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'''''Little Britain''''' is a highly successful character-based [[BBC]] [[radio]] and [[television]] [[sketch show]] written by and starring [[Matt Lucas]] and [[David Walliams]]. Its title is an [[wikt:amalgamation|amalgamation]] of the terms '[[Little Englander|Little England]]' and '[[Great Britain]]'. It made its debut on [[BBC Radio 4]] in |
'''''Little Britain''''' is a highly successful character-based [[BBC]] [[radio]] and [[television]] [[sketch show]] written by and starring [[Matt Lucas]] and [[David Walliams]]. Its title is an [[wikt:amalgamation|amalgamation]] of the terms '[[Little Englander|Little England]]' and '[[Great Britain]]'. It made its debut on [[BBC Radio 4]] in 2001, running for two short series of five and four half-hour episodes respectively. In 2003, it transferred to television, with an eight-episode series on the BBC's digital-only channel [[BBC Three]]. Two more series, of six episodes each, have followed since. The programme returned for a 2006 Christmas special <ref> [http://www.bbc.co.uk/radio1/scottmills/features/walliams.shtml 'Visit Little Britain Off've the Telly'] BBC Radio 1. URL accessed 3 July, 2006</ref> and Lucas and Walliams continue to deny press speculation that the third series would be the last.<ref>[http://www.davidwalliamsfans.com/LittleBritainTvHome4.htm Little Britain TV Series Four] DavidWalliamsFans.com. URL accessed 3 July, 2006</ref> The BBC regards the series so far as a success.<ref>[http://www.bbc.co.uk/info/statements2006/tv/bbcthree.shtml 'BBC Statements of Programme Policy 2006/2007'] BBC, URL Accessed 3 July, 2006</ref> There is also a ''Little Britain'' live tour of the show. An American version is due in 2007 for [[HBO]]. There is also the possibility of a film version in the US. |
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Many of the characters on the show have their own often-repeated catchphrases. Many have become well-known in the [[U.K.]], and it has gained a cult following. |
Many of the characters on the show have their own often-repeated catchphrases. Many have become well-known in the [[U.K.]], and it has gained a cult following. |
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* "Hello Martin, it's Linda" and "That's right, *insulting adjective* " ~ Linda Flint |
* "Hello Martin, it's Linda" and "That's right, *insulting adjective* " ~ Linda Flint |
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==Charity sketches== |
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In 2005, to raise money for [[Comic Relief]], David Walliams and Matt Lucas made a special edition of the show, dubbed ''Little, Little Britain''. The episode included a variety of sketches with celebrities. These included [[George Michael]], [[Robbie Williams]] and [[Elton John]]. This was released on a limited edition DVD and was released in the United States as "Little, Little Britain" on the region 1 version of the Little Britain Season 2 DVD. |
In 2005, to raise money for [[Comic Relief]], David Walliams and Matt Lucas made a special edition of the show, dubbed ''Little, Little Britain''. The episode included a variety of sketches with celebrities. These included [[George Michael]], [[Robbie Williams]] and [[Elton John]]. This was released on a limited edition DVD and was released in the United States as "Little, Little Britain" on the region 1 version of the Little Britain Season 2 DVD. |
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==Future of Little Britain== |
==Future of Little Britain== |
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Matt Lucas and David Walliams have recently signed a three-year deal with the BBC. The duo are currently planning a new show — one in which some of their best-known characters return, but it will be a "totally new and different series". <ref>[http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/entertainment/5194878.stm BBC News: Lucas and Walliams reign set to last] URL accessed 20 July 2006</ref> However, it was revealed that Little Britain would return for a fourth series on the [[British Comedy Awards]] |
Matt Lucas and David Walliams have recently signed a three-year deal with the BBC. The duo are currently planning a new show — one in which some of their best-known characters return, but it will be a "totally new and different series". <ref>[http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/entertainment/5194878.stm BBC News: Lucas and Walliams reign set to last] URL accessed 20 July 2006</ref> However, it was revealed that Little Britain would return for a fourth series on the [[British Comedy Awards]] 2006. It is unknown whether this is related in any way to the new show. |
