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24.12.2020 / 14:15
Gavin and Stacey Christmas Special repeat censors controversial Fairytale Of New York scene
direct to your inboxLast year's Gavin and Stacey hit Christmas special will air again this year, but with a tweak.While it proved hugely popular with BBC viewers after waiting an entire decade for the reunion, the episode received nearly 900 complaints over the pub singing scene of a seasonable staple.Character Uncle Bryn, played by Rob Brydon, and Nessa, played by Ruth Jones, sang The Pogues' Fairytale Of New York uncensored, including the homophobic slur “you cheap lousy f****t”.But production