Douglas Is Cancelled: Release date news, cast details, and more about the workplace comedy series

Attention all comedy lovers! BritBox is all set to release the British comedy-drama miniseries Douglas Is Cancelled for U.S. fans this month. Yes, that's correct. The series, which came out last year, offers a satirical take on cancel culture with Hugh Bonneville playing the titular character named Douglas Bellowes.

When talking about his show, the actor praised the script and said:

"It constantly surprised me with its changes of direction and tone... Some of the twists and turns are toe-curlingly funny, but by the end, the lights have gone out, the fun has evaporated and we’re into dark territory."

Unlike typical news anchors who avoid making controversial jokes in public, Douglas Bellowes is accused of making a se*ist joke that he can't recall. At first, it looked like Douglas' joke wouldn't be a threat, but little did he know that his co-anchor Madeline would retweet the accusation.

Soon after the tweet gains attention, it quickly turns into a full-fledged media firestorm. This way, Douglas in Cancelled highlights how a single moment can snowball into career-ending consequences.

Want to know more about the comedy-drama? Continue reading below.

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Douglas Is Cancelled release date and streaing details explored

As mentioned earlier, Douglas Is Cancelled was already made available to U.K. viewers on June 27, 2024, with episodes coming out weekly on ITV1. Whereas, for those who prefer streaming the series, all four episodes were immediately released on ITVX.

As for the release date for the eager U.S. viewers, catch up with new anchor Douglas Bellowes on March 6, 2025, on BritBox at 3 am ET. However, BritBox will follow a twice-weekly episode release format after its premiere.

Additionally, the comedy series can also be streamed on ABC iview, as it has also been made available for Australian fans. So, don't miss out on watching this intriguing drama, where chaos unfolds right after the controversy begins.

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Douglas Is Cancelled cast details

While the Downton Abbey star Douglas Bellowes leads the cast of Douglas Is Cancelled, the comedy series is incomplete without his co-stars, including:

Karen Gillan (Jumanji, Doctor Who) as Madeline Crow: The actress plays one of the key figures, Madeline, the co-host who inadvertently fuels the controversy.

Alex Kingston (ER, Doctor Who) as Sheila Bellowes: Kingston will be seen playing the lead, Douglas's wife Sheila, who, being a newspaper editor, utilizes her expertise to solve the crisis.

Simon Russell Beale (The Death of Stalin) as Bently: Another key figure whom viewers will find at Douglas's newsroom.

Nick Mohammed (Ted Lasso) as Morgan: We all know Mohammed for playing Nathan in the Apple TV+ series, who has secured the role of a humorist inside the main newsroom.

Other cast members in Douglas Is Cancelled include Madeleine Power (The Outlaws) as Claudia Bellowes, Ben Miles (The Capture) as Toby, and a few more. As for the writer and creator, Sherlock and Doctor Who contributor Steven Moffat secured these roles, with Ben Palmer as the director for all episodes.

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Douglas Is Cancelled plot details

Now comes the most intriguing part: the story in the British TV series. At its core, Douglas Is Cancelled is both a workplace comedy and a sharp media satire. It highlights the high-pressure environment of a television newsroom, a key element in unraveling Douglas's career.

Per ITVX:

"Douglas Is Cancelled introduces us to middle aged, and greying, current affairs news anchor, Douglas Bellowes, a respected broadcaster and raconteur who loves the life he’s created with his newspaper editor wife, Sheila."

The synopsis continues:

"Whilst an experienced broadcaster for Live At Six, behind the scenes Douglas surprisingly needs constant reassurance from his sharper, younger, tech savvy, social media aware co-anchor, Madeline, who appears to be able to wrap him around her little finger... It’s a chaotic and unmanageable situation, but can Douglas count on the support of his agent and colleagues? What will Douglas do next?"

After exploring the gist of the comedy series, many would want to dive into Douglas's life and career and how the anchor manages to escape the chaos. So if you're among the excited viewers, don't forget that the show is almost here.

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