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A two part ''Little Britain'' Christmas special entitled ''Little Britain Abroad'' aired over the 2006 Christmas season. Part one aired on Christmas Day, followed by part two on [[30 December]]. The special took the characters and put them into locations other than Britain. Themes included Vicky Pollard being caught drug-trafficking along with her equally repulsive mum (played by [[Dawn French]]), [[Ronnie Corbett]] being seduced by Bubbles DeVere, Lou and Andy becoming stranded on an island and [[Peter Kay]] appearing as Dudley's brother who had a Russian bride.<ref>[http://www.chortle.co.uk/news/sept06/little049901.php "Little Britain Christmas special lineup revealed"]. Retrieved [[September 5]], [[2006]].</ref> |
A two part ''Little Britain'' Christmas special entitled ''Little Britain Abroad'' aired over the 2006 Christmas season. Part one aired on Christmas Day, followed by part two on [[30 December]]. The special took the characters and put them into locations other than Britain. Themes included Vicky Pollard being caught drug-trafficking along with her equally repulsive mum (played by [[Dawn French]]), [[Ronnie Corbett]] being seduced by Bubbles DeVere, Lou and Andy becoming stranded on an island and [[Peter Kay]] appearing as Dudley's brother who had a Russian bride.<ref>[http://www.chortle.co.uk/news/sept06/little049901.php "Little Britain Christmas special lineup revealed"]. Retrieved [[September 5]], [[2006]].</ref> |
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The show is aired in [[Continental Europe]], [[Scandinavia]] and [[southern Africa]] on [[BBC Prime]], in [[Denmark]] by [[TV 2 Zulu]], in the [[United States]] by [[BBC America]] [http://www.bbcamerica.com/genre/comedy_games/little_britain/little_britain.jsp], in [[Canada]] by [[BBC Canada]], [[Showcase Television]], [[BBC Kids]], in [[Australia]] by the [[Australian Broadcasting Corporation]] and pay-TV channel [[UK.TV]], in [[New Zealand]] by [[C4 (New Zealand)|C4]] (previously by [Prime], in [[Sweden]] by [[Sveriges Television|SVT]], in [[Iceland]] on [[Sjónvarpið]], in [[Ireland]] by [[Radio Telefís Éireann|RTÉ]], in [[The Netherlands]] on [[Nederland 3]] by [[VPRO]], in [[Finland]] by [[SubTV]], in [[Norway]] by [[Norsk Rikskringkasting|NRK]], in the [[United Arab Emirates]], in [[India]], [[Pakistan]] and [[Malaysia]] by [[Star World]], in [[Belgium]] on [[Canvas TV Station|Canvas]], in [[Italy]] by [[Jimmy]], in [[Portugal]] on [[RTP]], in [[Austria]] on [[ORF1]], in [[Israel]] by [[Yes (Israel)|Yes]], in [[Switzerland]] by [[SF DRS|SF]], in [[Hungary]] by COOL TV, in [[Singapore]] by Arts Central (censored version), in [[Spain]] by Canal+, in [[Germany]] by [[Sat.1]] Comedy and in [[Japan]] on [[WOWOW]]. |
The show is aired in [[Continental Europe]], [[Scandinavia]] and [[southern Africa]] on [[BBC Prime]], in [[Denmark]] by [[TV 2 Zulu]], in the [[United States]] by [[BBC America]] [http://www.bbcamerica.com/genre/comedy_games/little_britain/little_britain.jsp], in [[Canada]] by [[BBC Canada]], [[Showcase Television]], [[BBC Kids]], in [[Australia]] by the [[Australian Broadcasting Corporation]] and pay-TV channel [[UK.TV]], in [[New Zealand]] by [[C4 (New Zealand)|C4]] (previously by [Prime], in [[Sweden]] by [[Sveriges Television|SVT]], in [[Iceland]] on [[Sjónvarpið]], in [[Ireland]] by [[Radio Telefís Éireann|RTÉ]], in [[The Netherlands]] on [[Nederland 3]] by [[VPRO]], in [[Finland]] by [[SubTV]], in [[Norway]] by [[Norsk Rikskringkasting|NRK]], in the [[United Arab Emirates]], in [[India]], [[Pakistan]] and [[Malaysia]] by [[Star World]], in [[Belgium]] on [[Canvas TV Station|Canvas]], in [[Italy]] by [[Jimmy]], in [[Portugal]] on [[RTP]], in [[Austria]] on [[ORF1]], in [[Israel]] by [[Yes (Israel)|Yes]], in [[Switzerland]] by [[SF DRS|SF]], in [[Hungary]] by COOL TV, in [[Singapore]] by Arts Central (censored version), in [[Spain]] by Canal+, in [[Germany]] by [[Sat.1]] Comedy and in [[Japan]] on [[WOWOW]]. |
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Little Britain | |
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Created by | David Walliams and Matt Lucas |
Starring | David Walliams Matt Lucas Tom Baker Anthony Head Paul Putner Steve Furst Charu Bala Chokshi Joann Condon Ruth Jones |
