How many episodes are in Douglas Is Cancelled? ITV series kicks off tonight
How many episodes are in Douglas Is Cancelled? ITV series kicks off tonight
The upcoming ITV series, Douglas Is Cancelled, starring Hugh Bonneville, has fans buzzing with anticipation. The plot revolves around the much-loved news presenter Douglas Bellowes (played by Bonneville) who finds himself in hot water after a sexist joke he makes at a wedding goes public.
Suddenly, he's under intense scrutiny and his job is at risk. To make matters worse, not everyone he thought he could rely on is standing by him.
So, how many episodes can viewers expect from Douglas Is Cancelled?
The mini-series will kick off on Thursday, June 27, at 9pm on ITV, and will consist of four episodes in total. These will air weekly in the same timeslot, meaning the finale should be broadcast on Thursday, June 18, barring any unexpected changes.
For those who can't wait to see how it all unfolds for Douglas, there's good news. After the first episode airs on ITV on June 27, all four episodes will be available on its streaming service, ITVX, reports the Express.
This means fans can choose to binge-watch the comedy-drama at their leisure.
Douglas Is Cancelled is the brainchild of acclaimed writer Steven Moffat, known for his work on Sherlock, Doctor Who and Dracula.
While some might think it's ripped from the headlines, iNews reports that Moffat penned the tale as a theatre piece five years back, well before the controversies involving BBC's Huw Edwards and ITV's Philip Schofield came to light.
He once shared with The Guardian: "It doesn't matter which period you put this story in: there will be somebody who fell from grace in TV."
The series isn't just about the gripping narrative of cancel culture; it also boasts an impressive ensemble of actors.
Hugh Bonneville of Downton Abbey and Paddington fame takes the lead as Douglas Bellowes.
Karen Gillan stars alongside him as Madeline, the younger co-host with a deceptive streak.
The lineup is further bolstered by Nick Mohammed from Intelligence, Ben Miles of The Crown, and ER alum Alex Kingston.