Little Britain (TV series)

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Little Britain
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Genre Sketch comedy
Created by David Walliams
Matt Lucas
Written by David Walliams
Matt Lucas
Starring David Walliams
Matt Lucas
Anthony Head
Ruth Jones
Charu Bala Chokshi
Stirling Gallacher
Joann Condon
Paul Putner
Sally Rogers
Narrated by Tom Baker
Composer(s) David Arnold
Country of origin United Kingdom
Original language(s) English
No. of series 3 (original), 1 (USA)
No. of episodes 44 (list of episodes)
Production
Running time 30 minutes
Production company(s) BBC
Release
Original network BBC Radio 4 (2000–2002)
BBC Three (2003–2004)
BBC One (2005–2006)[N 1]
Original release Radio series:
3 August 2000 (2000-08-03) – 5 March 2002 (2002-03-05)
Television series:
9 February 2003 (2003-02-09) – 30 December 2006 (2006-12-30)
Chronology
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External links
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Little Britain is a British sketch comedy series that began as a radio show in 2000 and ran as a television series between 2003 and 2006. It was written and performed by David Walliams and Matt Lucas. Financed by the BBC, the radio series was first broadcast on BBC Radio 4, with the initial two television series premiering on BBC Three and the third and final series on BBC One.

The programme consists of a series of sketches involving exaggerated parodies of British people from various walks of life. Each sketch was introduced by a voice-over narration (Tom Baker) suggesting that the programme was a guide – aimed at non-British people – to British society. Despite the narrator's description of "great British institutions", the comedy arises from the British audience's self-deprecating understanding of either themselves or of people known to them. Recurring characters included Andy Pipkin, who falsely presented himself as requiring the use of a wheelchair to gain the attention of his carer Lou Todd; Daffyd Thomas, who claims to be "the only gay in the village" despite much evidence to the contrary; and Vicky Pollard, presented as a working-class "chav" engaging in anti-social behaviour.

The programme's title was inspired by both Great Britain and the phrase Little Englander, referring to narrow-mindedness and complacent insularity.[1] It is also the name of a London street described by Washington Irving as "a stronghold of true John Bullism". The radio show was trailed as "exploring British life in Britain as it is lived by Britons today in Britain".[2] It spawned a live show which toured internationally between 2005 and 2007, various specials for the Comic Relief charity marathons, and the HBO-produced Little Britain USA spin-off in 2008. Walliams and Lucas followed Little Britain with another sketch show, Come Fly with Me.

The series was popular and received high viewing figures, receiving 9.5 million viewers following its move to BBC One in 2005.[3] Despite the series's popularity, commentators expressed concern on the impact that the show had on the large numbers of children who watched it and on the heavy use of toilet humour, particularly in the second and third series. Concerns were also raised regarding the perceived derogatory manner in which Little Britain depicted racial and ethnic groups. In 2017, Lucas stated that he had come to agree with the latter criticism. In 2020, the show was removed from various UK streaming services due to its use of blackface. In March 2022, the BBC made Little Britain available to view on BBC iPlayer again with some of the more controversial characters being cut from the original release.[4]

History

Radio show

Little Britain initially appeared as a radio show, produced by Edward Flinn, which ran on BBC Radio 4 from 2000 until 2002.

Radio 4 began a rerun of all nine episodes in February 2004 (which were slightly edited for content to suit the 6:30 pm timeslot). Unusually, this overlapped with a rerun, beginning in mid-March, of the first five programmes on the digital radio channel BBC 7. In June–July 2004 BBC 7 broadcast the remaining four.

It was announced in October 2019 that the series would return for a one-off radio special, titled Little Brexit, on BBC Radio 4 on 31 October 2019.[5]

Television series

Lou Todd and Andy Pipkin, recurring characters in the series

Like several other BBC comedies (such as Dead Ringers and The Mighty Boosh), Little Britain made the transition from radio to television. All the episodes for the series were filmed at Pinewood Studios. Much of the TV material was adapted from the radio version, but with more emphasis on recurring characters and catchphrases.

Series One, 2003

The first TV series was one of the new programmes in the launch line-up for digital channel BBC Three, the replacement for BBC Choice, which launched in February 2003. As a result of its success, the first series was repeated on the more widely available BBC Two. Although reactions were mixed, many critics were enthusiastic, and the programme was commissioned for another run. Part of the series was filmed at Herne Bay in Kent: Emily Howard the Lady, and the Lou and Andy sketches. Every episode of the series ended with a failed world record attempt.[6]

Series Two, 2004

The second series, featuring several new characters, began on BBC Three on 19 October 2004. Its continued popularity meant the repeats moved to BBC One, starting on 3 December 2004. The episodes were edited for their BBC One run, to cut out any material that might have been too offensive for the more mainstream BBC One audience. Every episode of this series ended with a Lou and Andy sketch.