Country of origin | UK |
No. of episodes | 24 (including Pilot, Comic Relief special, two-part Christmas special) (list of episodes) |
Production | |
Running time | 30 mins |
Original release | |
Network | BBC Three (Series 1 & 2) BBC One (Series 3) |
Release | September 16, 2003 |
Little Britain is a highly successful character-based BBC radio and television sketch show written by and starring Matt Lucas and David Walliams. Its title is an amalgamation of the terms 'Little England' and 'Great Britain'. It made its debut on BBC Radio 4 in 2001, running for two short series of five and four half-hour episodes respectively. In 2003, it transferred to television, with an eight-episode series on the BBC's digital-only channel BBC Three. Two more series, of six episodes each, have followed since. The programme returned for a 2006 Christmas special [1] and Lucas and Walliams continue to deny press speculation that the third series would be the last.[2] The BBC regards the series so far as a success.[3] There is also a Little Britain live tour of the show. An American version is due in 2007 for HBO. There is also the possibility of a film version in the US.
Many of the characters on the show have their own often-repeated catchphrases. Many have become well-known in the U.K., and it has gained a cult following.
Background
Most of the TV material was adapted from the radio version, but some new sketches featured recurring characters. As a result of its success, the first television series was repeated on the mainstream channel BBC Two. Although reactions to it were mixed, many critics were enthusiastic, and the show was commissioned for another run.
The second TV series, featuring several new characters, began on BBC Three October 19, 2004. Because of its popularity, the scheduled repeats were "promoted" to BBC One, starting December 3 2004, which guaranteed higher ratings. However, this showing did not feature material from the original run that was deemed too offensive for the BBC One audience.
A third series began on Thursday 17 November 2005 on BBC One, and ended six weeks later. After its transmission, it was unclear whether there would be another, as so many sketches were given dramatic twists and "wrapped up" — see individual character articles for examples. Lucas and Walliams were reportedly in talks for a fourth series with the BBC. Furthermore, they admitted in an interview they preferred to "kill off" certain characters in order to make way for new ones.
Radio 4 began a rerun of all nine episodes in February 2004. Unusually, this overlapped with a rerun on digital radio channel BBC 7 of the first five, which began in mid-March. In June–July 2004, BBC 7 broadcast the remaining four.
Style and content
The format of the show is a compilation of short sketches featuring familiar characters, linked by narration from Tom Baker (most famous as the Fourth Doctor on Doctor Who). The voiceovers take a wry look at Britain, with comically absurd statements on the nation's character, such as, "Britain ... We've had running water for over 10 years,an underground tunnel linking us to Peru, and we invented the cat" or, "Unlike other countries, Britain has people of two genders: women and men."
The style of Little Britain has evolved over the years. The radio series and first season on TV tended to consist of surreal concepts taken to logical extremes (such as the witch employing contractors to build her gingerbread house or the man leaving increasingly bizarre messages on his answering machine.) The sketches that caught the public's imagination, however, tended to be those which gave rise to memorable catchphrases and memes.
Criticism
However, the second and third series have not been without their critics, who have been particularly vociferous at the perceived treatment of minority groups. For example, Johann Hari, writing in The Independent, stated:
"Little Britain has been a vehicle for two rich kids to make themselves into multi-millionaires by mocking the weakest people in Britain. Their targets are almost invariably the easiest, cheapest groups to mock: the disabled, poor, elderly, gay or fat. In one fell swoop, they have demolished protections against mocking the weak that took decades to build up." [4]
This argument has, however, been slightly weakened by the fact that David Walliams, one of the actors in the show, has swum across the English Channel for charity and that Matt Lucas is himself overweight, homosexual and Jewish.
