https://somersetdaily.co.uk/tags/swearing/Recent content in swearing on Somerset DailyHugo -- gohugo.ioen-usTue, 12 May 2026 16:10:09 +0000https://somersetdaily.co.uk/bbc-somerset-presenter-apologises-after-offensive-word-airs-during-live-broadcast/Tue, 12 May 2026 16:10:09 +0000https://somersetdaily.co.uk/bbc-somerset-presenter-apologises-after-offensive-word-airs-during-live-broadcast/Listeners of BBC Somerset were taken aback during Simon Parkin’s live radio show on Monday, May 11, when an offensive word was mistakenly broadcast. The incident occurred during Parkin’s mid-morning show between 10am and 2pm, leading to swift complaints and the subsequent removal of the clip from BBC Sounds. Simon Parkin, a seasoned broadcaster with over 30 years of experience at the BBC, expressed immediate regret for the mishap. Despite the unintentional nature of the error, the moment left listeners both shocked and amused, sparking reactions across social media platforms.