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David Walliams cuts a dapper figure in grey plaid blazer as he attends press night for The Merchant of Venice 1936
The comedian, 52, put on a dashing display in a grey plaid blazer over a black turtleneck jumper with a pair of smart black trousers.
Characters donning black face including Pastor Jesse King, Desiree DeVere and other racial stereotypes such as Thai bride Ting Tong, were left in the cutting room. The show returned to streaming services in 2022 after offensive blackface scenes were cut, including Desiree DeVere and racial stereotypes like Thai bride Ting Tong (pictured) The corporation claimed in November that the sketch was 'intended to expose and ridicule some of the outdated prejudices and racism that still exist in parts of British society' after it was revealed viewers felt the content was inappropriate in research by Ofcom.
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