In America, laughing while reading the news (especially just before reading an obituary) is practically a sine qua non for the job!

S.B. Whitehead, Doylestown, USA

In a perfect world it wouldn't happen. but humans are not perfect and it does happen from time to time. And how wonderful to have a news reader just occasionally (and unintentionally) demonstrate that they are human! A lovely start to a Friday!

Richard, Manchester,

Charlotte actually made my otherwise grid locked morning and drive to work from Berkshire to Hayes, Middlesex a very merry one. I enjoyed listening to her giggle and got caught up in the whole thing myself as I too started giggling as I drove. Charlotte as always had perfect diction and I always enjoy listening to her, so I am sure viewers can forgive her this one-off, sorry two-off guffaw. She's a national treasure after all.

Yemmi Agbebi, Bracknell, Berks

I'm sorry, but the people who are complaining about this should get a life!! It must be being so perfect themselves that allows them to be such kill-joys. I suppose that the famous "legover" Test Match Special incident must have ruined an otherwise wonderful match for them all. Lighten up!!

Simon Beesley, Macclesfield,, Cheshire,

If Lord Reith were alive, I dare say he'd rather not be in a grave, and as for "sorry, news is meant to be read seriously.." what a load of pompus nonsense. The whole piece from Charlotte was genuine and natural, a great moment that helps lift the day.

geoff, kenilworth, warwickshire

I agree with Hugh Ong that presenters butting in and trying to distract or engage the newsreader in banter undermines the News - usually serious stuff about driveby shootings,death, carnage or worldwide misery. That's usually a case of over-blown egos taking over the show. But Charlotte Green being a warm and wonderful human being and getting an entirely appropriate fit of giggles about a scratchy old sound recording - even live on air - just livens up everyone's day. She deserves a pay rise for knowing when a story is snortingly funny and should have been news-edited as a humorous 'light relief ' piece in the first place.

Carolyn Burdet, Bath, England

A fit of the giggles? Priceless!

Sarah , Adelaide, Australia

well done charlotte green could not stop laughing with you althou i did'nt know why i was laughing

E Summerton, Rayleigh, Essex.,

So why didn't a colleague come to the rescue?
Charlotte, that was a good start to my Friday! Love the voice, love the giggles!

Christine Henderson, Staffs,

Charlotte Green usually reads the news impeccably. I suppose all those superhuman souls who were 'outraged' have never made a single mistake in their lives - ever.

The trouble with the giggles is that the more you know you should stop the more impossible it is to do so.

Suzie, Hebrides, Scotland

Sorry, news is meant to be read seriously and the newsreader should always convey a sense of credibility.

For the same reason that newsreaders do not add their views and comments to news items, he or she should not impose their sense of humor, or lack of it, when reading any news item.

There is a time for jokes and comments, and a time for seriousness, and news is meant to be read with serious intent to afford credibility.

It has been noticed lately on BBC radio, that some presenters budge in as soon as the newsreader finishes reading the news and try to engage in banter or add their comments to the news. If this is not stopped, there will come a time when news will not be taken seriously anymore.

Hugh Ong, Aberdeen,

If Lord Reith were alive, he would turn in his grave.

J. A. Smith, Clitheroe, England

this reminds me of the time i was driving a milk tanker in the early hours at the time of the concorde accidents and in a news update ms green made a very funny gaff of the report of the take off ( which was aborted ) of the concorde . i always thought i must have misheard it but im not so sure now

Dennis Warne

dennis warne, carlisle, uk

Charlotte, we love you! Keep up the good work.

Charles Bockett-Pugh, Sandhurst,

Charlotte, thank you! It is wonderful to know that Auntie Beeb can occasionally loosen her bodice and let forth a guffaw without overmuch embarrassment. Anyone who couldn't see the funny side of what happened to you should be cremated -- if they haven't already been so.
Thanks again from deepest Tokyo. I wish NHK could have the same sense of humour.
Phil

Phil Sandoz, Tokyo, Japan

Fantastic stuff, we're all human!

Alex Melt, Cheltenham,

It's been replayed in Australia. What a star!

John, Melbourne, Aus

Miserable people complaining about Charlotte Green. She has a beautiful voice, and she had me laughing over my cornflakes. She has nothing to apologise for.

Genie, Leeds,