It's a sign of the times we're living in.
Whether it's your child toddling into the background of your video call,???? ????? ????? ???? or your semi-clothed roommate sauntering through a Zoom meeting, BBC Dad moments are a dime-a-dozen while many of us are staying home.
We are, of course, referring to the rather endearing moment of an uninvited guest appearing during a serious interview or meeting. The UK's newly appointed shadow chancellor Anneliese Dodds was talking to Sky News' Kay Burley on live TV when she had a mid-interview visit from her daughter.
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Dodds was discussing the economic impact of the new coronavirus (COVID-19). "We need to get to the best possible situation for dealing with the virus and then ensuring we have that economic support there for businesses and individuals that they need at this time," said Dodds. Then, she was paid a little visit.
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The UK is currently in lockdown and government guidance insists that people are only permitted to leave their homes for food, health reasons, or work (if it's not possible to work from home). Under this guidance, broadcast interviews are being conducted remotely.
SEE ALSO: BBC Dad and his family are back to spread some joy when we need it most"OK, somebody who wants to come and say hello to you while you're on the telly, we've seen this happen before, haven't we?" said Burley, likely referring to BBC Dad.
"She's welcome anytime on the programme," she added.
Dodds smiled unfazed and carried on with the interview while her daughter wandered out of the room. Interruptions like this are truly welcome anytime with us.