Series Three, 2005

A third series began on 17 November 2005, for the first time on BBC One rather than BBC Three, and ended six weeks later. After its transmission, it was unclear whether there would be another, as many sketches were given dramatic twists and "wrapped up" (see individual character articles for more information). 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.

Little, Little Britain, 2005

In 2005, to raise money for Comic Relief, Walliams and Lucas made a special edition of the show, dubbed Little, Little Britain. The episode included a variety of sketches with celebrities including George Michael, Robbie Williams and Sir 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: Series 2 DVD.

Little Britain Abroad, 2006

In 2006, a two-part Christmas special was released, in which characters from the programme were depicted as visiting other countries.

Little Britain Live

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As a success of the television series, Lucas and Walliams created a travelling stage show based upon their series.

Comic Relief Does Little Britain Live, 2007

A special live version, featuring appearances from celebrities such as Russell Brand and Dennis Waterman was filmed in 2006 and appeared on 2007's Comic Relief show.

Little Britain USA

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In 2007, Lucas and Walliams announced that there would be no more of the British Little Britain, but they taped an American continuation of the programme entitled Little Britain USA, which featured both returning characters from the British series as well as new American characters. According to Walliams, the new show was "effectively Little Britain series four".[7] The show debuted on HBO at 10:30 pm EST Sunday 28 September 2008, then the following week on BBC One in Britain. It also started airing on The Comedy Network in Canada in January 2010.

Specials

Little Britain Comic Relief Special, 2005

This was the first Little Britain Comic Relief special, with the usual cast and guests appearances from George Michael, Elton John, and Robbie Williams.

Comic Relief Does Little Britain Live, 2007

The Little Britain cast returned for a second Comic Relief Special, this time live and with special guests: Russell Brand, Kate Moss, Patsy Kensit, Jonathan Ross, Kate Thornton, Chris Moyles, Dennis Waterman, Peter Kay, David Baddiel, Jeremy Edwards, and Dawn French.

Little Britain Comic Relief Special, 2009

A crossover between the UK and USA versions, this featured guest appearances by Catherine Tate and Robbie Williams.

Little Britain Comic Relief Sketch, 2015

Walliams reprises the role of Lou Todd for Comic Relief. Guest stars included Stephen Hawking and Catherine Tate. However, Lucas does not feature.

Little Britain Does Sport Relief, 2016

This featured Walliams reprising the role of Emily Howard. Lucas did not feature.

Little Brexit, 2019

This one-off special was broadcast on 31 October 2019 on BBC Radio 4.[8] The concept was created due to Brexit, the UK's withdrawal from the EU. Lucas and Walliams both returned for this episode.

The Big Night In, 2020

The concept was revived for The Big Night In, a 23 April 2020 telethon held during the COVID-19 pandemic, in a skit which had the pair revisiting a number of characters.[9] Social distancing requirements meant that they appeared in separate video feeds from their own homes, and used improvised costumes.[10]

Cast and characters

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Main article: List of Little Britain characters

As a sketch show, Little Britain features many characters with varying degrees of costume and makeup. Matt Lucas and David Walliams play all the main characters in the show. Tom Baker narrates and Paul Putner, Steve Furst, Sally Rogers, David Foxxe, Samantha Power, Yuki Kushida, and Stirling Gallacher regularly appear as several different characters.

Other regular cast include: Anthony Head as the Prime Minister, Ruth Jones as Myfanwy, Charu Bala Chokshi as Meera, and Joann Condon as Fat Pat.

Broadcast

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Main article: List of Little Britain episodes

A two-part Christmas special, Little Britain Abroad, was broadcast in December 2006 and January 2007. This makes a total of 25 episodes to date. There has also been the Little Britain Live show.

In the UK, the series was originally broadcast on BBC Three and BBC One and was aired in repeats on Dave, Gold, and Watch.[11][12] In the US and in Bermuda, the series airs on BBC America. BBC Canada has aired the program from 3 March 2005  to present.[13][14] UKTV broadcasts the program in Australia and New Zealand.[15] Comedy Central India broadcast the program for Indian audiences.

