John Cleese will take on the topic of "cancel culture" in a forthcoming television series for the UK's Channel 4.

The new documentary will reportedly explore "why a new 'woke' generation is trying to rewrite the rules on what can and can't be said".

John Cleese: Cancel Me will see the British comedian and actor meet various subjects who claim to have been "cancelled" for their actions or statements, and activists who have led opposition to various public figures.

In a statement, Cleese said: "I'm delighted to have a chance to find out, on camera, about all the aspects of so-called political correctness. There's so much I really don't understand, like: how the impeccable idea of 'Let's all be kind to people' has been developed in some cases ad absurdum."

"I want to bring the various reasonings right out in the open so that people can be clearer in their minds what they agree with, what they don't agree with, and what they still can't make their mind up about."