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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Lifestyle
Anya Ryan

Gen-Z uses TikTok to bring ‘cancelled’ show back

  • Little Britain, a sketch comedy show previously criticised for racist and classist content, is experiencing a resurgence in popularity among Gen-Z through TikTok.
  • The show, once pulled from streaming platforms due to its offensive portrayals, now has a large following on TikTok, with clips frequently going viral.
  • Gen-Z fans, many of whom have only seen short clips rather than full episodes, appreciate the show's boundary-pushing humor and perceive it as a reaction against excessive political correctness.
  • The show's creators, Matt Lucas and David Walliams, who previously apologised for the show’s content, have embraced the renewed interest and hinted at a potential revival.
  • This resurgence raises questions about the sincerity of their past apologies and changing attitudes towards offensive humour in the current cultural landscape.

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Little Britain was ‘cancelled’ in 2020 – so why does Gen-Z adore it?

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