The BBC has removed 11 Mitchell and Webb sketches from iPlayer, according to its news report. The broadcaster said its selection reflected which material it considered suitable today.
The decision concerns the sketches available on the streaming service. The linked report sets out the broadcaster’s explanation.
An anniversary release with changes
Eleven sketches were removed from the iPlayer selection following consultation with the programme makers, according to the BBC's statement. The series originally ran from 2006 to 2010. The decision raises questions about presenting archive comedy to a new audience, while the broadcaster's edited streaming selection is not the same as the original broadcast record.
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