BBC issues bombshell TV statement - Trump will be furious

The BBC have issued a bombshell statement about the festive TV line-up, which is sure to ruffle some feathers in the White House. The unaired festive special of Diane Morgan's hit comedy series, Mandy, was pulled from the Christmas schedule last year, months after Donald Trump launched a $10billion (7.39billion) libel action against the corporation. The Mandy Who Knew Too Much revolves around global diplomacy, which soon sparked speculation that it could mock Donald Trump.

The BBC didn't give a reason for the postponed episode, other than to say it "wants to update" parts of it before the broadcast. Now, the company have reiterated that the episode will air this Christmas after updating the synopsis on BBC iPlayer.

It read: "A seasonal comedy special that sees Mandy have what can only be described as one of the worst Christmases ever. Apart from the one you're having right now. Mandy rarely dabbles in global diplomacy, especially over Christmas when it's so cold out and there's good telly on, but when she does, you can bet that she makes a real difference to the balance of power in the world."

Diane Morgan returned to the airwaves this summer with the new BBC comedy, Ann Droid, where she starred alongside Sue Johnston and Paul Ready. The news comes after Mrs Brown's Boys festival specials were cancelled following Brendan O'Carroll's health revelation.

Following a CT scan, doctors discovered two mandible fractures, which pushed the Irish producer to cancel the Christmas and New Year's specials to undergo jaw surgery. Declaring the news in a statement, he penned: "It is with sincere regret I must announce that due to an unexpected medical issue, I will have to cancel the recordings of the 2026 Mrs Brown's Boys Christmas and New Year's Specials.

"Following a CT scan, it was found that I had two fractures in my mandible (jaw), which required immediate surgery and a few months' recovery." He went on to reassure fans that the show will be back in 2027, adding: "I am talking with the BBC about getting Mrs Brown's Boys back on the screen in 2027.

"We are currently working with MCD to try to reschedule these shows. I would like to thank MCD and the BBC for their support and understanding at this difficult time. This decision has not been taken lightly and has been made on medical advice from my consultant.

"To say I am heartbroken is an absolute understatement. I would like to sincerely apologise to all our fans who were looking forward to seeing the shows and for any disappointment caused. I now need to focus on getting myself back to full health, and I genuinely cannot wait to see you all again in 2027.

"Our fans mean the world to us, thank you from the bottom of my heart for your love and support and trust me, Agnes Brown and her family will be back!"