Armando Iannucci

Armando Iannucci: It's funny when Peter Capaldi runs

Armando Iannucci, who made Peter Capaldi a star in The Thick Of It, said the actor is "smart, funny and thoughtful" in Doctor Who - but "always hilarious" when he breaks into a run.

Radio Times review

Where were the court jesters when we needed them? Through the heavy developments of the past few months, we could have done with a few satirical sideswipes from the Have I Got News for You panel to lighten the load. There's nothing like a barb from Ian Hislop or a childish quip from Paul Merton to put recent events in perspective.

Now at least, they're back for a new run, and in the hot seat once again is the unflappable Jennifer Saunders as guest host. Even better, the great Armando Iannucci joins one of the teams, not least to offer a Scottish point of view, while excellent actress and stand-up Sara Pascoe makes her debut.

Armando Iannucci: UK politics doesn't make me laugh

The Veep and Thick of It showrunner suggests he won't be doing a British-based political comedy for a while because he's lost his sense of humour about Westminster.

Armando Iannucci interview

"We have a tradition of being unimpressed by politicians who look like they're trying too hard to impress us."

Armando Iannucci: Veep, the Beeb and I

He lampooned Westminster in The Thick of It, now Washington is loving his White House satire. Here Armando Iannucci tells Sarah Sands how he ticked the box on both sides of the Atlantic.

Armando Iannucci on pushing TV comedy to cliff edge

With Veep's third season debuting on HBO Sunday evening, and Iannucci spoke with TheWrap about his team's writing process, recounting every whirlwind detail with the calm of a 49-year-old British man at the height of his powers.

Armando Iannucci interview

The Alan Partridge writer on turning 50, 'Alanistas' and why Peter Capaldi will make a great Doctor Who.

Armando Iannucci: My comedy secrets

Over the last 22 years, Armando Iannucci has become one of the most innovative and reliable comedy directors in the UK.

Alan Partridge to return for more Mid Morning Matters

Partridge co-creator Armando Iannucci assures RadioTimes.com that Norfolk's finest will be back next year.

Comedy needs more female writers, says Armando Iannucci

As Smack the Pony writer Georgia Pritchett joins his hit US show Veep, women in the UK are also taking lead writing roles.