Little Britain stars and Catherine Tate very 'bovvered' by religious campaign

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Little Britain stars Matt Lucas and David Walliams have joined Tate in threatening legal action after Christian Publishing and Outreach also used Vicky Pollard's oft uttered quotation "Yeah but, no but, yeah but" on posters.

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'Am I bovvered?' For Catherine Tate, the answer is yes

The comedian is threatening legal action over the poster campaign

Below were the words of Peter the Apostle: "Always be prepared to give an answer to everyone who asks you to give the reason for the hope that you have."

The phrase "How very dare you!" used by Tate's character Derek Daye also featured in the campaing, again alongside Bible quotations.

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The Little Britain stars have given a definite 'no' to the religious organisation's use of Vicky Pollard's phrase 'Yeah but no but yeah'

Tate's spokesperson said solicitors acting for her production company Tiger Aspect plan to contact CPO on her behalf, while a spokesman for CPO confirmed they had been contacted by legal representatives from Little Britain.

According to the BBC, CPO admitted they had not been given approval to use the material.

The posters, which were on sale for £25 a set, have now been withdrawn.

Legal representatives for Little Britain stars David Walliams and Matt Lucas have been in contact with the relgious group