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Douglas Is Cancelled

2024 • 7.2 • Drama, Comedy • 42m

GB • English

Writers: Steven Moffat

The career of respected news presenter Douglas is threatened after he makes an ill-advised joke. With her 2 million social media followers, tech-savvy co-anchor Madeline could throw Douglas a lifeline by posting in his defense… but will she?

Cast

Hugh Bonneville

as Douglas

Karen Gillan

as Madeline

Ben Miles

as Toby

Alex Kingston

as Sheila

Nick Mohammed

as Morgan

Madeleine Power

as Claudia

Simon Russell Beale

as Bently

Joe Wilkinson

as Tom

Episodes

Episode 1

E1 41m

TV news legend Douglas Bellowes faces a career crisis when he's overheard making a sexist joke at a wedding.

Episode 2

E2 41m

When the furore around the joke continues to mount, Douglas needs to be coached on handling the questions he faces.

Episode 3

E3 40m

Madeline and Douglas's first encounter three years ago took an unexpected turn, but there are explosive consequences as a result in the present day.

Episode 4

E4 46m

The practice interview is underway as Douglas faces a battle with a woman who understands him better than he ever suspected.