Today, BritBox debuted the official trailer for its Original four-episode series Douglas Is Cancelled, which will premiere on Thursday, March 6 followed by episodes airing twice weekly.
Journalist Douglas Bellowes’ life implodes after a tweet about him allegedly making a sexist joke goes viral – in this provocative comedy drama from acclaimed writer Steven Moffat (Sherlock). Douglas and Madeline are co-hosts on a popular current affairs show. Madeline is young and sharp, Douglas middle-aged and highly respected. But a single tweet, claiming Douglas told a sexist joke at a recent wedding, tears Douglas’s life apart. With the help of editor Toby, wife Sheila and agent Bentley, Douglas tries to save his career. Is he truly guilty – or a victim of cancel culture? And exactly how is co-host Madeline caught up in it all? An outstanding cast, including Hugh Bonneville and Karen Gillan, star in this timely series about gender politics and trial by social media.
Cast: Hugh Bonneville (Downton Abbey), Karen Gillan (Guardians of the Galaxy), Nick Mohammed (Ted Lasso), Simon Russell Beale (House of the Dragon)
Creatives: Steven Moffat (creator), Lawrence Till (producer) and Ben Palmer (director)
Executive Producers: Steven Moffat, Ben Palmer and Sue Vertue
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