And there was further outrage when it emerged a Black member of staff quit over the offensive gag while the Mrs Brown's Boys star was given a final warning and allowed to keep his job.
The junior worker was said to be horrified at O'Carroll's N-word jibe during a cast read-through of the Christmas special last Wednesday.
One on-set source said: "How is it that they are no longer on the show but Brendan is? The whole thing is messed-up."
Performing arts and entertainment trade union Equity added: "No working person should be subjected to racism when doing their job.
"Employers must realise the obligations they have and create safe, anti-racist workplaces." Creative industry union Bectu head Philippa Childs said: "Broadcasters must deal swiftly and effectively with unacceptable behaviour and walk the walk in stamping out racism." Pressure is building on the BBC to explain why they decided not to sack O'Carroll, who plays Agnes Brown in the show.
A Corporation source said: "The BBC takes the matter extremely seriously and Brendan also takes the matter extremely seriously.
Esta historia es de la edición October 17, 2024 de Daily Mirror UK.
Comience su prueba gratuita de Magzter GOLD de 7 días para acceder a miles de historias premium seleccionadas y a más de 9,000 revistas y periódicos.
Ya eres suscriptor ? Conectar
Esta historia es de la edición October 17, 2024 de Daily Mirror UK.
Comience su prueba gratuita de Magzter GOLD de 7 días para acceder a miles de historias premium seleccionadas y a más de 9,000 revistas y periódicos.
Ya eres suscriptor? Conectar
TAILSPIN
No moans over pitch as England victory bid turns sour after drops
World war warning
Zelensky: Thousands of North Koreans to join up
Now leave us to grieve at last..
Shoreham families' relief at crash pilot appeal loss
If I make it to heaven I'll find my mother & say: "Ma look what happened to me!"
Al Pacino has created some of the most iconic movie roles of all time.
SHE CAN'T BE LEADER SHE HAS YOUNG KIDS
Fury at Tory MP's Kemi jibe
Heights of fashion
FROM the pre-flight routine to the drinks trolley, the role of cabin crew has not changed much in 80 years.
LOVELY LAD
Blast victim, 7, remembered as man's body found in ruins
Vinted pics 'sexualised in reposts'
Clothing sellers report harassment
England winning the World Cup is written in the stars with my Thomas... a mutter* knows!
THE proud mum of new England manager Thomas Tuchel said it is \"written in the stars\" that he will lead the side to World Cup victory.
ISRAEL: WE'VE KILLED SINWAR
Hamas leader and architect of October 7 atrocities is eliminated'