Matt Lucas
- 50 years old
- English
- Actor and writer
Press clippings
Matt Lucas says he's been "verbally abused" by homophobic football fans on his way to matches
The 50-year-old comedian and passionate Arsenal fan shared two instances of the verbal abuse he's faced on the way to matches this season.
Inga Parkel, The Independent, 4th December 2024Matt Lucas pilots hidden camera prank show for ITV
Matt Lucas is piloting a prank show for ITV with the working title Matt Lucas' The Joke's On You, a hidden camera comedy being developed for teatime audiences. He is also writing his second novel, for young adults, about rival productions of Les Misérables.
British Comedy Guide, 29th November 2024Little Britain fans convinced hit BBC comedy is making shock comeback
Little Britain fans have been left convinced that the hit comedy programme could be about to make a grand comeback.
A raft of speculation has emerged after viewers of the programme became convinced that David Walliams, the show's co-creator, was dropping hints about the show's future.
Jake Penkethman, The Sun, 11th June 2024David Walliams: My new comedy show with Matt Lucas will be 'edgy'
David Walliams says the new comedy show he's working on with Matt Lucas will be "edgy", in the vein of controversial stand-ups such as Dave Chappelle, Jimmy Carr and Ricky Gervais.
Chortle, 15th May 2024Fantasy Football League cancelled
Fantasy Football League, the Matt Lucas and Elis James fronted reboot of the 1990s TV format, has been cancelled by Sky.
British Comedy Guide, 25th April 2024Matt Lucas poses with his mum as he celebrates his 50th birthday
Matt Lucas celebrated his 50th birthday on Tuesday and shared a sweet snap with his mother Diana to mark the occasion.
Amelia Wynne, Daily Mail, 6th March 2024Fantasy Football League review
Keir Starmer's flexing of his footy fan credentials was a dour, defensive display that got the job done.
Michael Hogan, The Telegraph, 1st March 2024Matt Lucas almost literally died laughing making Vic & Bob's Catterick
Matt Lucas has revealed he almost literally died laughing while filming Vic & Bob's sitcom Catterick.
British Comedy Guide, 13th February 2024Matt Lucas shuts down Little Britain reboot rumours
"We're working on a different idea."
Iona Rowan, Digital Spy, 22nd December 2023Little Britain returns to terrestrial TV
Freeview TV channel That's TV will be airing Matt Lucas and David Walliams's original sketches over the Christmas period.
Chortle, 15th December 2023