ITV's Douglas is Cancelled release date, cast list, plot, filming locations and episodes

Douglas is Cancelled, a fresh comedy-drama from ITV, features Hugh Bonneville as newsreader Douglas Bellowes, who has been the face of war, crisis and death for over three decades.

However, after cracking an ill-judged joke at a wedding, Douglas, considered a national treasure, goes viral and ends up being cancelled. Alongside Downton Abbey's Hugh Bonneville are Doctor Who stars Karen Gillan, known for her role as Nebula in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, and Alex Kingston, as well as Nick Mohammed, famous for his role as Nate Shelley on Ted Lasso.

The cast list also includes Wolf Hall's Simon Russell Beale and The Crown's Ben Miles. Madeleine Power, recognised for her role in The Last Kingdom, plays Claudia Bellowes.

When asked about what attracted him to Douglas Is Cancelled, Hugh said: "As always, the script. It constantly surprised me with its changes of direction and tone."

"It made me roar with laughter but, as with all good satire, the laughter gradually turned to ice as the questions raised by the comedy became more stark... harsher. Some of the twists and turns are toe-curlingly funny, but by the end, the lights have gone out, the fun has evaporated and we're into dark territory," reports the Mirror.

"To read the whole thing in one sitting was as riveting as it was uncomfortable. Hopefully, the audience will have a similar rollercoaster experience. As an actor, I also found the dynamic between the central quartet intoxicating. It's not often you recognise a terrific drama straight off the page but this was certainly one for me."

Douglas Is Cancelled will air when?

This gripping new four-part series will commence on ITV1 and ITVX on Thursday, 27th June. Viewers can tune in at 9pm to watch the first hour-long episode.

Who stars in Douglas Is Cancelled?

The show features Hugh Bonneville as lead character Douglas Bellowes (known from Downton Abbey, Paddington, Notting Hill), Karen Gillan portrays Madeline Crow (famed from Doctor Who, Guardians of the Galaxy, Avengers: Endgame ), Alex Kingston is seen as Sheila Bellowes (best-known from ER, Doctor Who). Ben Miles is Toby Patterson (noted from Coupling, The Crown, Lark Rise to Candleford, The Trial of Christine Keeler).

Simon Russell Beale plays Bently Cassock (Penny Dreadful, The Hollow Crown, Spooks, Wolf Hall fame). Nick Mohammed appears as Morgan (Ted Lasso, Danger Mouse, The Amazing World of Gumball).

Madeleine Power takes the role of Claudia Bellowes (known from Six Wives with Lucy Worsley, The Last Kingdom, The Radleys).

Where does the filming of Douglas Is Cancelled take place?

Filming for Douglas Is Cancelled took place predominantly in London, with some scenes captured at Covent Garden. Each night, protagonist Douglas Bellowes presents footage from a fictional studio based in West London.

Douglas Is Cancelled consists of how many episodes?

Douglas Is Cancelled is a four-part series set to air weekly on ITV for four weeks. For those who can't wait, all episodes will be available on ITVX on the launch day, Thursday, June 27.