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Daire Fitton

Derry Girls star Siobhan McSweeney’s 'anti-government comments edited out of BAFTA speech by BBC'

Derry Girls star Siobhán McSweeney was recognised for her comedy performance at this weekend's BAFTA Television Awards but people were quick to point out a major omission from her acceptance speech in the final broadcast.

The Cork actor gave a mostly humorous speech after being presented with the award but the BBC edited out a sincere section of praise for the people of Derry that offered criticism of governments in Westminster, Dublin and Stormont.

Read more: Siobhan McSweeney praises Derry ‘despite leaders’ ignorance’ after winning Bafta

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