Today is the UK's hottest May day in recorded history, reaching a high of 35°C (95°F)
The record was only broken yesterday, on May 25th, with a high of 34.8°C (94.6°F)
Twenty years ago, Congolese man Guy Goma came into the BBC for a job interview but, in a now legendary case of mistaken identity, ended up live on the BBC News Channel. Speaking to BBC Africa, Guy explained how he managed to stay calm under the unexpected pressure of live TV.