It’s been 20 years since Guy Goma was mistakenly interviewed live on BBC News. Goma had arrived at BBC studios for a job interview as a data cleanser, but was confused with technology journalist Guy Kewney - who had been due on air just minutes later. After producers mistook him for Kewney, Goma was unexpectedly rushed into the studio and interviewed live on air. James O'Brien is joined by Guy Goma and Elliott Gotkine, Emmy-winning journalist who accidentally put Guy on the telly, and is walked through how the extraordinary mix-up unfolded. Listen to the full show on the all-new LBC App: https://app.af.lbc.co.uk/btnc/thenewlbcapp #jamesobrien #news #uknews #LBC #guygoma #debate #interviews LBC is the home of live debate around news and current affairs in the UK. Join in the conversation and listen at https://www.lbc.co.uk/ Sign up to LBC’s weekly newsletter here: https://l-bc.co/signup
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Absolutely the right guy to be the wrong guy.
There is something about this man that radiates positive energy.
His face as he realised what was happening was absolute gold 😂
This was one of those legendary moments that the Internet was made for 😂 He handled it like a boss...
"I'm here for a job interview, why would I need makeup?" 🤣🤣🤣
He's just a really nice guy isn't he
BBC should give him an honorary position.
He has aged sooooooo well.
I'd employ him on the spot. He was put right on the spot but handled it so professionally. And such a lovely person 😊
What a lovely fellow he is, all the very best to Guy :)
I saw this and ...after 20 years... still hilarious
It makes a change having something to laugh about on a news/opinion channel.
I’ve had a really rough week. Thank you LBC. Love this guy
In the current chaotic days, this is very therapeutic! Thanks for the episode James
"I'm here for a job interview. Why on earth would I need makeup??" 😂
"As soon I saw my face on all the television screens" Hahahaha ! Poor bloke 😂
Wow was that really 20 years ago! Time flies so fast! The guy was brilliant at winging it 😂😂
Thank you Mr Goma, for making me laugh again 🤣🤣!!
I forgot all about this, still cracks me up, nice man.
Absolute legend. One of the _very_ few times the news has made me laugh so hard I remember it -- vividly -- decades later.