TV presenter Naga Munchetty has given a frank and honest interview about her career to date, speaking about her highlights and experiences over a decades long career in journalism.

Naga, 50, spoke about her early life, her time on BBC Breakfast, and her hopes for the future, alongside who she would like to play if there were a film about her life. She also spoke openly about character traits she dislikes in other people. In response to a question about this matter she told the Guardian: “Bullying.”

Furthermore, Naga was also asked what she would change if she had the opportunity to edit her past. She said: “All the times I was mean to someone.”

Naga’s comments come as BBC Breakfast insiders defended one of Naga’s colleagues at the centre of a bullying probe.

According to the Mirror, Richard Frediani is on extended leave after members of staff complained about his behaviour.

One source claimed to the publication that people were unhappy with Naga, who it was claimed had raised concerns about Mr Frediani’s management style in the past.

They said: “Yes, he is old-school and can rub people up the wrong way but it’s always in the pursuit of great television. It’s the best-rating breakfast show in the country - it’s not supposed to be a walk in the park.

“Some - Naga included - need to understand this. It feels like it’s a case of presenter power turfing out a brilliant journalist.”

Mr Frediani has been running BBC Breakfast since 2019, but earlier this year industry publication Deadline reported that he was the subject of two misconduct complaints.

Among the allegations are some who claimed they felt shouted at when mistakes had occurred on-air, while another claimed they witnessed Mr Frediani kick a wastebasket after walking out of the production gallery.

Following allegations of bullying, an internal investigation is now being carried out.

In a statement, a spokesperson for the BBC said: “While we do not comment on individual cases, we take all complaints about conduct at work extremely seriously and will not tolerate behaviour that is not in line with our values.

“We have robust processes in place and would encourage any staff with concerns to raise them directly with us so they can be addressed.”