Axing 'Give My Head Peace' by Email After 30 Years 'Stung'

Northern Ireland sitcom Give My Head Peace is axed by the BBC after 30 years

Comedy panel show The Blame Game is also to be cancelled as part of cost-cutting.

Axing 'Give My Head Peace' by email after 30 years 'stung'

​​The team that gave Northern Ireland the iconic Troubles TV comedy, Give My Head Peace, say the fact the show was axed by email "stung" after an unprecedented 30 year run with the BBC.

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It comes as the BBC attempts to save £500m over two years as it faces "significant financial pressures".