On its 25th birthday, Jimmy Carr wonders what The National Lottery has ever done.
Jimmy Carr says: "I did this because I thought The National Lottery might let me win. No such luck. Turns out The National Lottery do a lot for good causes, but despite that I still like them."
David Schneider, who wrote and directed this sketch, says: "This film is a real celebration of 25 years of The National Lottery and working on this project genuinely had me wondering 'what has The National Lottery ever done for us?' When writing the script, I'd google, for instance, "The National Lottery in Glasgow" for a specific example and would be offered thousands. But what has it ever done for me? Apart from raising £40 billion for good causes and allowing me to pay tribute to one of my favourite ever sketches. And giving me the opportunity to work with the supremely funny Jimmy Carr who kept me laughing throughout the shoot, Rio Ferdinand (who I tried hard not to fanboy), the brilliant Jane Horrocks, Sir Chris Hoy and Sir Tony Robinson - so, not one knight, but two! - and so many other legends. Not to mention investing in the best of British film and contributing hundreds of thousands of pounds to comedy initiatives across the UK and some charities that are close to my heart. But yes, apart from all that, what has The National Lottery ever done for me?!"