Little Britain was a British character-based comedy sketch show which was first broadcast on BBC radio and then turned into a television show. It was written and performed by comic duo David Walliams and Matt Lucas. The show's title is an amalgamation of the terms 'Little England' and 'Great Britain', and is also the name of a Victorian neighbourhood and a modern street in London.[16]

Series overview

Radio

Series Episodes Originally aired
First aired Last aired
Pilot 3 August 2000 (2000-08-03)
1 4 6 March 2001 (2001-03-06) 27 March 2001 (2001-03-27)
2 4 12 February 2002 (2002-02-12) 5 March 2002 (2002-03-05)

Television

Series Episodes Originally aired
First aired Last aired
Pilot 9 February 2003 (2003-02-09)
1 8 16 September 2003 (2003-09-16) 4 November 2003 (2003-11-04)
2 6 19 October 2004 (2004-10-19) 23 November 2004 (2004-11-23)
Special 11 March 2005 (2005-03-11)
3 6 17 November 2005 (2005-11-17) 24 December 2005 (2005-12-24)
Little Britain
Abroad		 2 25 December 2006 (2006-12-25) 1 January 2007 (2007-01-01)
Special 11 March 2007 (2007-03-11)
4 6 28 September 2008 (2008-09-28) 2 November 2008 (2008-11-02)
Special 11 March 2009 (2009-03-11)
Special 13 March 2015 (2015-03-13)

Radio series

Pilot (2000)

No. No. in
Series		 Title Directed by Written by Original air date
1 - "Pilot" TBA Matt Lucas & David Walliams 3 August 2000
  1. Sue Bendelack – House made out of sweets
  2. Dennis Waterman – Lucky Runnings
  3. Emily Howard – On the bus
  4. Denver Mills – Addressing a conference of Businessmen
  5. Leslie Joseph – Driving lesson with a young man
  6. Gary and Jason – At Gary's house
  1. Marjorie Dawes – Meera joins
  2. Matthew Waterhouse – Meeting with the head of Waddingtons
  3. Martin White – Addressing a group of prospective students
  4. Edward and Samantha – Edward comes Home
  5. Daffyd Thomas – New gay in the Village
  6. Edward and Samantha – In bed

Series 1 (2001)

No. No. in
Series		 Title Directed by Written by Original air date
2 1 "Episode 1" TBA Matt Lucas & David Walliams 6 March 2001
  1. Home Secretary – Taking questions from the Press
  2. Latymer Crown – Buffalo, pensioner and blind woman stories
  3. Dennis Waterman – Star Wars
  4. Vicky Pollard – Essay on Kitchener
  5. Barry Edwards – Trying to work a new answering machine
  6. Emily Howard – At Shadwicks
  7. Kenny Craig – Chicken McNuggets
  1. Cockney Film Star – At the Cinema
  2. Marjorie Dawes – Fat Fighters slimmer of the year
  3. Edward and Samantha – Samantha's parents
  4. Sir Bernard Chumley – Entertaining a young student
  5. Denver Mills – Giving an after dinner speech at the Police Federation
  6. Daffyd Thomas – Calling the Welsh Lesbian and Gay Switchboard
  7. Vicky Pollard – Esaay on Kitchener, part 2
3 2 "Episode 2" TBA Matt Lucas & David Walliams 13 March 2001
  1. Kelsey Grammar School – British Literature lesson
  2. Daffyd Thomas – At the Hairdressers
  3. Peter Andre – Royal garden party
  4. Latymer Crown – Child left alone and one legged man stories
  5. Sir Bernard Chumley – Meals on Wheels
  6. Pippa and Gordana – Funny names for babies
  7. Leslie Joseph – Driving lesson with a librarian
  1. Des Kaye – At a children's birthday party
  2. Witness protection programme – At the Post Office
  3. Matthew Waterhouse – At the Kissogram agency
  4. Vicky Pollard – In court for shoplifting
  5. Gary and Jason – At Nan's house
  6. The ghosts – Unable to scare someone
4 3 "Episode 3" TBA Matt Lucas & David Walliams 20 March 2001
  1. Emily Howard – At the video store
  2. Vicky Pollard – At the Young Offenders Institution
  3. Kenny Craig – On a date
  4. Sandra and Olivier – Audition for the part of the Milky Bar kid
  5. Denver Mills – Addressing pupils at a school sports day
  6. Jackie Paper – Passenger who has been chosen as the new Dalai Lama
  7. Marjorie Dawes – 13-year-old Christopher Halliday joins
  1. Dennis Waterman – Macbeth
  2. The Prime Minister – In conference with Sebastian
  3. Edward and Samantha – At the nightclub
  4. Sir Bernard Chumley – Backstage
  5. Daffyd Thomas – Gay night
  6. Dennis Waterman – Minder
5 4 "Episode 4" TBA Matt Lucas & David Walliams 27 March 2001
  1. Emily Howard – Lodger
  2. Kenny Craig – At the leisure Centre
  3. Matthew Waterhouse – Visiting the headquarters of Kellogg's
  4. Peter Andre – Princess Anne's visit
  5. Joey the Stool – At the library
  6. School exam on crisps
  7. Robot careers advisor
  1. David Franks – At the Chuckle club
  2. The Prime Minister and Sebastian – Meeting Gregory
  3. Micky Noone – Making a speech at the Community centre
  4. Des Kaye – At the children's ward
  5. Jason – Visiting Gary's nan
  6. Marjorie Dawes – Visit from the Fat Fighters inspector
  7. Des Kaye – Turns off the switch to a child's life support machine

