Once again, Maryam Moshiri overshadowed the rest with her funny BBC report on Groundhog Day
Journalist and news presenter Maryam Moshiri is a bona fide national treasure, and a breath of fresh air when we most need a little light mixed in with the shadow.
She’s not afraid to air her silly side, with things like this spoon-bending demonstration.
Breaking: Maryam Moshiri (@BBCMaryam) just bent a spoon live on BBC News. pic.twitter.com/egYBnHgFih
— Scott Bryan (@scottygb) February 26, 2024
This was the very funny way she handled an autocue error.
This morning's light-relief-from-the-election "And Finally" story focused on hazel dormice, and @BBCMaryam had her Ron Burgundy moment.
It's great to see some "personality" returning to the channel when the mood permits. pic.twitter.com/tH3x0VPUv9
— Nathan Chard (@NathanEChard) June 11, 2024
And don’t even get us started on her bird impressions.
Meanwhile on BBC News @BBCMaryam is imitating the sound a seagull makes pic.twitter.com/lLCt1wb1yk
— Scott Bryan (@scottygb) April 24, 2024
BBC News The World Today with @BBCMaryam.
Great Peacock impression 🤣🤣👏🏼@BBCNews @BBCWorld #BBCNewsTheWorldToday pic.twitter.com/AE1rlOzWSn— Waedon Florence🇬🇧🇱🇨 (@FlorenceWaedon) July 7, 2025
You’re probably aware that the thing that first brought her to many people’s attention was when her comedy countdown was accidentally broadcast.
Been a while since a middle finger gesture made it on to BBC News… pic.twitter.com/eS5hOJ0PYY
— The TV Room (@thetvroom) December 6, 2023
For this year’s Groundhog Day in Punxsutawney, Maryam pulled off another triumph to add to her growing legend.
It’s Groundhog Day on BBC News. pic.twitter.com/AJnRuC1WWl
— Scott Bryan (@scottygb) February 2, 2026
— Maryam Moshiri (@BBCMaryam) February 2, 2026
It turns out there was a personal element to her joke.
One of my all time fav movies tbh xx
— Maryam Moshiri (@BBCMaryam) February 2, 2026
The internet appreciated the gag, and posted their support.
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Outstanding work by @BBCMaryam and the team in Studio E pic.twitter.com/mgVr8B0TFA
— Erron Gordon (@errongordon) February 2, 2026
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A light touch brilliantly delivered by @BBCMaryam and the @BBCNews team https://t.co/VSTksEIhFr
— Nicholas Watt (@nicholaswatt) February 2, 2026
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Do not adjust your sets. Brilliant from @BBCMaryam. pic.twitter.com/rn7xFBCbZ5
— Jono Read (@jonoread) February 3, 2026
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Expertly done https://t.co/o5jk39D6ee
— Tom Harwood (@tomhfh) February 2, 2026
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Who else checked the playback bar to see if it was looping ♂️
— TheOldOne (@PoorbandTony) February 3, 2026
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A light touch brilliantly delivered by @BBCMaryam and the @BBCNews team https://t.co/VSTksEIhFr
— Nicholas Watt (@nicholaswatt) February 2, 2026
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Brilliant news segment by @BBCMaryam @BBCNews.
Saw it live & laughed out loud!#GroundhogDay #GroundhogsDay
https://t.co/p9KbGloeHG— Vicki Treadell (@VickiTreadell) February 3, 2026
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I love it when the BBC do slightly playful stuff like this! https://t.co/lu8kXY9Lwm
— Henry Shevlin (@dioscuri) February 3, 2026
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.@BBCMaryam is a TV news legend. End of
— Jill Kent aka PR Superstar (@PRSuperstarUK) February 3, 2026
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I’m sure they did that last year.
— (@Buirds) February 3, 2026
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And this is why you are one of the best in the business! x
— ▶️Ade Jacobs◀️ Now at @adejacobsdj.bsky.social (@adejacobsdj) February 3, 2026
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Maryam Moshiri's comic style and touch has always been superb.
— Adrian Dumdum (@AdrianDurham_) February 3, 2026
broden had a question.
why is ar maryam always at the scene of the crime https://t.co/PKgMyK0wer
— broden (@cupofteakim) February 2, 2026
Because she’s the absolute queen of the news, and we will be accepting no other answers at this time.
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