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==Broadcast==
==Broadcast==
The series will broadcast in the UK on ITVX on 27 June 2024.<ref>{{cite web|website=Film Stories|accessdate=18 November 2023|url=https://filmstories.co.uk/news/douglas-is-cancelled-steven-moffat-makes-a-return-to-television-comedy|title=Douglas Is Cancelled - Steven Moffat makes a return to television comedy|first=Jake|last=Godfrey |date=November 17, 2023}}</ref>
The series will broadcast in the UK on ITVX on 27 June 2024.<ref>{{cite web|website=Film Stories|accessdate=18 November 2023|url=https://filmstories.co.uk/news/douglas-is-cancelled-steven-moffat-makes-a-return-to-television-comedy|title=Douglas Is Cancelled - Steven Moffat makes a return to television comedy|first=Jake|last=Godfrey |date=November 17, 2023}}</ref><ref>https://www.theguardian.com/tv-and-radio/article/2024/jun/17/douglas-is-cancelled-hugh-bonneville-alex-kingston-steven-moffat-cancel-comedy</ref>


== References ==
== References ==

Revision as of 23:05, 17 June 2024

Douglas Is Cancelled
GenreComedy drama
Created bySteven Moffat
Written bySteven Moffat
Directed byBen Palmer
Starring
Country of originUnited Kingdom
Original languageEnglish
No. of series1
No. of episodes4
Production
Executive producers
ProducerLawrence Till
Production companies
Original release
NetworkITVX

Douglas Is Cancelled is an upcoming four-part British comedy drama television series for ITVX, written by Steven Moffat, directed by Ben Palmer and starring Hugh Bonneville and Karen Gillan.

Synopsis

Douglas Bellowes (Bonneville) is a widely respected middle news anchor with a co-anchor Madeline (Gillan) and newspaper editor wife Sheila (Kingston), when he makes an ill-advised joke at a wedding and is faced with cancel culture.[1]

Cast

Production

It is written by Steven Moffat and directed by Ben Palmer and produced by Hartswood Films in association with SkyShowtime and BBC Studios Distribution. Moffat also serves as executive producer alongside his wife Sue Vertue with Lawrence Till as producer. Moffat described writing the script “in secret”.[2][3]

Filming

Production started on the four-part series in London in November 2023.[4]

Casting

In November 2023 Hugh Bonneville, Karen Gillan, Alex Kingston, Ben Miles, Simon Russell Beale and Nick Mohammed were confirmed in the cast.[5]

Broadcast

The series will broadcast in the UK on ITVX on 27 June 2024.[6][7]

References

  1. ^ Richardson, Jay (17 November 2023). "Hugh Bonneville & Karen Gillan lead ITVX comedy from Steven Moffat". Comedy.co.uk. Retrieved 18 November 2023.
  2. ^ Yossman, K.J. (17 November 2023). "Karen Gillan, Hugh Bonneville to Star in New Cancel Culture Dramedy From Steven Moffat (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. Retrieved 18 November 2023.
  3. ^ "Hugh Bonneville to star in new comedy-drama about cancel culture". Chortle. Retrieved 18 November 2023.
  4. ^ Mensah, Katelyn (17 November 2023). "Doctor Who's Karen Gillan, Alex Kingston reunite for Steven Moffat series". Radio Times. Retrieved 18 November 2023.
  5. ^ Lewis, George (17 November 2023). "Doctor Who boss's new show reveals cast including Ted Lasso star". Digital Spy. Retrieved 18 November 2023.
  6. ^ Godfrey, Jake (17 November 2023). "Douglas Is Cancelled - Steven Moffat makes a return to television comedy". Film Stories. Retrieved 18 November 2023.
  7. ^ https://www.theguardian.com/tv-and-radio/article/2024/jun/17/douglas-is-cancelled-hugh-bonneville-alex-kingston-steven-moffat-cancel-comedy
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