The BBC has said it was "unacceptable" for David Walliams to make two Nazi salutes during a recording of comedy panel show Would I Lie To You? this week.

The comedian and children's author made the gestures during a segment in which a fellow panellist discussed a story about injuring their wrist while waving.

Walliams reportedly joined in with increasingly vigorous waves, which culminated in him holding out his arm in a Nazi salute.

The show's production company and the BBC both described the gestures as "completely unacceptable" and said the segment would not be broadcast.

BBC News has asked representatives for Walliams for comment.