Fans of Homes under the Hammer were upset after the BBC replaced the show to make way for Theresa May’s resignation speech.
Viewers of the popular home renovation and auction series said they were “furious” that the BBC decided to move the latest episode – scheduled for 10am on BBC One – over to BBC Two, in order to air Mrs May’s statement to the public.
The Prime Minister’s tearful announcement that she would be stepping down was met with sympathy and support by many on Twitter, but not by angry audiences of the morning show.
“I'm absolutely furious.. this news has ruined my day.. thanks to this event they moved Homes Under The Hammer to BBC2 and I didn't know.. nearly missed it,” tweeted one user.
While another wrote: “Couldn't you have done this at 11? I'm missing Homes Under The Hammer. #theresamayresigns. Worst PM ever.”
Others used the programme’s residential theme to nod to a “new property on the market.”
“Today’s Homes Under the Hammer was a special about an exclusive London pad becoming available. #TheresaMay,” joked another Twitter user.
Others posted photos of Number 10, Downing Street – the British Prime Minister’s official residence.
In reality, Friday’s episode saw the Homes Under the Hammer presenters explore properties in Norfolk, Liverpool and Kent – including a house with an outside toilet in Maidstone.
The series, which is the BBC's most successful show in the 10 am slot and attracts approximately 1.5 million viewers per episode, is broadcast on weekdays.
Viewers can expect to see it back on BBC One on Monday.
