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Comedy Classic Pulled: BBC Censors 'That Mitchell and Webb Look'
21 Sep
Summary
- Eleven sketches removed from the 20-year-old comedy series online.
- BBC states removed sketches do not 'still work today'.
- Past edits include removal of 'Little Britain' from iPlayer.
The BBC has made significant edits to the comedy series 'That Mitchell and Webb Look,' removing approximately eleven sketches before making it available on BBC iPlayer. This decision comes as the show was reinstated online to commemorate its 20th anniversary. The broadcaster stated that the removals were made in consultation with the program's makers, focusing on retaining only those sketches that are still considered relevant and appropriate for contemporary audiences.
Among the expunged sketches are those involving sensitive themes, including one that parodied a conflict in the Democratic Republic of Congo and another featuring blackface. Critics have described these edits as 'hysterical censorship.' However, the BBC maintains consistency with its previous actions, having also removed 'Little Britain' and 'Mighty Boosh' from iPlayer due to similar concerns about outdated or offensive content.
