The BBC has apologised after Helen Mirren swore live on the station's 'Breakfast' TV show.
The Oscar-winning actress was appearing on the programme to promote her new film 'Arthur', in which she appears alongside Russell Brand.
Discussing the work she did with John Gielgud, who died in 2000, Mirren admitted to presenters Bill Turnbull and Sian Williams that her fellow actor had sworn a lot.
She said: "Well in that sort of wonderful voice he had", before impersonating him by saying: "You little s**t."
However, she quickly realised her mistake and exclaimed, "I'm so sorry! I do apologise."
The presenting duo also apologised to viewers, saying: "If you heard that, we're very sorry."
The 65-year-old star previously told the BBC that she believes that "the whole drama of swearing is so overblown", adding: "It's idiotic that it's made into such a big deal."
A BBC spokesperson added: "Bill Turnbull apologised straight away and we're sorry if anyone was offended."
