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The many faces of Lucas & Walliams in Come Fly With Me

Are you ready? These are just some of the astonishing range of characters Matt Lucas and David Walliams will be playing in their new airport-based mockumentary Come Fly With Me:

Video: David Walliams on being compared to Roald Dahl

David Walliams explains to BBC Breakfast why being compared to author Roald Dahl is "a compliment".

The comparison arose after the release of the comedian's latest children's book, Billionaire Boy.

David Walliams could judge Britain's Got Talent

David Walliams has been offered £500,000 to become a judge on Britain's Got Talent.

David Walliams the Bond Girl on married life

Asked what kind of husband he is, David Walliams, who wed model Lara Stone in May, replied: 'One who likes to dress up as Shirley Eaton in Goldfinger. So probably not the ideal husband!'

The BBC deserve an ambivalent shrug for The Rob Brydon Show, which is, at best, objectively "alright". Faint praise is the dullest weapon in the critic's armory, but it's all this lighthearted chat show deserves.

Last time Brydon presented something in this vein he was in character as hapless cuckold Keith Barrett of Marion and Geoff renown. This time he's being himself, the likeable, witty, waspish Welshman whose eagerness to please is as endearing as it is occasionally overbearing - during his opening "banter with the audience" segment, I thought his unfunny Pingu impression was never going to end.

There is, to its credit, something pleasingly old-fashioned about the programme's format. Oddly, what it reminded me of most was - pace Wogan and Harty - Knowing Me Knowing You with Alan Partridge, starring Steve Coogan. But whereas that was a parody of traditional chatter-tainment, this is the real, undemanding deal.

So, a few gags, a sycophantic chat with a showbiz chum - David Walliams doing his lazy faux-camp schtick - a self-indulgent duet with a musical hero - Tom Jones - and a showcase for an up-and-coming comic - Tom Deacon, a nondescript child. And, inevitably, as many impressions as Brydon can cram in. If Jones' involvement was anything to go by, expect future guests to include others the host can "do". Ronnie Corbett is probably ironing his cravat as we speak.

Actor, stand-up comedian, panel show host, singer, impressionist - with a CV like that, why would Rob Brydon want to add "chat show host"? Plenty of good prospects have fallen at the chat hurdle on BBC2, from Jeremy Clarkson to Danny Baker, but Brydon perhaps has one advantage. In 2004 he hosted a spoof chat show as his alter ego, the slightly hopeless Keith Barret, discussing relationships with celebrity couples. Tonight we'll find out if he can carry off the trick without having his tongue in his cheek. His guests include an old friend, David Walliams, and a hero - Tom Jones.

A quick survey of TV Towers revealed that Rob Brydon can do no wrong - even if he took a lawn mower for a drive through a convalesence centre for lame chicks. From the brilliant Marion and Geoff to his turn as Uncle Bryn in Gavin and Stacey, Rob's been nothing less than sublime, and so we're jolly pleased he's been given his own chat show. In this first episode his guests are David Walliams, Sir Tom Jones and rising comedian Tom Deacon, all of whom look as if they're having loads of fun. In no time, you'll be struggling to remember that Jonathan bloke who used to host a chat show on a Friday night...

David Walliams up for Roald Dahl award

Little Britain star David Walliams has been shortlisted for the Roald Dahl Funny Prize for a second year running.

Rob Brydon's got his own chat show! What's it like? Well, after a cringeworthy opening intro, not too bad - 'Dame' David Walliams gives good value banter, promising young stand-up Tom Deacon does a entertaining short set, plus Tom Jones joins Brydon to duet on a couple of rock songs. All very chummy.

Here's a fun game to play while watching Rob Brydon's new chat and variety show featuring David Walliams and Tom Jones - impression bingo! Tick them off as he does them to win a fabulous prize! Ronnie Corbett, Terry Wogan, Alec Guinness and, best of all, Tiny Man In A Box. Got them all? You win! Your prize is that you have just watched Rob Brydon's new chat and variety show featuring David Walliams and Tom Jones. And if you watched it after the new Paul O'Grady chat and variety show, may God have mercy on your soul.