Don't forget, tomorrow (Sept 30th) from 7.15pm, Stephen Fry and Matt Lucas
open the Big Red Book at the page for Radio 4. Stephen catches Radio 4
unawares, and whisks it off to the Radio Theatre where an audience of old
friends awaits.
Stephen and Matt take an irreverent romp through the station's broadcasting
history, sweeping up along the way such jewels as Today, Any
Questions, Desert Island Discs and - of course - The
Archers. For more info, visit the
Radio 4 page.
28/9/2007 - No plans to change the show
David Walliams has apparently revealed that he and Matt Lucas don't plan to
make any changes to their show to suit American tastes.
The duo are busy working on a version of the series for America's HBO
channel next year, but say they plan to stick to the original storylines and
only change some cultural references.
"When Friends is shown in Britain no one says, 'I don't understand it
because they're American'," the Daily Express quoted David as saying.
"I think funny is funny. If you try to change too much there is a danger of
losing what's funny about you.
View source.Thanks to Geraldine for this news!
Remember to keep checking the HBO page
for new info!
Rumour has it...
Kylie and Dannii are planning to duet at the first ever G-A-Y awards, due to
take place in December on Sky One. Ruby Wax and David Walliams are in the
running to be judges for the awards. Source: Heatworld.com. Thanks to Geraldine for this
news!
27/9/2007 - Lou & Andy or Brad & Jolie?
Hollywood actress Angelina Jolie is such a huge fan of Little Britain she
mimics the eccentric characters on the set
of her new movie. The Tomb Raider star, 32, has been watching the cult
series religiously and recites catchphrases on the set of latest film,
Wanted.
View source...
26/9/2007 - A World Record!
David Walliams and Matt Lucas are laughing all the way to the bank today as
the new Guinness World Records 2008 edition announces Little Britain's
record for the Best selling TV Comedy Series on DVD. Selling an
unprecedented 645,457 units world wide with a revenue of GBP2,769,985, the
boys are amongst some of the richest stars in the new Guinness World Records
book, released 28th September 2007. Source: Guinness World Records.
Just came across
this
clip on YouTube of Matt Lucas in a 1997 Cadbury's Creme Egg advert.
Enjoy!
21/9/2007 - Walliams' anguish at Dad's big C
David Walliams is heartbroken after his father was told he has an aggressive
cancer. The comic’s dad Peter Williams has been diagnosed with the deadly
disease in his liver.
Distraught David, 36, has been by the side of retired Peter and mum Kathleen
since the shocking news.
The funnyman and his telly partner Matt Lucas had been due shortly to jet
off to America to film a US version of Little Britain.
But now David has vowed to stay to comfort his dad. Last night a friend
said: “It’s a very difficult time for the family.” “So far we don’t know if David will have to postpone
any work, but we’ll have to wait and see.”
Full story...
20/9/2007 - Video: Watch Lucas guest starring in Kath and Kim!
Some TV moments are made in heaven and this is one of them: Matt Lucas
making a legendary guest apperarance in fab Aussie comedy Kath & Kim.
Watch preview.Thanks to Geraldine for this!
19/9/2007 - K&K's touch of Little Britain
As if one Sharon Strezlecki in the world wasn't enough - now it has emerged
the Fountain Lakes funnygirl has a lookalike sister Karen.
Her long-lost sibling, played by Little Britain's Matt Lucas, comes into the
sport nut's life in this Sunday night's episode of Kath & Kim.
Full story...
18/9/2007 - Look at moi and we did
Channel 7 sitcom Kath & Kim has silenced critics who just three
weeks ago predicted it faced doom in the ratings. The sitcom on Sunday
attracted 2.14 million viewers, blitzing 60 Minutes and Australian Idol. And
this week Kath & Kim is set to capitalise on the guest appearance of Matt
Lucas, best known for his role on warped sketch comedy series Little
Britain.
Full story...Thanks to Lynelle for this news!
