‘Gavin and Stacey’ U.K. Christmas Special Draws Big Ratings But Stirs Controversy

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The return of “Gavin and Stacey” after nearly 10 years was a big hit on Christmas Day for the BBC, but it also drew some blowback from U.K. viewers over the use of a homophobic slur in …

, but it also drew some blowback from U.K. viewers over the use of a homophobic slur in a song lyric.

The BBC defended the inclusion of the lyric in the duet performed by two characters known for doing out-there karaoke numbers together: Nessa, played by series co-creator Ruth Jones, and Bryn, played by Rob Brydon. Bryn sings the line that has been modified in some recent cover versions: “You scumbag, you maggot, you cheap lousy f—–.”

” ‘Fairytale of New York’ is a very popular, much-loved Christmas song played widely throughout the festive season, and the lyrics are well established with the audience,” a BBC spokesman said in a statement.

 

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