2020

Even the local council joined in, with the official Greenwich Council's official Twitter account saying that "there are plenty of great parks across the borough that are perfect for joggers and dog walkers".

We're happy to say that there are plenty of great parks across the borough that are perfect for joggers and dog walkers...just thought you should know @carolkirkwood👀😂 pic.twitter.com/4CWrGz0WbV

— Royal Greenwich (@Royal_Greenwich) August 10, 2020