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A London cabbie was mistaken for an IT expert he was set to pick up at the BBC and ended up appearing live on TV.

The taxi driver was holding a badge for Guy Kewney in reception when the confusion took place.

A producer called out for "Guy Kewney" and the cabbie was ushered on to a News 24 studio set.

Instead of telling show bosses he was not Mr Kewney, he tried to bluff his way through the interview about the court battle between Apple iTunes and Apple Corps.

During the interview his answers included: "I'm very surprised to see this verdict... because I was not expecting that."

The real Mr Kewney, editor of newswireless.net, watched the interview in disbelief.

After several confused answers interviewer Karen Bowerman cut to a reporter at the High Court reports the Mirror.

A man interviewed on camera after the BBC mistook him for an IT expert says he feels like a celebrity.

Guy Goma was earlier thought to be a taxi driver but is actually an accountant who was at the BBC for a job interview, reports the Sun.

BBC News 24 mixed him up with IT journalist Guy Kewney and interviewed him about the court battle between Apple iTunes and Apple Corps.

Mr Coma, who gamely bluffed his way through the interview, has since been asked for interviews by news organisations worldwide.

He said: “I feel like Prince Harry. Everyone wants to speak to me. I never imagined anything like this would ever happen.”

But he added: “I never really wanted to be famous. I just want to be an accountant - I hope I get the job at the BBC."

The man who mistakenly appeared as an IT expert on BBC News 24 is auctioning the blue shirt he was wearing on the day he became famous for charity.
Guy Goma was at the BBC for a job interview but a mix-up meant he was taken to a studio and asked on-air about the Apple vs Apple court case.

He was not offered the role as a data support cleanser but his TV appearance gained him worldwide attention.

He said equally "amazing things" could happen to the next owner of the shirt.

"This is the shirt I wore which nearly got me a job on the BBC," he wrote on the 15 Minutes auction website, where it is being sold.

"I didn't get the job but I did become an overnight celebrity. I'm auctioning this shirt off so that someone else can be as lucky as I was.

"PS: The shirt has been worn a couple of times (to interviews)," he added.

The proceeds from the auction will be donated to Oxfam.

Author:	Calrissian [ 15 May 06, 22:54 ]
Post subject:	Weird job interview... BBC (typical incompetence)
OMG, this is soooooo embaressing to watch, I had to cover my eyes. I really felt for the guy, but didn't he realise he was on live national TV? see... http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/entertainment/4774429.stm Calrissian: has an interview lined up...but probably not on RTE

Author:	JimD [ 15 May 06, 23:38 ]
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I heard all about it on Radio 4 and they mentioned it several times this evening. Several heads will get kicked for this little mix-up

Author:	milly [ 16 May 06, 0:06 ]
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OMG the poor poor man!!

Author:	Spawn of Blagman [ 16 May 06, 0:07 ]
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Excellent gaff as funny when Phillip Schofield hit the key he was told never to hit in his cupboard for bbc kids and he emgaged the world logo much to his histerics

Author:	cheekiechickie [ 16 May 06, 0:36 ]
Post subject:	Cabbie mistaken for IT expert
Quote: A London cabbie was mistaken for an IT expert he was set to pick up at the BBC and ended up appearing live on TV. The taxi driver was holding a badge for Guy Kewney in reception when the confusion took place. A producer called out for "Guy Kewney" and the cabbie was ushered on to a News 24 studio set. Instead of telling show bosses he was not Mr Kewney, he tried to bluff his way through the interview about the court battle between Apple iTunes and Apple Corps. During the interview his answers included: "I'm very surprised to see this verdict... because I was not expecting that." The real Mr Kewney, editor of newswireless.net, watched the interview in disbelief. After several confused answers interviewer Karen Bowerman cut to a reporter at the High Court reports the Mirror. BBC

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Author:	Calrissian [ 16 May 06, 18:37 ]
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I want Guy to have his own web TV show. He can blag his way through subjects selected by the viewers. "so...guy..are you surprised by the latest inflation figures?" "well, yes...this is most worrisome news..for all those concerned about such things. Its a winning concept. Calrissian: waiting for Endemol to steal another of his grand ideas.

Author:	cheekiechickie [ 17 May 06, 11:42 ]
Post subject:	BBC gaffe man feels like 'Prince Harry'
Quote: A man interviewed on camera after the BBC mistook him for an IT expert says he feels like a celebrity. Guy Goma was earlier thought to be a taxi driver but is actually an accountant who was at the BBC for a job interview, reports the Sun. BBC News 24 mixed him up with IT journalist Guy Kewney and interviewed him about the court battle between Apple iTunes and Apple Corps. Mr Coma, who gamely bluffed his way through the interview, has since been asked for interviews by news organisations worldwide. He said: “I feel like Prince Harry. Everyone wants to speak to me. I never imagined anything like this would ever happen.” But he added: “I never really wanted to be famous. I just want to be an accountant - I hope I get the job at the BBC." Ananova

Author:	cheekiechickie [ 30 May 06, 18:23 ]
Post subject:	'Wrong guy' loses shirt for Oxfam
'Wrong guy' loses shirt for Oxfam Quote: The man who mistakenly appeared as an IT expert on BBC News 24 is auctioning the blue shirt he was wearing on the day he became famous for charity. Guy Goma was at the BBC for a job interview but a mix-up meant he was taken to a studio and asked on-air about the Apple vs Apple court case. He was not offered the role as a data support cleanser but his TV appearance gained him worldwide attention. He said equally "amazing things" could happen to the next owner of the shirt. "This is the shirt I wore which nearly got me a job on the BBC," he wrote on the 15 Minutes auction website, where it is being sold. "I didn't get the job but I did become an overnight celebrity. I'm auctioning this shirt off so that someone else can be as lucky as I was. "PS: The shirt has been worn a couple of times (to interviews)," he added. The proceeds from the auction will be donated to Oxfam. BBC

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