17/9/2007 - Podcast: David Walliams
This free podcast is an interesting interview with David
Walliams of Little Britain fame. Jason Bradbury is a friend of
Walliams and the series of conversations (which takes approximately an hour)
explores a range of topics including Walliams' childhood, living as a
celebrity, influences on himself and the evolution of Little Britain
- from a BBC radio program to the great success it has become.
Download here (requires iTunes).
Jamie Theakston's Wedding
Wedding bells chimed in Ditchling, East Essex, England on September 15, 2007
for TV and radio host Jamie Theakston and his love, Sophie Siegle. Before
the commencement of the ceremony, "Little Britain" and "Rock Profile" star
David Walliams and former soccer player Ian Wright joined the congregation
inside the church. Source: Lovetripper.com
15/9/2007 - Lucas on Kath and Kim
Matt Lucas' appearance on Kath and Kim will air Sunday September 23
on Seven (Australia). Matt Lucas shot the scene earlier this year during the
Australian leg of the show's stage tour.
Lucas is expected to appear as a long-lost relative of Sharon's. Kath finds
a family skeleton in her closet and Sharon comes face to face with a
long-lost relative from the other side of the world. Source:
Tvtonight.com.au.
14/9/2007 - Jupiter nominated for first ever SA Comedy Award
The Jupiter Drawing Room has been nominated for an award at the first ever
SA Comedy Awards in the ‘Outstanding TV Commercial' category for the Musica
‘Little Britain' Advert. The award recognises excellence in the production
of a funny television commercial.
Full story and advert here...
Theft's a car-fuffle
A motorist watched gobsmacked as Andy and Lou lookalikes from Little Britain
pinched his car.
A wheelchair-user leapt into the driver's seat of the parked car while a pal
who was pushing him jumped in the passenger side.
In the hit comedy, Andy (Matt Lucas) pretends to be disabled but leaves his
wheelchair whenever he is not being watched by carer Lou (David Walliams),
who has the catchphrase: "What a kerfuffle."
Full story...Thanks to Geraldine for this news!
You're not a Ladeee!
Poor David Walliams is confusing TV and real life. Clearly, David thought
playing "laydee" Emily Howard in Little Britain would allow him in a
woman's-only spa in Leeds. A Waterfall Spa beautician says: "David wanted a
massage before a show in Leeds. The girls were really excited but as it's
ladies only they had to refuse." Source: Mirror.co.uk. Thanks to Geraldine for this news!
13/9/2007 - Walliams to star in Storyman Adaption
U.K.-based independent production company Brown Eyed Boy and animation
studio Lupus Films are teaming up to produce an animated version of BBC
Radio 4's celebrity improv show STORYMAN, C21 MEDIA reports. The pilot will
star David Walliams and actor/comedian Andrew Clover will take on the role
of Storyman, conducting interviews in which celebrities share the "innermost
workings of their psyches" through the medium of storytelling.
Full story...
12/9/2007 - Brand New DVD Merchandise
BBC Home Video and Warner Brothers are releasing the complete Little
Britain collection and Little Britain Abroad which will be in
stores from November 19th. Little Britain Abroad comes on a single
disc that will go for $14.98 (£7.36).
The 8-disc Complete Collection will compile the entire run into one
$67.69 (£33.74) set. Source: Tvshowsondvd.com. Thanks to Al for this news!
To have your first look at the new DVD covers, see images 166 and 167 in the
gallery.
09/9/2007 - Gavin and Stacey
Matt Lucas was in BBC2's Gavin and Stacey at 10pm today.
Matt & David on
Dutch TV
Dutch TV had an item about Matt and David's unauthorised use of catchphrases
as mentioned in the last news. The story was illustrated by a short clip of
Lou and Andy. If someone has a video of this, that would be brilliant.
Thanks to Geraldine for this news!
