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BBC cuts 11 old Mitchell and Webb sketches from iPlayer anniversary run

BBC News' tweet on the removal draws large public reaction

2 Sep 21 7:25 AM · 2d ago · 3 posts · 3 sources · development 2 of 2

The BBC News account posted the story on X, where it drew hundreds of comments, indicating significant public engagement with the decision.

BBC News' tweet on the removal draws large public reaction
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“This is a 20-year-old sketch show; in consultation with the programme makers, we have included the ones that still work today and not the ones that don't.”

BBC spokesman, BBC statement · mastodon ↗

David Mitchell Co-star and co-writer of the showRobert Webb Co-star and co-writer of the showBBC Broadcaster and rights holderDom Joly Comedian, Trigger Happy TVJimmy Mulville Co-founder, Hat Trick Productions

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Sep 22yesterdaynow · 3:52 AM ET

Reported in the same hours no headline names this development itself — these 1 claim were published in its stretch

  1. 2 outlets BBC removes 11 offensive Mitchell and Webb sketches that no longer ‘work today’

    first by Metro.co.uk, 2d ago · also BBC

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