Douglas Is Cancelled stars Karen Gillan and Hugh Bonneville | BFI Q&A

The stars of a new ITV drama about cancel culture join writer Steven Moffat, director Ben Palmer and executive producer Sue Vertue to talk about the drama at BFI Southbank
Written by globally renowned screenwriter Steven Moffat (Doctor Who, Sherlock), Douglas Is Cancelled introduces us to middle-aged current affairs news anchor Douglas Bellowes.
Behind the scenes, Douglas needs constant reassurance from his younger, tech-savvy, social-media-aware co-anchor, Madeline. A national treasure, he can seemingly do no wrong, until he makes an ill-advised joke at his cousin’s wedding. During the on-going digital storm, Douglas’s alleged indiscretion is blown out of all proportion and he struggles to escape the controversy. In this chaotic and increasingly unmanageable situation, can Douglas count on the support of his agent and colleagues?
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[@elenavorobeva6747]

I want to congratulate Karen and Hugh, their performances are amazing and the series itself is one of the best this year. But where is the promotion?

[@ljamesfan96]

I really enjoyed it, but was shocked to find out it was a comedy after I finished it. Definitely didn’t feel like a comedy, but was still really good with the twists and turns. Moffat is amazing

[@manyue2003]

Episode 3 is definitely not comedy

[@hyperzzzzz1]

B9nneville, but especially Gillan, make this among the best TV this year.

[@tomimpala]

I'm just happy to see the moff and Amy Pond

[@sabrinatirabassi3529]

I want to see it so much, but I live in Italy...

[@kinonino]

VPN might help

[@lestrem11]

A long overdue comedy that highlights the venal stupidity of cancel culture. Thank you to all concerned.

[@rachelw5040]

But it's much more than that. In fact, it isn't about cancel culture at all, if you watch it to the end.

[@Jack-gf3ig]

Idk, that's not really the main take-away from the show

[@lestrem11]

@@Jack-gf3ig I have only got to episode 4 and yes the wider point of bullying is evolving.👍

[@tomimpala]

Do you- do you think enough hasn't been said about cancel culture?

[@lestrem11]

@@tomimpala No, I don’t , child.👍

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