THE BBC has apologised after Andrew Marr accused Home Secretary Priti Patel of laughing during an interview.
The Sunday morning host scolded her for apparently smirking while he was reading business leaders’ worries about Brexit .
"I can't see why you're laughing," he said.
The remark had attracted 222 complaints to the broadcaster.
But they have now accepted that Mr Marr "now accepts this was in fact her natural expression."
In a statement, a BBC spokesman said: “Guests who appear on the Andrew Marr show expect robust interviewing that includes back and forth between themselves and Mr Marr.
“Andrew Marr commented on Priti Patel laughing after he glanced up while reading a list of business leaders concerned about the impact of Brexit on their industries.
“He thought he saw the Home Secretary smile but now accepts this was in fact her natural expression and wasn't indicating amusement at his line of questioning.
“There was no intention to cause offence and we are sorry if viewers felt this to be the case.”
A Tory source said: “Priti is grateful to Andrew for correcting his mistake and looks forward to appearing on his show in future.”
