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The duo behind one of the most iconic TV blunders

20 years ago, Congolese computer technician Guy Goma went to the BBC for a job interview. He did...

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07.50 12 May 2026


The duo behind one of the most iconic TV blunders


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20 years ago, Congolese computer technician Guy Goma went to the BBC for a job interview. He didn’t get the job, but he did go viral when he was mistakenly put on air as Guy Kewney. Elliot Gotkine and Guy Goma told Anton about that faithful day.


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