09/9/2007 - Little Britain
stars in unholy row
..It's the Holy Father of all
kerfuffles. Lawyers for three of the biggest names in UK comedy are taking
legal action against an evangelical Christian organisation for alleged
unauthorised use of their catchphrases.
Solicitors for Little Britain stars Matt Lucas and David Walliams, along
with Catherine Tate and a merchandising firm, pounced after famous phrases
such as "Yeah but no but yeah" and "Am I bovvered?" appeared on posters
nationwide.
Full
story.
Gallery Update:
Thanks to Simone for sending in
images 162-165 in the gallery!
07/9/2007 - In Cinemas Now...
Run, Fatboy Run. Out
today! As mentioned in previous news, David Walliams makes an appearance in
the new comedy.
The star of the comedy, Simon Pegg is friends with several stars, including
Little Britain star David Walliams, who makes a cameo appearance.
The pair met at Bristol University. Simon explains: “David and I go back 20
years.
“Every time I see him in the paper, with all his success, I feel quite proud
of him. I was in the year above and we did plays together. We ran a comedy
club together in Clifton when we were 18.
Full story...Thanks to Geraldine for this news!
Official site.
06/9/2007 - Lou & Andy on
Neighbours, today!
Lou and Andy's special
appearance will be on BBC1 (1.40pm) and again on BBC1 (5.35pm). For more
info, click here.
05/9/2007 - Ravers go Wild in
£5m Mansion
David Walliams and his celebrity
neighbours have been invaded by squatters who are staging all-night
drug-fuelled raves. The gang has taken over a £5million mansion in the same
neighbourhood as Walliams, 35, pop diva Gwen Stefani, 36, actress Sadie
Frost, 41, and chef Jamie Oliver, 31.
Full story...Thanks to Geraldine for this news!
03/9/2007 -
Site Update
If you are a regular to this
site, you may notice I am having a little revamp. This means there may be a
few minor problems along the way but I will try and fix all issues as soon
as possible. Reason for re-design: It's not a huge re-design of the site but
I want to create a more simpler and easy to navigate site as well as a site
that is viewable in all web browsers rather than just Internet Explorer.
Plus this website is about to hit it's 100,000 visitor! So once again, I
would just like to thank all of you that have contributed (news and
guestbook) to the site.
Run, Fat Boy, Run
Friends star David Schwimmer struggled to keep focused whilst directing
his new comedy film Run, Fat Boy, Run, because his stars were too funny.
Schwimmer directs Simon Pegg, Thandie Newton, Hank Azaria and Little Britain
star David Walliams in the British movie. Source: Jewtastic.com
Lisa searching a New Guy
So what's just about among you and David Walliams?
We're presently associates! He's a complete sweetheart, but there's zilch
there. He's great to go shopping with. I can't give up a fella who's that
fabulous at shopping.
So, is he gay or isn't he?
People always say that about certain guys, but don't be so sure!
Full story...Thanks to Geraldine for this news!
02/9/2007 -
Miss X Revealed
For those of you that have read Inside Little
Britain, the biography of Matt and David, you will notice Miss X is used
many times during the book. In his autobiography Walliams described Lisa Snowdon
as Miss X, the woman he could not live without.
Full story...
Lucas Interviews Proclaimers
Earlier this year, The Proclaimers helped
Brian Potter (Peter Kay) and Andy Pipkin (Matt Lucas) make it to number one
with a special Comic Relief version of I'm Gonna Be (500 Miles). Ahead of
the release of a new Proclaimers album, Lucas caught up with the band.
Full interview here...
In other news...
Ruth Jones from Little Britain (barmaid Myfanwy) and
comedy Gavin and Stacey joined
BBC2's Something for the Weekend at 10.45am for a chat.
01/9/2007 - The Wind in the Willows
Classic children's story about riverbank animals. Starring Matt Lucas, Mark
Gatiss and Bob Haskins, tonight on BBC1 at 6.10 - 7.50pm.