Similarly, Fergus Sheppard, writing in The Scotsman, had this to say:
"The latest series of the hit BBC comedy Little Britain may be hauling in record viewing figures, but it has also sparked a previously unthinkable chorus of criticism, with claims that the show has lost its way, trading early ingenuity for swelling amounts of toilet humour in the search for cheap laughs, and becoming increasingly offensive." [5]
The programme is inevitably very popular with children, despite being shown after the watershed; however, there has been criticism from teachers that the programme leads to copycat behaviour in the playground. [6]
Although the series' supporters have dismissed these attacks, the suggestions of unhelpful attitudes towards race are hard to shake off, since regular characters in series 3 included an obese black woman (played by Walliams, albeit that she is the enemy of an obese white woman) and an unattractive Thai bride (played by Lucas, though she is married to an equally unattractive white man). This is in contrast to the first TV series, which contained a sketch apparently aimed at racist attitudes: two men in blackface (as once seen in The Black and White Minstrel Show) are shown unable to find a room in a bed and breakfast. Counter-critics respond however that they believe Little Britain has only been carrying on the brand of non-politically correct humour that originated with Monty Python and Benny Hill.
The cast
- Matt Lucas and David Walliams play all the main characters in the show.
Other cast:
- Tom Baker: Narrator
- Anthony Stewart Head: The Prime Minister (2003–2006)
- Rob Brydon: Roman De Vere (2005)
- Ruth Jones: Myfanwy
- Geraldine James: Mrs. Pincher (2004)
- Ruth Madoc: Daffyd's Mother (2004–2005)
- Paul Putner: Various
- Steve Furst: Various
- Charu Bala Chokshi: Meera (2003–2006)
- Joann Condon: Fat Pat (2003–2006)
- Evie Garratt: Nan (2003, 2004)
- Stirling Gallacher: Prime Minister's wife/Margaret
- Nigel Havers: Leader of the Opposition
- Sally Rogers: Various
- David Foxxe: Various
- Yuki Kushida: Gita (spa therapist at Hill Grange) (2004–2005)
- Patricia Kane: Elderly resident of Llandewi Breffi (2004)
- Samantha Powers: Kenny Craig's Girlfriend
Guest appearances
Since its debut on television, Little Britain has featured guest appearances from celebrities and television personalities, the most prominent of these being Anthony Head as the Prime Minister.
As themselves
- Jennie Bond (Peter André sketch, series 1)
- Ronnie Corbett (Bubbles sketch, 2006 Christmas Special)
- Paul Daniels and Debbie McGee (Deleted Scene - Peter Andre sketch, series 1)
- Cat Deeley (Anne sketch, series 3)
- Vanessa Feltz (Marjorie Dawes sketch, series 2)
- Bruce Forsyth (Lou and Andy sketch, series 2)
- Trisha Goddard (Vicky Pollard sketch, Comic Relief special)
- Keith Harris (Deleted Scene - Peter Andre sketch, series 1)
- Elton John (Daffyd sketch, Comic Relief special)
- Derek Martin (Marjorie Dawes sketch, series 3)
- Paul McKenna (Kenny Craig sketch, Little Britain Abroad)
- George Michael (Lou and Andy sketch, Comic Relief special)
- Richard Madeley and Judy Finnigan (Lou and Andy sketch, series 3)
- David Soul (Hospitalized girl's parents sketch, series 1)
- Mollie Sugden (Liz and Clive sketch, series 1)
- Robbie Williams (Emily and Florence sketch, Comic Relief special)
- David Baddiel playing Mr Mann (David Walliams) dressed up as David Baddiel in Roy and Margaret's shop
As characters
Ruth Madoc as Daffyd's Mother Jon Culshaw as Sir Andrew Lloyd Webber Imelda Staunton as Mrs Mede Anthony Head as the Prime Minister
Simon Callow, Christian Coulson, Mark Gatiss, Nigel Havers, Indira Varma , Jamie Theakston, Siobhan Hayes, Dawn French and Peter Kay.
Major characters
This is only a list of the most popular or well-known characters. A full list can be found here:
- Vicky Pollard: rude teenage chav with six children; this ridicules the stereotypical "chav" image of teenage parenthood.
- Daffyd Thomas: a homosexual who believes he is the "only gay in the village". However, he is shown throughout the series to be very obviously not, despite his attempts to try and deceive himself.
- Lou Todd and Andy Pipkin: Andy feigns needing a wheelchair in order to have a personal carer do all his chores and work for him. Lou is his kindly yet oblivious carer.
- Marjorie Dawes: leader of the Fat Fighters weight loss group. She enjoys taunting her group, despite being overweight herself. Her "policies" include trying to convince her members that eating dust is a good way to lose weight, and that "by eating half the calories, you can have twice as much".
