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.
Streaming rank this week: 363
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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 2019David 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 2019Matt 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 2019Definitive guide to British comedy since Fawlty Towers
The British are coming, and they want to invade your television. With ... laughter.
Devon Ivie, Vulture, 21st November 2018Little Britain fake ID fails to convince bar staff
A fake driving license in the name of Andy Scouser featuring a picture of Matt Lucas in the character of Andy Pipkin failed to persuade bar staff to serve an underage customer at a beer festival in Derbyshire.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 5th June 2018Should Little Britain change with the times?
David Walliams says Little Britain would be unrecognisable if he made it today, while The Simpson's creators have doubled down on their stereotypical depiction of Apu. Should some shows have their comic licence revoked?
The Guardian, 11th April 2018Five classic comedies that owe a debt to TLOG
The taboo-busting grotesques of Royston Vasey were a breath of fresh air when they first appeared on stage 20 years ago quickly followed by appearances on BBC Radio and TV. Here are the shows that might not have existed in the same way without them...
Ben Dowell, Radio Times, 18th December 2017Gallery: 20 politically incorrect 'modern' comedies
Here are 20 recent comedies that wouldn't have been green-lit today.
Ed Power, The Telegraph, 17th October 2017Little Britain isn't so small-minded now
In saying that he wouldn't black up for Little Britain now, Lucas is an indicator of a society that's kinder than it was 10 years ago.
Ayesha Hazarika, The Guardian, 5th October 2017Matt Lucas: Little Britain was cruel
Actor and comedian Matt Lucas on why he couldn't make Little Britain now, apologising to Gary Barlow - and the shock of his parents' divorce.
Jane Graham, The Big Issue, 2nd October 2017