Douglas is cancelled: how many episodes of Hugh Bonneville's ITV drama are there?

ITV’s upcoming series Douglas Is Cancelled starring Hugh Bonneville has piqued the interest of viewers eager to know its running time. The plot revolves around popular news presenter Douglas Bellowes (Hugh Bonneville), who faces backlash from the public after making a sexist joke at a wedding.

He initially doesn’t take the concept of cancel culture seriously until his job is threatened. More worrying is the fact that not everyone he trusts actually supports him.

How many episodes does Douglas Is Canceled have?

The miniseries, set to premiere on Thursday June 27 at 9pm on ITV, comprises four episodes in total. The following three episodes will be broadcast every week at the same time.

This implies that the finale of Douglas Is Canceled should be broadcast on Thursday June 18, barring any unforeseen changes, reports the Express.

However, if you’re too impatient to wait for the conclusion, there is an alternative. After the first episode airs on ITV on June 27, all four episodes of Douglas Is Canceled will be available on its streaming platform, ITVX.

How many episodes are there in Douglas Is Canceled?(Image: (Image: ITV))

This gives fans the opportunity to watch the comedy-drama at their leisure.

The series was created by famous writer Steven Moffat, known for his work on Sherlock, Doctor Who and Dracula.

While some might speculate that the story is ripped from the headlines, iNews clarifies that Moffat wrote the tale as a play half a decade ago, long before the high-profile tribulations of the BBC’s Huw Edwards and Philip Schofield from ITV are revealed.

Moffat shared with The Guardian: “It doesn’t matter what time period you tell this story in: there will be someone who has fallen from grace on television.”

Douglas is canceled: TV writer Morgan is played by actor and comedian Nick Mohammed.(Image: (Image: ITV))

The plot’s timely exploration of cancel culture isn’t the only appeal; the high-caliber ensemble of talent promises to captivate audiences.

Hugh Bonneville, famous for his roles in Downton Abbey and Paddington, plays Douglas Bellowes.

He’s joined by Karen Gillan, the Scottish star who plays Madeline, Douglas’ junior co-host with a dubious reputation.

The lineup is bolstered by Intelligence’s Nick Mohammed, The Crown’s Ben Miles and ER’s Alex Kingston.