Viewers complain part of Siobhán McSweeney's Bafta speech cut from BBC broadcast

In the original version, the Cork actress thanked the people of Derry and noted the "indignities, ignorance and stupidity of your so-called leaders (in) Dublin, Stormont and Westminster"

Lisa McGee and Siobhan McSweeney with the award for Scripted Comedy, for Derry Girls, at the Bafta Television Awards 2023 at the Royal Festival Hall, London. Picture: Jeff Moore/PA Wire

There were plenty of talking points for Sunday night’s Bafta TV Awards, including Siobhán McSweeney's hilarious and heartfelt speech. However, BBC viewers have noted that part of the Derry Girls star's speech was cut from the channel’s broadcast.

The Cork actress picked up the Bafta TV award for best female performance in a comedy programme at the award ceremony on Sunday night. The 43-year-old won the Bafta for her role as Sister Michael in the hit Channel 4 show, Derry Girls.