Series 2 (2002)

No. No. in
Series		 Title Directed by Written by Original air date
6 1 "Episode 1" TBA Matt Lucas & David Walliams 12 February 2002
  1. Vicky Pollard – At the doctor's
  2. The Prime Minister and Sebastian
  3. Viv – Robbery
  4. Father Peter – Funeral
  5. Marjorie Dawes – Visiting her mother
  6. April and Neville – Neville's first football game
  7. PCs Bryce and Rawlinson – Going out and going to come back in again
  1. Mrs O'Mara – At the hairdressers
  2. Aberdoon Stook Hoose – Soup
  3. Kenny Craig – Playing Scrabble with his mother
  4. Alan Markus – Amnesia
  5. Nanny – Benjamin leaves to go to University
  6. Daffyd Thomas – At the newsagent
  7. Viv – Cleaning the Church
7 2 "Episode 2" TBA Matt Lucas & David Walliams 19 February 2002
  1. Harry Todd – Rumours that Harry started World War II
  2. Sandra and Olivier Lawrence – Letter to the Royal Shakespeare Company
  3. Dennis Waterman – Dinner at Jeremy's
  4. Sleepy Dad – On the way Home from the theatre
  5. Denver Mills – Launching a charity campaign
  6. Criminal Records in Humble
  7. Nanny – Mess in the kitchen
  8. Mr Bently – Addressing the staff at an urgent meeting
  1. Dr Winkileman
  2. Peter Cramer – Visiting the Young Men's Christian Association
  3. Lottery winner
  4. Peter Cramer – At the YMCA Part 2
  5. Des Kaye – Working as a warm up man at Sneddy Studios
  6. Peter Cramer – At the YMCA part 3
  7. Daffyd Thomas – Myfanwy comes out as lesbian
  8. Viv – Looking at exotic insects and a black widow spider
8 3 "Episode 3" TBA Matt Lucas & David Walliams 26 February 2002
  1. April and Neville – At a tribunal
  2. Kenny Craig – Car boot sale
  3. Aberdoon Stook Hoose – Restaurant critic speaks to the chef
  4. Roy's Toys – Pirate memory games
  5. Father Peter – Talking to Ian Cooper about his separation
  6. Emily Howard – At the pub
  7. Mrs O'Mara – Celebrating her birthday
  1. Denver Mills – Launching a new fizzy drink
  2. Prime Minister and Sebastian – Meeting with the Italian Prime Minister
  3. Cliff Turner – Taking visitors on a tour of Pove
  4. Douglas Stewart – Meeting a potential publisher for a new novel
  5. Marjorie Dawes – Majorie's sister Barbera visits
  6. Eileen and Janet
9 4 "Episode 4" TBA Matt Lucas & David Walliams 5 March 2002
  1. April and Roy – Can't agree
  2. Dennis Waterman – Jeremy's birthday
  3. Marjorie Dawes – Marjorie meets Paul at the supermarket
  4. Aberdoon Stook Hoose – Nut allergy
  5. Sleepy Dad – At Home
  6. Father Peter – Drawing the raffle at the Church Féte
  7. Grace Evans – On the phone to the Brtannia Cat Club
  8. National Lottery winner – Old friend
  1. Burglar and Dad – Dad complains about the son's clothing
  2. Sandra and Olivier Lawrence – Auditioning for a Rowntrees advert
  3. Dame Sally Markham
  4. PCs Bryce and Rawlinson – Wrong Mrs Harris
  5. Darren Cooper – Joining the Army
  6. Emily Howard – In an ambulance
  7. Vicky Pollard – Visit from a social worker
  8. PCs Bryce and Rawlinson – The right Mrs Harris

