The BBC has blasted David Walliams, the British comedian and children’s author, for making two Nazi salutes while recording the Christmas special of the comedy panel show ‘Would I Lie To You?’ at Pinewood Studios on Tuesday.

Comedian David Walliams performed a Nazi salute to the discomfort and dismay of other contestants on the family-hour BBC panel show he was recording. "I didn't have David Walliams doing a Nazi salute at the Would I Lie To You?

The British network confirmed that the segment would not be broadcast as part of the "Would I Lie to You?" holiday comedy special.