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BBC Pulls 'Mandy' Christmas Special Days Before Airing, Sets 2026 Return

The broadcaster says the episode requires last‑minute updates, denying any link to ongoing Trump litigation.

Overview

  • The Diane Morgan comedy special was slated for BBC Two and iPlayer on Monday, 22 December at 10:25pm.
  • A BBC spokesperson confirmed the episode has been moved to 2026, with no specific edits disclosed.
  • Listings show Beetlejuice brought forward to fill the vacated slot previously assigned to Mandy.
  • Multiple reports state the delay is for editorial reasons, and sources say President Trump is neither featured nor mentioned.
  • Titled The Mandy Who Knew Too Much, the special was filmed in January 2025 and is billed as a festive story involving global diplomacy.