BBC Speaks Out As Blackface Sketches Are Pulled From Mitchell And Webb Show On iPlayer

The decision was made “in consultation with the programme makers”.

The BBC has addressed its recent decision to remove controversial scenes from the sketch series That Mitchell And Webb Look on its iPlayer service.

In honour of the comedy show’s 20th anniversary, That Mitchell And Webb Look – starring the titular comedians David Mitchell and Robert Webb, alongside cast members that included Sarah Hadland and future Oscar........

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