Matt Lucas
- 51 years old
- English
- Actor and writer
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From '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 2023Matt Lucas and David Walliams tease new project after Bake Off exit and 'quitting' BGT
Matt Lucas - who announced he was leaving The Great British Bake Off - has been busy working on a new project with his friend David Walliams, whom has reportedly quit his role on the Britain's Got Talent panel.
Jasmine Allday, The Mirror, 8th December 2022Matt Lucas ends run as Great British Bake Off host
Matt Lucas has said "farewell" to the Great British Bake Off tent, as the comedian confirmed he was stepping down as a presenter of the show.
George Bowden, BBC, 6th December 2022Fantasy Football League, Sky - review
If it ain't broke don't fix it. That seems to have been the mantra when it came to remaking Fantasy Football League for the 21st Century.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 3rd October 2022Fantasy Football League, review
Nineties lads' TV favourite makes triumphant return.
Michael Hogan, The Telegraph, 30th September 2022Full line-up announced for Fantasy Football League
Sky has confirmed the all-new line up joining hosts Matt Lucas and Elis James on the Fantasy Football League sofa each week. Across the 16-episode series, comedian and football fanatic Andrew Mensah will be joining Matt and Elis, overseeing the celebrity league and sharing weekly comedy highlights from the world of football.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 2nd September 2022