Douglas Is Cancelled Review: Hugh Bonnevilles Cyber SatireThe actor stars in Steven Moffats four-part series on BritBox as a TV host who becomes the subject of scandal when a social-media post alleges he told a sexist joke at a wedding. By John AndersonHugh Bonneville Photo: BBC Studios/HartswoodDouglas Bellowes, the affable chap played by Hugh Bonneville in Douglas Is Cancelled, is a national treasure, a TV host who has spent a career comforting his U.K. audience through times of bad news, smiling with viewers in times of good news. And yet, somehow, after 30-odd years, its all still news to Doug. Woke? Hes barely conscious.His wake-up call arrives by way of social mediaa post alleging that Douglas told a sexist joke at a recent wedding. A wholly inappropriate gag, apparently, though it is not explained. Doug seems, very sincerely, to not know what its all about. But all those around him begin losing their minds.Copyright 2025 Dow Jones & Company, Inc. All Rights Reserved. 87990cbe856818d5eddac44c7b1cdeb8VideosMost Popular NewsMost PopularOPINIONFurther ReadingAdvertisement