Zebragate: another BBC news cock-up

Viewers of BBC1's 1pm news bulletin in London got rather more than they bargained for yesterday - when this not entirely office-friendly image popped up on screen. It's among artworks handpicked by Tracey Emin that are part of the summer exhibition at the Royal Academy, apparently, and appeared in the preview at the top of the hour for the BBC London regional news summary. Phew! A BBC spokesman said: "The broadcast of this image from the show was a mistake. We apologise unreservedly to our audience for any offence caused." We're not sure it would be appropriate viewing even after the watershed, let alone at lunchtime when you are sat down with your cheese on toast. Or, more disturbingly, foot-long sausage baguette. What a cock-up.