Naga Munchetty’s ‘special treatment’ risks angering colleagues as she is ‘granted permission to work from London’ on new BBC 5 Live show

Naga Munchetty has reportedly been given ‘special treatment’ at her new BBC 5 Live role by being able to work from London on the Salford-based programme.The BBC Breakfast host, 51, has held the role for 17 years at their London studio, but will be making a move north when she starts her new job.However, according to sources Naga has been told that she can work two days a week from the capital, a privilege that has been offered to several big names. The ‘two-tier system’ is apparently starting to become an issue at the broadcaster and colleagues who have to work full time up north are making it a ‘talking point’.The show relocated to Salford 15 years ago as part of the BBC’s initiative to spread investment in programming across the country and not just in London. However, BBC bosses have been accused of giving Naga, who was paid about £360,000 last year, special treatment as she’ll reportedly be allowed to host the show from London for two days a week. Naga Munchetty has reportedly been given ‘special treatment’ at her new BBC 5 Live role by being able to work from London on the Salford-based programmeA job advertising the role as Naga’s co-host also says they would be required to present from Salford five days a week. A BBC source told The Times: ‘The non-Salford shows are becoming a talking point as more presenters are given special treatment to do it.’I’m not sure it’s what [culture secretary] Lisa Nandy and Andy Burnham envisioned [for the BBC’s] Salford base.’Another insider told the publication: ‘Salford still hasn’t really worked as envisaged. It’s just more evidence of a two-tier system.’Other presenters who present from both Salford and London include Nicky Campbell and Matt Chorley.The Daily Mail contacted the BBC and Naga’s representative for comment.A spokesperson for the BBC has insisted that they remain focused on their commitment to broadcasting from Salford. They said: ‘BBC Radio 5 Live is proudly based in Salford which remains the main production base for the station and 5 Live Breakfast.’As a national live news and sport service, it is important that 5 Live also broadcasts from locations across the country so it can reflect and serve all audiences across the UK.’ The BBC Breakfast host, 51, has held the role for 17 years at their London studio, but will be making a move north when she she starts her new jobIt emerged last week that the investigation into Naga’s behaviour was ‘quietly dropped’, with the star announcing this week she would be leaving BBC Breakfast.The Daily Mail revealed on Wednesday that Naga was ‘made to look like a monster’ on BBC Breakfast, and her departure means a win for its ‘boys club’ culture. You can read Katie Hind’s full story here.  Her decision to leave was announced on Tuesday and an insider said the move is no doubt ‘two fingers’ to the TV bosses who had spent more than a year investigating allegations of bullying and misconduct against her.Naga was reportedly placed under review last summer amid complaints about alleged bullying and off-colour jokes over a three-year period – but always remained defiant and on air.She was alleged to have been unkind when fellow presenter Sally Nugent unveiled a glam new look and was also said to have remarked that weather presenter Carol Kirkwood had ‘aged a bit’.There was also said to be a frosty relationship with co-host Charlie Stayt, despite them being all smiles on screen. The claims emerged after BBC Breakfast editor Richard Frediani took an extended period of leave following separate allegations of bullying and misconduct. At the time, Munchetty was reported to be among those who raised concerns. Frediani has since been cleared of wrongdoing and returned to work. Naga pictured for the first time since she announced she would be leaving BBC Breakfast Some BBC insiders see her appointment to the 5 Live Breakfast role as a sign she retains the corporation’s backing. Just weeks ago it was revealed she had received another pay rise, meaning her annual salary is now between £360,000 and £364,999 per year.A BBC 5 Live insider told the Daily Mail: ‘It’s brilliant for Naga and she’s giving Frediani two fingers. It’s a big promotion for her and a massive coup for us.’Naga was reportedly questioned by bosses over an alleged sex joke, claims she was unkind to co-presenters and allegations she upset Geri Halliwell-Horner.There were complaints that she made sexual comments during an ad break and was even alleged to have asked a female colleague whether she had ever carried out a certain sex act.She was accused of telling off an intern over the quality of her Marmite on toast.When Sally Nugent unveiled a new look, Naga allegedly said: ‘We’re meant to be serious journalists, not trying to look like we’re presenting This Morning.’There were also allegations that she described Carol Kirkwood as ‘really stern’ and said she had ‘aged a bit’.Before Kirkwood retired from BBC Breakfast, viewers complained when Munchetty said on air: ‘I’m just waiting for the countdown for you to go.’ There was also said to be a frosty relationship with co-host Charlie Stayt, despite them being all smiles on screenAnother on-air row came when Geri Halliwell-Horner appeared as a guest and later vowed never to return.Naga asked her: ‘Do you not like being interviewed?’ reportedly prompting an apology from BBC bosses.Naga will front the show alongside a co-host, who is yet to be recruited, from Monday to Friday, broadcasting live from Salford for three days a week and London for the remaining two.On the move to 5 Live, Munchetty said: ‘I’m thrilled to be joining 5 Live Breakfast in January. Live news, great conversations and connecting with audiences are what I love most about broadcasting, and 5 Live does all of that brilliantly.’It has been a privilege to be part of the BBC Breakfast TV team for the past 17 years, working alongside an incredibly talented and hard-working group of journalists who are not only outstanding colleagues but also great friends.’Presenting a flagship programme on 5 Live is an opportunity that was simply too good to pass up. It will take a huge amount of work and require 100% of my focus and energy, and I’m really looking forward to throwing myself into the role.’Over the last five years, I’ve been privileged to build a relationship with 5 Live listeners on the mid-morning programme and help shine a light on the issues that matter most to them. I’m excited to build on that in the Breakfast slot and to start each day with our listeners every morning.’Between now and January, I’ll continue presenting the two programmes I love. I’m sure there will be plenty of news to cover, and it will very much be business as usual.’