Television series

Pilot (2003)

No. No. in
Series		 Title Directed by Written by Original air date
10 - "Pilot" Graham Linehan Matt Lucas & David Walliams 9 February 2003
  1. Vicky Pollard – Court
  2. Aberdoon Stook Hoose – Soup Recipe
  3. Latymer – Buffalo
  4. Emily Howard – Swimming Pool
  5. Mr Mann & Roy – Toy Shop
  6. Prime Minister – Press conference
  7. Latymer – Pensioner
  1. Fat Fighters – Young Member
  2. Sebastian – Prime Minister
  3. Dennis Waterman – Lucky Runnings
  4. Jason – Nan house
  5. Latymer – Lullaby
  6. Daffyd Thomas – Another gay in the village
  7. World Record Attempt – Domino Toppling

Series 1 (2003)

No. No. in
Series		 Title Directed by Written by Original air date
11 1 "Episode 1" Steve Bendelack Matt Lucas & David Walliams 16 September 2003
  1. Vicky Pollard – Essay 1
  2. Sebastian & Prime Minister – Gregory
  3. Emily Howard – Pub
  4. Lou & Andy – Opera
  5. Kelsey Grammar School – Great Expectations
  6. Jason – Nan
  7. Pianist – Bag
  8. Kenny Craig – Restaurant Date
  1. Dennis Waterman – Macbeth
  2. Fat Fighters – Cravings
  3. Ray McCooney – Soup
  4. Lou & Andy – Swimming Pool
  5. Daffyd – New gay in the village
  6. Vicky Pollard – Essay 2
  7. The Minstrels – Radio
  8. World Record Attempt – Bath of Beans
12 2 "Episode 2" Steve Bendelack Matt Lucas & David Walliams 23 September 2003
  1. Daffyd – Gay Times
  2. Lou & Andy – Smurf Outfit
  3. Vicky Pollard – Swimming Pool
  4. Kelsey Grammar School – Test on crisps 1
  5. Anne – Office
  6. Sebastian & Prime Minister – Briefing
  7. Anne – Garden
  8. Kelsey Grammar School – Test on crisps 2
  9. Lou & Andy – Bathroom
  10. Dame Sally Markham – The Lady In White
  1. Rod & Jane – David Soul
  2. Fat Fighters – Slimmer of the Year
  3. Anne – Dining Room
  4. Jason – Sunday Lunch
  5. Kelsey Grammar School – Test 3
  6. Liz & Clive – Ordering
  7. Rod & Jane – Les McKeown
  8. Officer Lindsay – Driving Lesson
  9. World Record Attempt – Tallest Man
13 3 "Episode 3" Steve Bendelack Matt Lucas & David Walliams 30 September 2003
  1. Sebastian & Prime Minister – Headlines
  2. Vicky Pollard – Pub
  3. Lou & Andy – Ice cream
  4. Kelsey Grammar School – New Pupil 1
  5. Kenny Craig – Hospital
  6. Black & White Minstrels – B&B
  7. Fat Fighters – New Member
  8. Kelsey Grammar School – New Pupil 2
  9. Pianist – Sainsbury's
  1. Daffyd – Gay Trekkies
  2. Lou & Andy – Video Store
  3. Emily Howard – Guesthouse
  4. Sir Bernard Chumley – Budding Actor
  5. Ray McCooney – Food Critic
  6. Kelsey Grammar School – New Pupil 3
  7. Dame Sally Markham – Children book
  8. Denver Mills – 'Hug A Leper Week'
  9. World Record Attempt – Hard Boiled Eggs
14 4 "Episode 4" Steve Bendelack Matt Lucas & David Walliams 7 October 2003
  1. Daffyd Thomas – Hairdresser's
  2. Emily Howard – X-Ray
  3. Lou & Andy – Pub
  4. Anne – Library 1
  5. Vicky Pollard – Court
  6. Matthew Waterhouse – Kissogram
  7. Kelsey Grammar School – Mathematics
  8. Sandra & Ralph – Advert
  9. Anne – Library 2
  10. Marjorie Dawes – Hospital
  1. Des Kaye – Helping A Customer
  2. Anne – Library 3
  3. Peter Andre – Highgrove
  4. Lou & Andy – Chocolates
  5. April & Neville – Opera
  6. Ray McCooney – Cakes
  7. Dame Sally Markham – Lady Chatterley's Lover
  8. Dennis Waterman – Jeremy's Birthday
  9. Liz & Clive – Beatles
  10. World Record Attempt – Cigarettes
15 5 "Episode 5" Steve Bendelack Matt Lucas & David Walliams 14 October 2003
