Liam Gallagher and Noel Gallagher have reportedly forced BBC bosses to take down a star‑studded World Cup tribute video set to the Oasis hit song "Wonderwall."
BBC video removal
The clip featured famous faces like Maya Jama, Stephen Fry, Claudia Winkleman and Micah Richards singing along to the anthem, which became synonymous with England's wins during the tournament.
In Canada and the United States, networks such as CBC and NBC have similarly used popular songs to energize World Cup coverage, making clear licensing agreements essential.
The broadcaster had hoped the footage would go viral, but some critics described it as a "car crash" and found it "excruciating," according to The Sun.
The Gallaghers' legal team reportedly demanded its removal, saying the BBC had not secured the proper permissions to use the song on social media.
"The BBC dropped an enormous ball with the Oasis video as it caused a riot," an insider told The Sun.
"BBC Sport saw all the traction Wonderwall was getting and decided to spend a lot of time, and a fair bit of cash, getting all these stars to sing or speak along. Their idea was it would go viral but instead Oasis's legal team shot it down."
The insider added: "Apparently the BBC didn't seek the correct permissions to use the song on social media so they didn't have a leg to stand on."
Alex Kay-Jelski reportedly tried to fight Oasis' demands to remove the video but failed.
The episode serves as a reminder to North American broadcasters that music‑rights clearance must be handled carefully to avoid costly removals.
Other stars that appeared in the clip included Sara Cox, Michael McIntyre, Emma Raducanu, Ross Kemp and Lee Mack.
Wonderwall became an anthem for England during this year's World Cup, with players like Harry Kane and Jude Bellingham belting out the lyrics after each win. Liam even teased Kane for losing his voice in a post‑match interview after blaring out the song.
Oasis documentary
The furore comes as Oasis released the trailer for their documentary, Oasis: Don't Look Back In Anger.
The trailer, released by Disney Plus, follows the brothers on their Live 25 tour, which began a year ago in Cardiff.
It includes footage of the brothers discussing their split and a priest giving a sermon about forgiveness, with Noel saying their reunion is "one of the biggest moments in our lives."
The documentary, created by Steven Knight and directed by Dylan Southern and Will Lovelace, is set for release in cinemas on September 9 and on Disney Plus.