Annual 'Fairytale of New York' debate takes another festive twist - as BBC Radio 2 will play edited version

It's a festive favourite in Ireland and abroad but Fairytale of New York has sparked debate in recent years because of its lyrics - and now the saga has taken another twist.

Originally released by The Pogues and Kirsty MacColl in 1987, Fairytale Of New York has been deemed a classic for the past 35 years

But in recent times when December rolls around, the song makes headlines due to its lyrics, which contains the word “f****t”.