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Little Britain. Image shows from L to R: David Walliams, Matt Lucas, The Prime Minister (Anthony Head)
Little Britain

Little Britain

  • TV sketch show
  • BBC Three / BBC One
  • 2003 - 2016
  • 23 episodes (3 series)

Matt Lucas and David Walliams take a comic look at British life in this character-based sketch series. Also features Anthony Head, Joann Condon, Charu Bala Chokshi, Leelo Ross, Ruth Jones and more.

  • JustWatch Streaming rank this week: 240

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Little 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 2020

Matt 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 2020

Netflix 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 2020

Little Britain: comedy from a less uptight age

It's only been off the air for 15 years, and already it's 'problematic'.

Guy Birchall, Spiked, 6th February 2020

Little Britain deserves another chance

As David Walliams announces that the divisive sketch comedy show is 'definitely' returning, our arts columnist Fiona Sturges is optimistic that it will leave the homophobia, racial stereotypes and blackface behind.

Fiona Sturges, The Independent, 30th January 2020

Can Little Britain stagger out of the gutter this time?

The bad boys of repulsive comedy want to clean up their act - 12 years too late.

Barbara Ellen, The Guardian, 25th January 2020

David Walliams could debut new Little Britain character

It's been reported that the Britain's Got Talent star will use his presenting spot at next week's National Television Awards to debut a brand-new character.

Patrick Cremona, Radio Times, 23rd January 2020

Lucas & Walliams plot Little Britain revival

Little Britain could return to television, as Matt Lucas and David Walliams are developing plans to work together again.

British Comedy Guide, 22nd January 2020

Was Little Britain ever really funny?

It was always unclear who the joke was on in Matt Lucas and David Walliams's sketch show. Twelve years on, the way minorities are demonised in Britain is no laughing matter.

Zoe Williams, The Guardian, 22nd January 2020

Matt Lucas and David Walliams consider TV reunion

David Walliams has revealed that he and Matt Lucas are considering working together on another TV series.

British Comedy Guide, 22nd November 2019

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