BBC Breakfast paid tribute to the late Mike Yarwood during the latest episode of the morning show.

The impressionist died aged 82 and was well-loved in the 1960s and 70s.

Hosts Charlie Stayt and Sarah Campbell welcomed Jon Culshaw and Alistair McGowen onto the programme on Saturday (September 9) , who both thanked Mike for inspiring them.

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However, as the pair spoke about Mike, BBC Breakfast noted the channel appeared to broadcast an image of the late Lionel Blair instead of Mike.

The blunder didn't go unnoticed by viewer watching at home.

Taking to X, formerly known as Twitter, one fan penned: "#BBCBreakfast fail for Mike Yarwood! Showing Lionel Blair. Someone needs coffee! Or #Specsavers."

Another added; "I’m sorry but that’s not Mike Yarwood. It’s Lionel Blair #BBCBreakfast."

"Lionel Blair? Not Mike Yarwood!! #BBCBreakfast"

Speaking on the show, Jon commented: "He inspired us so much, and the way Mike took all of those little foibles of the characters that none of us realised or even noticed and he exaggerated them, made them hilarious, and it just translated through so vividly.

"Saturday night BBC One, the golden age of TV, and Mike really did set the bar."

Mike's death was confirmed by the Royal Variety Charity on Friday in a statement which read: "He leaves behind an immeasurable void in the entertainment industry.

"Mike Yarwood quickly rose to prominence for his exceptional ability to mimic the voices and mannerisms of countless celebrities and public figures.

The tribute segment wasn't the only section of BBC Breakfast which went wrong during the instalment.

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Charlie welcomed political editor Chris Mason via a video link from Delhi to discuss the first day of the G20 Summit.

However, but there was no response from Chris as he was speaking to someone else.

A red-faced Charlie told viewers: "Ah, I think Chris is actually right now talking to someone else by the look of it.

"We'll see if we can go back to Chris in just a moment."

Charlie moved on to discuss Freddie Flintoff being spotted for the first time since in public since his near-fatal To Gear car crash.

However, he managed to speak to Chris minutes later to discuss the G20 summit.

BBC Breakfast airs daily on BBC One from 6am

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