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ITV's Douglas Is Cancelled viewers left disappointed over script

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The new show tells the story of a 'national treasure' news presenter who is left fighting to save his career and reputation after accusations that he made a sexist joke go viral.

Viewers of ITV's Douglas is Cancelled have been left disappointed over the 'boring' and 'unfunny' script and have taken to social media to demand to know the joke that Hugh Bonneville's character made.

The four episodes then follow Bellowe's relationship with Madeline Crow - his younger, more dynamic colleague portrayed by Karen Gillan - and how it changes after news of his alleged wrongdoing first emerges.The series, created by Sherlock writer Steven Moffat left many wishing the show itself was cancelled and described it as 'really bloody awful' and 'unfunny and awkward'.

The shows has a stellar cast. Pictured: Ben Miles from The Crown , Doctor Who's Alex Kingston and the actor and comedian Nick Mohammed Viewers took to X to vent their frustrations at the first episode of the show starring Hugh BonnevilleOne viewer wrote: 'Awful!! Simply awful.' while anotherdescribed it as 'not funny'.

 

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