In separate tweets British comedians Matt Lucas and David Walliams expressed regrets for having played characters of other races in Little Britain.

Apologies for their impersonations as women, gays, straights, transsexuals, fatties, teenagers, body-builders, football fans, handicapped, carers for handicapped, cross-dressers and members of Her Majesty’s Government are expected the forthcoming months.

No animals were offended in the making of this comedy.