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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: 429

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Press clippings Page 5

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

Little Britain to return for Brexit special

David Walliams and Matt Lucas have reunited to record a new Little Britain episode for Radio 4. The special will be themed around Brexit.

British Comedy Guide, 27th October 2019

David Walliams reunites with Matt Lucas for photo

They were seen for the first time together in seven years at Dale Winton's funeral in May 2018 after bitter rows previously ended their friendship.

Olivia Wheeler, Daily Mail, 24th September 2019

Matt Lucas defends Daffyd Thomas

Speaking on the Richard Herring RHLSTP podcast, the comic, 45, explained that the character - who would wear rubber suits, an earring, and had bleached blonde hair and overly-plucked eyebrows - was meant to be 'a celebration' of gay people.

Andrew Bullock, Daily Mail, 8th June 2019

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