  1. Vicky Pollard – Borstal
  2. Lou & Andy – Pet Shop
  3. 10 Downing Street – Press Conference
  4. Fat Fighters – Liposuction
  5. Edward & Samantha – Valentine's Day
  6. Kelsey Grammar School – Career advisor
  7. Lou & Andy – Library
  8. Edward & Samantha – Evening Out
  1. Sir Bernard Chumley – Meals on Wheels
  2. Peter Andre – Garden Party
  3. Kenny Craig – Car Boot Sale
  4. Matthew Waterhouse – Musicals
  5. Daffyd – The Test
  6. Denver Mills – School Prize Giving
  7. Lou & Andy – Hospital
  8. Eileen & Janet – At Home
  9. Des Kaye – Tea Break
  10. World Record Attempt – House of Cards
16 6 "Episode 6" Steve Bendelack Matt Lucas & David Walliams 21 October 2003
  1. Sebastian & Prime Minister – The Chancellor
  2. Dennis Waterman – Minder
  3. Vicky Pollard – Doctor
  4. Denver Mills – After Dinner Speech
  5. Lou & Andy – Birthday Cards
  6. Marjorie Dawes – Supermarket
  7. Ray McCooney – TV Repair Man
  8. Anne – Country Cottage 1
  9. Des Kaye – Robin & Dicky
  10. Lou & Andy – Holiday
  11. Kelsey Grammar School – Notice
  1. Sandra and Ralph – RSC
  2. Anne – Country Cottage 2
  3. Pianist – Room 101
  4. Dame Sally Markham – Bible
  5. Matthew Waterhouse- Cereals
  6. Lou & Andy – Trousers
  7. Whitelaw – Charity Shop
  8. Anne – Country Cottage 3
  9. Emily Howard – Seafront
  10. World Record Attempt – World's Smallest Ant
17 7 "Episode 7" TBA Matt Lucas & David Walliams 28 October 2003
  1. Vicky Pollard – Social Worker
  2. Mr.Mann & Roy – Toy Shop 1
  3. Marjorie Dawes – Paul
  4. Lou & Andy – Painting Andy's Room
  5. Len Boothe – Pove Village Tours
  6. Daffyd – Gay Night
  7. Edward & Samantha – Parents' Evening 1
  8. Sir Bernard Chumley – Undertaker
  1. Matthew Waterhouse – Board Games
  2. Kelsey Grammar School – New Teacher
  3. Edward & Samantha – Parents Evening 2
  4. Sandra & Ralph – Audition
  5. Sebastian & Prime Minister – Hotel
  6. Lou & Andy – New Wheelchair
  7. Mr.Mann & Roy – Toy Shop 2
  8. Jason – Visit
  9. Edward & Samantha – Filling In
  10. World Record Attempt – World's Largest Mince Pie
18 8 "Episode 8" TBA Matt Lucas & David Walliams 4 November 2003
  1. Emily Howard – Ice-Cream Van
  2. Daffyd – Myfanwy Comes Out
  3. Boris – Babysitter 1
  4. Vicky Pollard – Reformed Character
  5. Lou & Andy – Bonfire
  6. Boris – Babysitter 2
  7. Kelsey Grammar School – Test Results
  8. Ray McCooney – Tax Inspector
  1. Dame Sally Markham – Radio
  2. Marjorie Dawes – Inspector
  3. Pianist – SMS
  4. Jason – Presents
  5. Liz & Clive – Mollie Sugden.
  6. Sebastian & Prime Minister – Italian PM
  7. Lou & Andy – Supermarket
  8. World Record Attempt – Most People In A Mini
- - "Deleted Scenes" TBA Matt Lucas & David Walliams DVD Only
  1. April & Neville – Accident & Emergency Department
  2. April & Neville – Court
  3. The Cancer Corporation – Cure for cancer
  4. Des Kaye – Hospital
  5. Edward & Samantha – In Bed
  6. Peter Andre – Keith Harris & Orville
  7. Mr. Cleeves – Chemistry
  8. Mr. Cleeves – Biology
  9. Mr. Cleeves – Notice
  10. Mr. Cleeves – Notice 2
  11. Mr. Cleeves – Literature
  12. Mr. Cleeves – Homework
  1. Douglas Stirling – Publisher
  2. The Pianist – Newspaper
  3. The Pianist – Toffee
  4. The Pianist – Orange Juice
  5. The Pianist – Actor
  6. Barry Edwards – Answerphone
  7. Rod & Jane – Hospital
  8. Rod & Jane – Phone call
  9. French Lady
  10. Peter Andre – Drug Rehab Centre
  11. Minster – Employment

