BBC questioned over edit of Derry Girls' Siobhán McSweeney's BAFTA speech
for her role as Sister Michael in the Channel 4 sitcom.
In her speech, as it aired on the BAFTA's official YouTube channel, she said:"I'm going to be quick because it has to be to the people of Derry. "Thank you for taking me into your hearts and your living rooms, I am daily impressed with how you encompass the spirit of compromise and resilience despite the indignities, ignorance and stupidity of your so-called leaders in Dublin, Stormont and Westminster.
This content is imported from YouTube. You may be able to find the same content in another format, or you may be able to find more information, at their web site."In the words of my beloved Sister Michael, it's time they started to wise up. Thank you so much." In the BBC edit, she said:"I'm going to be quick because it has to be to the people of Derry. Thank you for taking me into your hearts and your living rooms. Thank you so much."
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