Clive Myrie breaks silence on replacing Huw Edwards on BBC News

Clive Myrie breaks silence on Huw Edwards resigning from BBCGood Morning Britain, ITV

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00:00 The atmosphere currently, particularly last week in the BBC Newsroom,

00:04 the BBC TV Newsroom, because, I mean, what a car crash to end a distinguished career.

00:08 Hugh Edwards' career is clearly over.

00:11 What were the feelings in the BBC Newsroom?

00:13 Were people relieved that the situation was resolved, that he'd gone?

00:16 And did you think that he had to go?

00:18 This is an absolutely honest response.

00:21 I have no clue. I haven't been in the office since.

00:24 I'm in tonight, during the 10 o'clock.

00:26 So what are your feelings, then?

00:28 Look, I mean, Hugh had a distinguished career.

00:30 He's resigned, and that is something that needs to...

00:36 He felt he had to do, and it is regrettable.

00:39 No question, given his loyal service and brilliance as a broadcaster.

00:44 The point now is to move forward.