British TV channel cops criticism for showing The Emoji Movie rather than the Queen's funeral

Channel 5 in the UK has come under fire for choosing to air The Emoji Movie instead of the Queen's funeral.

But not Channel 5 - it's The Emoji Movie or bust, apparently.

One Twitter user said: "Seriously though, shame on Channel 5 for showing The Emoji Movie during the Queen's funeral. Such disrespect."

Another added: "Are they out of their minds? The Emoji Movie - of all movies - airing over the funeral. Is this some kind of joke?"

On Twitter one person said: "Channel 5 said f**k the Queen and her funeral. We're watching The Emoji Movie."

A second commented: "You would have loved The Emoji Movie on Channel 5 during your funeral mate. You would have loved it. Rest in peace, mate."

While a third added: "The Emoji Movie showing on Channel 5 during the Queen's funeral (who instead are airing films for kids) - is probably the most anyone has talked about The Emoji Movie since 2017."

It is understood that the film did briefly pause for the two minutes of silence in remembrance of Queen Elizabeth II.

One Twitter user noted: "Really don’t understand the criticism of Channel 5 for showing The Emoji Movie and Stuart Little during the Queen’s funeral. What are kids of families who don’t have paid TV/streaming supposed to do otherwise, sit and watch white people in suits look overly sad for six hours?"