The BBC has edited a reference to Russell Brand from the 2008 Gavin & Stacey Christmas special, following his conviction for rape and sexual assault offences
The joke appeared during a dinner scene, when Nessa mentioned reading Brand’s autobiography to Neil the Baby
The broadcaster has now removed the exchange from the version available on iPlayer
Brand is serving a ten-and-a-half-year sentence, with at least seven years to be spent in custody
Meanwhile, police are assessing further reports, including two additional rape allegations, as detectives continue their investigation.