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What's funny, what's offensive? And are Mitchell and Webb comedy villains now? | Brian Logan

UK · 2026-09-27

Key takeaway

BBC removes 11 sketches from 'That Mitchell and Webb Look' on iPlayer, triggering public backlash.

  1. Step 1 · The triggerthe BBC removes 11 sketches from the iPlayer re-release of 'That Mitchell and Webb Look', making an editorial decision on legacy content
  2. Step 2 · Knock-onpublic backlash and media scrutiny increase reputational pressure on the BBC, raising political and audience sensitivity
  3. Step 3 · Reaches youthe BBC becomes more cautious in commissioning and external spend, increasing uncertainty for SMEs supplying content or services

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Source: theguardian.com

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