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Sally Phillips Slams BBC’s Late Slot for Austin | Leeds News
Sally Phillips is furious the BBC is airing her hit sitcom Austin late at night—on a Friday at 10:40 PM—calling it a “graveyard shift” slot that doesn’t match the show’s quality or audience. The comedy-drama, starring Ben Miller and autistic actor Michael Theo, follows a children’s author’s downfall and redemption after his neurodivergent son unexpectedly enters his life. Praised for its humor and heart, the show premiered in 2024, won critical acclaim, and even launched a second season in Australia in 2025—with more episodes in the works. Phillips, who champions Theo’s talent and the show’s…
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