- Edward 'Emily' Howard: "rubbish transvestite" who tries to convince everyone that he is a "laydee".
- Sebastian Love: smitten aide of the Prime Minister — is constantly shown to have a homosexual lust for the Prime Minister, much to the latter's discomfort. In the 2006 Christmas special, Sebastian finds a white substance on the Prime Minister's jacket and licks it off. Sebastian says it "Tastes familiar". Later, Prime Minister and the President say goodbye to each other as the President blows the Prime Minister a kiss, and he responds by licking his lips. See: [1] for more.
- Anne & Dr Lawrence: part-time mental health patient and her caregiver. Anne frequently has deranged outbursts, though she has occasional moments of lucidity.
- Dennis Waterman: a small out-of-work actor (a caricature of his real-life namesake), who always wants to "write the feem tune, sing the feem tune" (Series 1–2)
- Mr Mann, Roy, and Margaret: Mr Mann always visits Roy's shop to buy an impossibly exact item, for which Roy has to ask Margaret (who is never seen but apparently limbless).
- Carol Beer: listless bank worker (later a travel agent) who processes customers' requests on her computer, usually responding with a flat "Computer says no...", and a cough at the customer. However, in the 2005 Christmas special, she is asked about a cruise, to which she reponds "Computer says yes!". The customer then coughs towards her. In the 2006 Christmas Special (Little Britain Abroad), she is now a Holiday rep in Spain - with exactly the same appalling attitude to customers. (Series 2–3)
- Harvey Pincher: a soon-to-be-married upper-class man, who shocks outsiders of his family by his unusual habit — he is still breast fed (Series 2).
- Dudley Punt and Ting Tong Macadangdang: middle-aged man and his awkward, mail-order Thai wife. Ting Tong is shown to possibly be a man in one of the episodes. (Series 3)
Episodes
See List of Little Britain episodes
Catchphrases
Here are some of the most popular catchphrases to appear in the show:
- "Yeah I know," as well as "Don't like it", "I want that one" and "I look a pillock" ~ Andy Pipkin
- "What a kerfuffle" ~ Lou Todd
- "Yeah but no but yeah but...", "Oh my god I so can't believe you just said that!" and "Don't go giving me evils!" ~ Vicky Pollard
- "Dust? Anybody? No? Dust?", "Oooh man I love the cake!", "It isn't easy is it?" and "Do it again!" ~ Marjorie Dawes
- "Hello Darling!", "Champagne for everyone!" and "Call me Bubbles, everyone does." ~ Bubbles DeVere
- "I am the only gay in the village.", "Yeah I'm gay, get over it!" and "Another Bacardi and Coke please, Myfanwy." ~ Daffyd
- "Computer says no." ~ Carol Beer
- "I am a lady!" ~ Emily Howard
- "Margaret! Margaret!" *long pause* "...Yes?" ~ Roy and Margaret
- "So they want me to star in it, write the feem toon, sing the feem toon..." ~ Dennis Waterman
- "Wicky woo!" and "Top of the morning, where's me breakfast?" ~ Des Kaye
- "Look into my eyes, look into my eyes, the eyes, the eyes, not around the eyes, don't look around the eyes, look into my eyes...*clicks* you're under!" and "3-2-1, you're back in the room!" ~ Kenny Craig
- "Bitty..." ~ Harvey Pincher
- "EH EH EHHHH!" ~ Anne
- "Yeeeeeesss." and "Maybe I am and maybe I'm not." ~ Ray McCooney
- "Pwease Mr Dudwey!" ~ Ting Tong Macadangdang
- "Hello Martin, it's Linda" and "That's right, *insulting adjective* " ~ Linda Flint
Charity sketches
In 2005, to raise money for Comic Relief, David Walliams and Matt Lucas made a special edition of the show, dubbed Little, Little Britain. The episode included a variety of sketches with celebrities. These included George Michael, Robbie Williams and Elton John. This was released on a limited edition DVD and was released in the United States as "Little, Little Britain" on the region 1 version of the Little Britain Season 2 DVD.
In Christmas 2005, a Christmas Comic Relief Special was made, presented by Lou and Andy. This has never been released on DVD.
A live Little Britain show was made for Comic Relief at the Hammersmith Apollo on November 22, 2006 and featured many guest artists and celebrities.
- Kate Moss appeared as Vicky Pollard's twin sister. [2]
- Dawn French as barmaid Myfanwy in the Llandewi Breffi village pub. Also appeared in the 2006 Christmas special as Vicky Pollard's Mother.
