Matt Lucas
- 50 years old
- English
- Actor and writer
Press clippings Page 2
I loathe Little Britain, but it shouldn't be censored - let it fade away for being unfunny
Its relentless fat jokes and female grotesques were dated even when they were first broadcast.
Barbara Ellen, The Guardian, 5th November 2023Praise be! The BBC's finally stood up for TV comedy's right to offend
The corporation knocks back Ofcom over Little Britain.
Christopher Stevens, Daily Mail, 2nd November 2023BBC warned to take action over Little Britain as Ofcom reveals viewers are horrified 'racist' sketches are on iPlayer
One particular scene caused utter outrage when it was screened again.
Joshua Rom, The Sun, 31st October 2023Matt Lucas interview
'I'm a homosexual - by default I love musicals'. The comedian talks about composing, coming out and taking on his Little Britain co-star David Walliams in the world of children's books.
Siobhan Grogan, The Telegraph, 4th October 2023My culture fix: Matt Lucas
The comedian and writer lets us into his cultural life.
Matt Lucas, The Times, 27th September 2023From 'masterpiece' to national shame: how the British fell in and out of love with Little Britain
Twenty years on, Matt Lucas and David Walliams's hilariously anti-PC class satire is deemed offensive and 'cruel'. But is it still funny?
Tom Fordy, The Telegraph, 19th September 2023"I'm appalled we let the blackface happen": Little Britain's messy legacy, 20 years on
Two decades after it moved to BBC Three, the commissioner and producer behind the sitcom explain how it struck comedy gold - and why it wouldn't get made today.
Tom Nicholson, i Newspaper, 16th September 2023Matt Lucas writes a Christmas musical
Matt Lucas has written his first musical, The Boy Who Slept Through Christmas, based upon a children's novel he's written and described as "Home Alone meets A Christmas Carol".
British Comedy Guide, 2nd March 2023Matt Lucas reveals new sketch show details
Matt Lucas has spoken more about his and David Walliams's plans for a new sketch show - and it won't be a straight revival of Little Britain.
British Comedy Guide, 22nd February 2023Matt Lucas says David Walliams was behind decision to quit Bake Off
Little Britain duo are working on a new sketch show.
Ellie Harrison, The Independent, 26th January 2023