Matt Lucas and David Walliams were set to net £3million for an “uncensored” series of the sketch show for Netflix. But their use of blackface led to the original episodes being pulled last week by the streaming channel, plus BBC iPlayer and Britbox.
Bosses said “times have changed”.A comeback has now been branded “untenable” – and is on the brink of being axed for good.An industry insider said: “Netflix bosses were really keen to make a new series of Little Britain.
The plan was to give Matt and David even more license to be controversial.“But the current row about blackface and racist jokes on TV shows mean that just won’t be possible now.“In the current climate, Netflix can’t be seen to be championing offensive comedy.“The chances of.
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