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William Mata

Anger after BBC cuts Siobhan McSweeney’s political speech at Bafta TV awards

The BBC cut part of Siobhan McSweeney’s acceptance speech at the Bafta TV Awards on Sunday night, where the Derry Girls actress took potshots at politicians.

After picking up the Best Female Performance in a Comedy prize for her turn as Sister Michael, the 43-year-old took aim at leaders of British, Irish, and Northern Irish parliaments.

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