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A risky joke, a job in jeopardy.
The career of respected news presenter Douglas is threatened after he makes an ill-advised joke. With her 2 million social media followers, tech-savvy co-anchor Madeline could throw Douglas a lifeline by posting in his defense… but will she?
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Checked Nov 7, 2026
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The career of respected news presenter Douglas is threatened after he makes an ill-advised joke. With her 2 million social media followers, tech-savvy co-anchor Madeline could throw Douglas a lifeline by posting in his defense… but will she?
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Episode 1
TV news legend Douglas Bellowes faces a career crisis when he's overheard making a sexist joke at a wedding.
Guest stars Kate Garraway, Patrick Baladi, Stephanie Hyam, Toby Longworth, Michael Parr, Murali Vidhyadharan, Millicent Wong
Episode 2
When the furore around the joke continues to mount, Douglas needs to be coached on handling the questions he faces.
Guest stars Patrick Baladi
Episode 3
Madeline and Douglas's first encounter three years ago took an unexpected turn, but there are explosive consequences as a result in the present day.
Guest stars Simran Bhandari, Kate Garraway, Daniel Gosling, Sephora Parish
Episode 4
The practice interview is underway as Douglas faces a battle with a woman who understands him better than he ever suspected.
Guest stars Kirsty Wark, David Lawton
Episode information updated Nov 14, 2026
Hugh BonnevilleDouglas
Karen GillanMadeline
Ben MilesToby
Alex KingstonSheila
Nick MohammedMorgan
Madeleine PowerClaudia
Simon Russell BealeBently
Joe WilkinsonTom
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