Key facts
- John Humphrys, former BBC presenter, discussed reporting on Nixon's resignation.
- Humphrys stated he was drunk during the live broadcast.
- He shared this in a new podcast about his life growing up in Cardiff.
Former BBC presenter John Humphrys has revealed in a new podcast that he was intoxicated while reporting live on the resignation of U.S. President Richard Nixon. Humphrys, known for his role on the BBC's Today programme, discussed this experience in a podcast focusing on his upbringing in Cardiff. The revelation sheds light on a potentially challenging moment in his broadcasting career.