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Ofcom receives complaints about homophobic slur in Gavin & Stacey Christmas ep

Some people thought it should have been bleeped out

A small number of viewers of Gavin and Stacey have complained to Ofcom over the use of the word “faggot” in the Christmas special.

The episode went down a treat with fans after over 12 million people tuned in, making it the most successful Christmas Day programme since 2008.

However, some viewers were outraged when the word was used during Nessa – played by Ruth Jones – and Uncle Bryn’s – played by Rob Brydon – karaoke song.

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Ruth Jones on Gavin and Stacey - Credit: BBC
11 people complained over the use of the word (Credit: BBC)

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Rebecca Carter
Editor (Royal Insider)