John Cleese's Cancel Culture Show on Channel 4 Unlikely to Proceed

Despite initial excitement, John Cleese's anticipated show 'Cancel Me' faces indefinite delays due to scheduling conflicts and unresolved negotiations.

• John Cleese's show 'Cancel Me,' announced in 2021 to explore extremes of political correctness, has not started filming.
• Channel 4 and Cleese have struggled to align schedules and finalize contractual terms, stalling the project.
• The show intended to critically examine the evolution of 'being kind' into extreme political correctness.
• Cleese's previous criticisms of cancel culture highlight his personal stakes in the show's themes.
• It remains uncertain if Cleese retains interest in pursuing the project amid these setbacks.

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