Series 2 (2004)

No. No. in
Series		 Title Directed by Written by Original air date
19 1 "Episode 1" Matt Lipsey Matt Lucas & David Walliams 19 October 2004
  1. Vicky Pollard – Supermarket
  2. Emily & Florence – Cafe
  3. Bubbles DeVere – Avoids Paying Charges at Health Spa
  4. Lou and Andy – The Price Is Right
  5. Maggie and Judy – Jams
  6. Daffyd Thomas – Parents
  7. Marjorie Dawes – Vanessa Feltz
  1. Carol Beer – Computer Says No!
  2. Harvey Pincher – Bitty!
  3. Mr Mann & Roy – Date agency
  4. Sebastian – Jealousy
  5. Maggie and Judy – Fairy Cake
  6. Lou and Andy – The Pond
20 2 "Episode 2" Matt Lipsey Matt Lucas & David Walliams 26 October 2004
  1. Emily & Florence – Wedding Dress
  2. Sebastian – US President
  3. Bubbles DeVere – Solarium
  4. Lou and Andy – Girlfriend
  5. Linda Flint – Big Fat Lesbian
  6. Anne – Bowling
  7. Majorie Dawes – Pat and Paul
  8. Daffyd – The Fair
  9. Linda Flint – Ching Chong Chinaman
  1. Harvey Pincher – Restaurant
  2. Carol Beer – Child's Account
  3. Vicky Pollard – Roller Skating
  4. Dennis Waterman – Agent
  5. Linda Flint – Oompa Loompa
  6. Mr. Mann & Roy – Video Rental
  7. Maggie and Judy – Cake
  8. Lou and Andy – Horse
21 3 "Episode 3" Matt Lipsey Matt Lucas & David Walliams 2 November 2004
  1. Vicky Pollard – Bus
  2. Lou and Andy – Ice Skating
  3. Viv Tudor – Jewellery Shop
  4. Mr. T – Gym
  5. Emily & Florence – Football
  6. Majorie Dawes – Meera's Lottery Win
  7. Prime Minister & Sebastian – Old friends
  8. Kenny Craig – Mother
  1. Anne – Feeding The Ducks
  2. Mr Mann & Roy- Birthday Cards
  3. PCs Bryce and Rawlinson – Dead Husband
  4. Dennis Waterman – Never Mind the Buzzcocks
  5. PCs Bryce and Rawlinson – Dead Husband (Part 2)
  6. Daffyd – James Corden Comes Out
  7. Lou and Andy – Parking Space
22 4 "Episode 4" Matt Lipsey Matt Lucas & David Walliams 9 November 2004
  1. Vicky Pollard – Eyewitness
  2. Maggie & Judy – Annual Carol Service
  3. Newsagent
  4. Michael Dinner – Double Decker
  5. Emily & Florence – Ballet
  6. Lou and Andy – Baby Jesus
  7. Anne – Stage play
  8. Fat Fighters – Restaurant
  9. Daffyd – The Library
  1. Michael Dinner – Lion & Peperami
  2. Prime minister & Sebastian – Pregnancy
  3. Carol Beer – Young Couple
  4. Harvey Pincher – Wedding Caterer
  5. Kenny Craig – Parking Lot
  6. Michael Dinner – Um Bongo& Monster Munch
  7. Mr. Mann & Roy – Book Shop
  8. Bubbles DeVere – Cheque
  9. Lou and Andy – Climbing A Tree
23 5 "Episode 5" Matt Lipsey Matt Lucas & David Walliams 16 November 2004
  1. Lou and Andy – Bowling
  2. Vicky Pollard – Backstage
  3. Emily & Florence – Tennis
  4. Dr.Low – Lady
  5. Marjorie Dawes – Low Fat Puddings
  6. Mrs.B – Builders
  7. Viv Tudor- Police station
  8. Prime Minister & Sebastian – TV Interview
  9. Dr.Low – Man
  1. Kenny Craig – Girlfriend
  2. Michael Dinner – Yorkie
  3. Drug Rehab Center
  4. Anne – Drawings
  5. Dennis Waterman – Job
  6. Carol Beer – Co-Workers
  7. Daffyd – Mfwanwy's Wedding
  8. Lou and Andy – France
24 6 "Episode 6" Matt Lipsey Matt Lucas & David Walliams 23 November 2004
  1. Lou and Andy – Blind date
  2. Vicky Pollard – Boyfriend
  3. Rachel & Nicola – Restaurant 1
  4. Reverend Jesee King
  5. Majorie Dawes – Anniversary
  6. Kenny Craig – Hypnotic Show 1
  7. Daffyd – Gay Rugby League
  8. Kenny Craig – Hypnotic Show 2
  9. Rachel & Nicola – Restaurant 2
  1. Harvey Pincher – Wedding
  2. Dennis Waterman – Star Wars
  3. Bubbles DeVere – Meeting
  4. Mr. Mann & Roy – Record
  5. Rachel & Nicola – Restaurant 3
  6. Maggie & Judy – Bring And Buy Sale
  7. Prime Minister & Sebastian – Christmas Party
  8. Lou and Andy – Seaside
- - "Deleted Scenes" Matt Lipsey Matt Lucas & David Walliams DVD Only
  1. Ruth – Refuse Collector
  2. Harvey Pincher – Romeo & Juliet
  3. Benjy – Party
  4. Gary and Jason – Ding Dong
  5. Kim and Jill – Sunbathing
  6. Ruth – Window Washer
  7. Eugene – Telling Off
  8. Ralph and Diana – Dinner Party
  9. Amnesiac Alan – Bathtime
  1. Eugene – Telling Off Again
  2. Carol Beer – Quality Bank Account
  3. Peter and Cathy – Dinner Party
  4. Doctor – Phone Gossip
  5. Eugene – Ignition
  6. Ruth – Lesbian
  7. Drug Rehab Centre
  8. Roland – Birthday
  9. Roland – Harvest Festival
  1. Drug Rehab Centre – Son
  2. Roland – Famous People
  3. Mrs. B – Lunch
  4. Mrs. B – Builders
  5. Emily Howard – Ignored
  6. Carol Beer – Expenses Problem
  7. Man Liam Buckley – Plastic Surgeon
  8. Michael Dinner – Restaurant 1
  9. Michael Dinner – Restaurant 2

