GAVIN & Stacey will NOT function a controversial lyric from festive favorite Fairytale Of New York on this 12 months’s repeat, I can reveal.
When the award-winning present returned final Christmas for its first episode in virtually a decade, Rob Brydon’s character Uncle Bryn sang The Pogues’ seasonal staple on stage in a pub — uncensored.
Gavin and Stacey is not going to function a controversial lyric from festive favorite Fairytale Of New York on this 12 months’s repeat
However manufacturing agency Fulwell 73 determined to chop the controversial line, which features a homophobic slur, from tonight’s re-run on BBC1.
The present drew a file viewers final Christmas because the most-watched scripted present of the last decade. However now its makers discover themselves dragged into an ongoing debate over the music, which incorporates that much-debated lyric sung by the late Kirsty MacColl.
I’m advised the scene with Bryn singing will stay however with the road eliminated.
A present supply stated: “Fulwell 73 thought lengthy and onerous about this they usually hope the change will make sure the particular could be loved by all audiences, current and future, with out inflicting any unintended offence.”
The present drew a file viewers final Christmas because the most-watched scripted present of the last decade
Final month The Solar advised how BBC Radio 1 wouldn’t play the uncensored model, airing a model with alternate lyrics. However the 1987 authentic will play on Radio 2, whereas DJs on Radio 6 Music can select.
A spokesman for Fulwell 73 advised me: “In step with the programme’s themes of pleasure, love and inclusivity, Fulwell 73 have determined to re-edit the music. We’re grateful to the BBC for permitting us to make this variation.”
A BBC spokeswoman added: “Attitudes change over time and we respect language is a delicate and vital subject for some individuals. We respect Fulwell’s resolution.”
The particular drew greater than 17million viewers final Christmas, revisiting the title characters — performed by Mathew Horne and Joanna Web page — ten years on as they spend the hols in Barry, South Wales.
Good on Fulwell 73 for making this variation. Right here’s hoping we don’t have to attend one other ten years for the following particular.
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