Armando Iannucci
- 61 years old
- Scottish
- Writer, director, producer and satirist
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Alan Partridge: Why, When, Where, How and Whom? review
A celebratory look at the 25-year career of Steve Coogan's creation revels in the pathos behind the sports-casual wear.
Emine Saner, The Guardian, 28th December 2017Review - Alan Partridge: Why When Where How and Whom?
Steve Coogan's monstrous comic icon is all set to return to the BBC next year with a new Brexit-related show, so as a nice curtain-raiser this documentary about Alan Partridge works as both a laugh-packed clips show and a history of the spoof celebrity who put Norwich on the map.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 24th December 2017The Death of Stalin picks up film awards
The Death of Stalin was one of the big winners at the British Independent Film Awards last night.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 11th December 2017Preview: Alan Partridge: Why, When, Where, How & Whom?
This richly textured account of the craft involved in that early development and the ongoing story of how, through Coogan's virtuoso performance, Alan remains one of the most beloved comic creations of the last few decades.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 11th December 2017Billy Connolly at 75 - comedians pay tribute
Billy Connolly at 75: Eddie Izzard, Armando Iannucci and more salute 'Beatles of comedy'.
Ben Williams, The Guardian, 24th November 2017The Death of Stalin review
Some critics have questioned the use of humour in depicting this dark time in Russia's history. Isn't it in bad taste? Perhaps. Nevertheless it is a work of genius from the master of dark sardonic humour. Iannucci has triumphed again.
David Kerr, Counter Culture UK, 31st October 2017The Death of Stalin: a proper 80s comedy set in the 50s
Overall, if you are a fan of classic comedies, The Death of Stalin is a must-see.
Alex Collard, Impact Magazine, 30th October 2017Film review: The Death Of Stalin
I'll keep this review brief because if you have good taste in comedy you will have seen The Death Of Stalin already.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 26th October 2017Armando Iannucci interviews John Oliver
"Trump is a useless dildo." Armando Iannucci talks to American TV host John Oliver about why voting for Donald Trump is like eating broken glass, the role of comedy as journalism - and why we could end up being ruled by a right-wing octopus.
The Big Issue, 26th October 2017Armando Iannucci honoured by Scottish BAFTA
Glasgow-born satirist Armando Iannucci is to be honoured by BAFTA Scotland for 'Outstanding Contribution' along with long-serving wildlife cameraman Doug Allan.
Russell Jackson, The Scotsman, 24th October 2017