- Russell Brand as a crossdressing plumber who comes out to "fellow crossdresser", Emily Howard.
- Jonathan Ross as the celebrity guest that Judy vomits on at the village fete.
- Chris Moyles as an overweight victim of Marjorie's fatfighter's club.
- Dennis Waterman as himself, complaining about his portrayal in the Dennis Waterman sketch.
- Peter Kay as wheelchair bound Brian Potter.
- David Baddiel as a member of the audience brought onstage.
- Patsy Kensit and Kate Thornton also had cameo roles.
Future of Little Britain
Matt Lucas and David Walliams have recently signed a three-year deal with the BBC. The duo are currently planning a new show — one in which some of their best-known characters return, but it will be a "totally new and different series". [7] However, it was revealed that Little Britain would return for a fourth series on the British Comedy Awards 2006. It is unknown whether this is related in any way to the new show.
A two part Little Britain Christmas special entitled Little Britain Abroad aired over the 2006 Christmas season. Part one aired on Christmas Day, followed by part two on 30 December. The special took the characters and put them into locations other than Britain. Themes included Vicky Pollard being caught drug-trafficking along with her equally repulsive mum (played by Dawn French), Ronnie Corbett being seduced by Bubbles DeVere, Lou and Andy becoming stranded on an island and Peter Kay appearing as Dudley's brother who had a Russian bride.[8]
Little Britain: The Movie
Walliams and Lucas have revealed that they are developing a film version of the series for the US. "We've got a sort of film development deal and we might also do something for TV out in the US."[3] This would be similar to what occurred with another British comedy sketch show, Da Ali G Show, which released two spin off films.
American version
Walliams and Lucas are due to create an American version of Little Britain for HBO. Little Britain will follow the model of Da Ali G Show, a series and character created by the British comedian Sacha Baron Cohen, which was later also created for American audiences for the network. Simon Fuller has been recruited to co-write the series with the duo, along with a team of American writers.[9]
Overseas
The show is aired in Continental Europe, Scandinavia and southern Africa on BBC Prime, in Denmark by TV 2 Zulu, in the United States by BBC America [4], in Canada by BBC Canada, Showcase Television, BBC Kids, in Australia by the Australian Broadcasting Corporation and pay-TV channel UK.TV, in New Zealand by C4 (previously by [Prime], in Sweden by SVT, in Iceland on Sjónvarpið, in Ireland by RTÉ, in The Netherlands on Nederland 3 by VPRO, in Finland by SubTV, in Norway by NRK, in the United Arab Emirates, in India, Pakistan and Malaysia by Star World, in Belgium on Canvas, in Italy by Jimmy, in Portugal on RTP, in Austria on ORF1, in Israel by Yes, in Switzerland by SF, in Hungary by COOL TV, in Singapore by Arts Central (censored version), in Spain by Canal+, in Germany by Sat.1 Comedy and in Japan on WOWOW.
Stage show
The 2005–06 Tour is a stage show of Little Britain sketches that played at venues throughout the UK. Tickets quickly sold out. In 2007 Little Britain Live will be touring around Australia, after most dates sold out within days of tickets going on sale, the last live UK show was at the Hammersmith Apollo on 16th December 2006.[5].
See also
References
- ^ 'Visit Little Britain Off've the Telly' BBC Radio 1. URL accessed 3 July, 2006
- ^ Little Britain TV Series Four DavidWalliamsFans.com. URL accessed 3 July, 2006
- ^ 'BBC Statements of Programme Policy 2006/2007' BBC, URL Accessed 3 July, 2006
- ^ Independent Online Edition: Why I Hate Little Britain URL accessed 3 July, 2006
- ^ Scotsman.com: Little Britain's in trouble... no buts about it URL accessed 3 July, 2006
- ^ BBC News: Head calls for Little Britain ban URL accessed 12 December 2006
- ^ BBC News: Lucas and Walliams reign set to last URL accessed 20 July 2006
- ^ "Little Britain Christmas special lineup revealed". Retrieved September 5, 2006.
- ^ Times Online. "Little Britain aiming for huge remake in America". Retrieved August 25 2006.
Further reading
- Julia Snell (2006). "Schema theory and the humour of Little Britain". English Today. 22. Cambridge University Press: 59–64. doi:10.1017/S0266078406001118.