Armando Iannucci
- 61 years old
- Scottish
- Writer, director, producer and satirist
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Review: The Personal History of David Copperfield
This exuberant multi-ethnic version of David Copperfield sparkles with the spirit of Britain today... without abandoning its Victorian roots.
Brian Viner, Daily Mail, 24th January 2020Is it time to bring back The Thick Of It?
Armando Iannucci is a genius. If you don't think that, this may not be for you.
Matt Chorley, The Times, 24th January 2020The Personal History of David Copperfield review
A gentle period comedy that lacks Armando Iannucci's signature bite.
Steve Dinneen, City AM, 24th January 2020Armando Iannucci: I doubt the licence fee will survive
The satirical genius behind The Thick of It and Veep talks to Ed Cumming about the man in the White House, adapting David Copperfield, his new sci-fi comedy Avenue 5, and the fate of the Beeb in the age of streaming.
Ed Cumming, The Independent, 22nd January 2020Armando Iannucci on 'colour-blind casting'
Director Armando Iannucci has said he hopes his decision to cast Dev Patel, a British actor of Indian heritage, for the titular role in The Personal History of David Copperfield changes minds in the film industry. He said it was "tragic" to think that in many such films Patel would be overlooked for a similar role. The satirist - who campaigned for a second Brexit referendum - also told the BBC's Victoria Derbyshire he "absolutely" now accepted Brexit.
Victoria Derbyshire, BBC, 22nd January 2020The Personal History of David Copperfield review
A much needed update to a classic story, Armando Iannucci paves the way for the modern period piece.
Becky Kukla, The Digital Fix, 22nd January 2020Review: The Personal History of David Copperfield
Dev Patel leads a vast ensemble cast that is the great strength of this adaptation.
Danny Leigh, The Financial Times, 22nd January 2020Review - The Personal History of David Copperfield
It is a rollicking ride. A bit too rollicking, if I'm honest, careening through the 350,000 word novel at breakneck speed.
Susan Singfield, Bouquets & Brickbats, 22nd January 2020Armando Iannucci interview
Armando Iannucci on avoiding politics and 'celebrating Britain' with his take on David Copperfield.
Tom Beasley, Yahoo, 21st January 2020Armando Iannucci interview
He's changing tack with a space satire and a dynamite Dickens. But the master satirist has always been in the thick of it.
Stephen Armstrong, The Times, 5th January 2020