The BBC has removed 11 sketches from That Mitchell and Webb Look on its iPlayer service, claiming that they no longer "work today," sparking debate over censorship.
The BBC has removed 11 sketches from That Mitchell and Webb Look on its iPlayer service, claiming that they no longer “work today,” sparking debate over censorship . PULSE POINTS WHAT HAPPENED: The BBC has edited That Mitchell and Webb Look for its 20th anniversary on iPlayer, removing 11 comedy sketches it deems inappropriate for 2026. DETAIL: The decision was reportedly made in consultation with show creators David Mitchell and Robert Webb, best known for the sitcom Peep Show, although they have not publicly commented on the edits as of the time of publication. The cut sketches featured blackface —presented in a critical manner—and Mitchell wearing a burka , as well as references to racial stereotypes, with the BBC insisting,…Open
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Beyond warm meetings between their leaders, the countries are engaging in tit-for-tat measures that call into question the stability of their arrangement.
