The Latest Breaking News from Little Britain

Anthony Head dies at 72: ‘Ted Lasso’ and ‘Buffy’ star's family reveals cause

British actor Anthony Head, celebrated for his roles in Buffy the Vampire Slayer and Ted Lasso, has passed away at the age of 72. His daughters confirmed his peaceful death due to pneumonia complications. Head was a beloved figure on television, also appearing in Merlin and Little Britain. His career…

The Economic Times · Jun 6

Pepsi and Diageo withdraw sponsorships of London’s Wireless Festival amid Kanye West backlash

The brands were key sponsors for the festival, which has drawn significant criticism from figures across the political and entertainment worlds over West’s headline sets

The Independent UK · Apr 5

Little Britain's Matt Lucas targeted by pro-Palestinian activist on London Underground

The comedian was filmed and followed by social media activist Thomas Abdullah Bourne

Evening Standard · Feb 16

Revenge of the moderates? UK's Labour set for landslide win in general election

While French voters ponder the temptation of the far right, across the Channel they are also campaigning. But there, it feels like the revenge of the moderates. Out with Little Britain Brexiteers, out with Jeremy Corbyn's hard left, in with a more genteel version of the Labour Party. Before 2016,…

France 24 · Jul 3, 2024

Election merch madness! Labour bucket hat, Tory baseball cap or a babygro for your vote?

There’s little that brings more joy than a quick study of political merch, so often a riveting insight into the Little Britain capabilities of party marketing teams. Tory superfans can snap up caricature Toby jugs (£28.95) of all previous leaders from Churchill to Johnson. Note, Liz Truss and Sunak have…

Evening Standard · Jun 5, 2024

I loathe Little Britain, but it shouldn’t be censored – let it fade away for being unfunny

Its relentless fat jokes and female grotesques were dated even when they were first broadcast

The Guardian - UK · Nov 5, 2023

Matt Lucas and David Walliams set for 'Little Britain 2' as comedians move past feud

Lucas is set to reunite with his ex comedy partner Walliams for a brand new sketch show - having previously worked on the likes of Little Britain and Come Fly With Me together

Chronicle Live · Jan 26, 2023

Matt Lucas announces 'Little Britain 2' with David Walliams as they move past feud

Matt Lucas is reuniting with his former comedy partner David Walliams for a brand new sketch show after working together on Little Britain and Come Fly With Me

Daily Mirror · Jan 26, 2023

Little Britain remake? Matt Lucas teases new ‘writing’ project with David Walliams

The comedian recently stepped down from Bake Off as Walliams ‘quit’ Britain’s Got Talent

Evening Standard · Dec 9, 2022

David Walliams and Matt Lucas' feud amid BGT judge's 'shameful' remarks

Little Britain stars David Walliams and Matt Lucas had a huge falling out before the Britain's Got Talent judge made a number of cutting comments about contestants on the ITV talent show

Daily Mirror · Nov 10, 2022