Matt Lucas
- 50 years old
- English
- Actor and writer
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Matt Lucas to host Channel 4 series during lockdown
Channel 4 has commissioned Reasons To Be Cheerful With Matt Lucas, a new series in which Matt Lucas will present a show from his home during the coronavirus lockdown.
British Comedy Guide, 16th April 2020Little Britain 'will axe controversial characters'
Marjorie Dawes and Maggie Blackamoor are among the characters that won't be back for the new series as Matt Lucas discusses plans to resurrect the award winning BBC comedy series.
Seamus Duff, The Mirror, 11th April 2020Matt Lucas's Thank You Baked Potato makes No. 2
Matt Lucas's Thank You Baked Potato has made No 2 in the charts.
Chortle, 5th April 2020How Matt Lucas' song will help feed NHS workers
Lucas first duetted with a baked potato on madcap comedy quiz Shooting Stars, where the singing vegetable delivered some sensible life lessons - from "Do be early, don't be late" to "Always eat what's on your plate".
BBC, 1st April 2020Comedy videos to raise your spirits
Self-isolating comedians are working from home to bring a little light relief to the nation. Here's a roundup of some of the funniest.
Chris Wiegand, The Guardian, 30th March 2020Matt Lucas confirms Little Britain talks with Netflix
Matt Lucas has confirmed secret Little Britain talks with Netflix for a £3 million return.
Stephanie Soteriou, The Sun, 27th March 2020Netflix offer £3 million for uncensored Little Britain
Netflix is set to pay around £3 million to the stars of Little Britain to create new episodes.
The streaming giant hopes to poach writers and stars David Walliams and Matt Lucas from the BBC.
Ellie Henman, The Sun, 25th March 2020Matt Lucas to host The Great British Bake Off
Matt Lucas has been announced as the new host of The Great British Bake Off. He'll present the show alongside Noel Fielding, taking over from Sandi Toksvig.
British Comedy Guide, 11th March 2020Matt Lucas to play Wayne Sleep in US comedy drama
It might not be the most immediately obvious casting, but Matt Lucas has been cast as diminutive ballet star Wayne Sleep in a new US comedy-drama.
Chortle, 26th February 2020Radio 2 reveals Funny Fortnight pilots
Radio 2 has revealed a raft of comedy pilots, which it will broadcast across two weeks in March under the Funny Fortnight strand.
British Comedy Guide, 7th February 2020