Channel 5’s “The Cancellation Of” revisits the tumultuous career of DJ and comedian Kenny Everett. A figure known for both his comedic brilliance and his controversial pronouncements, Everett’s story is a window into a different era of broadcasting. This episode, airing Sunday at 9:00 PM GMT, explores the incidents that shaped his career, from his firing from the BBC in 1970 for an off-color comment about a government minister’s wife to the many who were offended by his unique style of comedy.
Everett was never one to play it safe. He ruffled feathers, pushed boundaries, and often found himself embroiled in scandal. The documentary includes opinions from those who admired his outspokenness and those who took offense, creating a complex portrait of a man who was both a trailblazer and a lightning rod for criticism.
“The Cancellation Of” sets out to examine the decisions that led to the effective ending of various performers’ careers, taking a look back at the controversies that shaped broadcasting history. The series also includes the thoughts of today’s younger generation on a very different cultural landscape.