Special (2005)

No. No. in
Series		 Title Directed by Written by Original air date
25 - "Comic Relief Special I" TBA Matt Lucas & David Walliams 11 March 2005
  1. Lou and Andy – George Michael
  2. Prime Minister – The Admiral
  3. Judy and Maggie – Scouts
  4. Vicky Pollard – Trisha
  5. Carol Beer – Fun Run
  1. Daffyd – Sir Elton John Interview
  2. Restaurant – Hubba Bubba
  3. Dennis Waterman – Chitty Chitty Bang Bang
  4. Florence and Emily – Robbie Williams
  5. Lou and Andy – Athletic Ground

Series 3 (2005)

No. No. in
Series		 Title Directed by Written by Original air date
26 1 "Episode 1" Declan Lowney Matt Lucas & David Walliams 17 November 2005
  1. Bubbles – Breakfast
  2. Lou and Andy – Aquarium
  3. Dudley and Ting Tong – Ting Tong Arrives
  4. Vicky Pollard – Dance Off
  5. Mrs Emery – Supermarket And Jumble Sale
  6. Emily and Florence – Facial Hair Problem
  7. Sir Norman Fry – Hitchhiker
  1. Carol – Flight To Toronto
  2. Daffyd – Rent Boy
  3. Anne – Stars In Their Eyes
  4. Linda – BALDY!
  5. Marjorie – Spray Tan
  6. Sebastian and Michael – Arms To Iran
  7. Lou and Andy – Air Show
27 2 "Episode 2" Declan Lowney Matt Lucas & David Walliams 24 November 2005
  1. Lou and Andy – Richard and Judy
  2. Mrs Emery – Post Office
  3. Vicky Pollard – Chat Line
  4. Dudley and Ting Tong – Lady Boy
  5. Bubbles – Steam Room
  6. Linda – Magnum PI
  7. Marjorie – Derek, The Fitness Trainer
  1. Leonard – Cup Of Tea
  2. Daffyd – Girlfriend
  3. Mr Mann and Roy – Paintings Shop
  4. Pat and Don – King Prawn Vindaloo
  5. Maggie & Judy – Hospital
  6. Sebastian and Michael – Confidence
  7. Lou and Andy – Thames Cruise
28 3 "Episode 3" Declan Lowney Matt Lucas & David Walliams 1 December 2005
  1. Vicky Pollard – PR Agent's Office
  2. Lou and Andy – Breast Enlargement
  3. Anne – Pianist
  4. Carol – Golden Wedding Anniversary Cruise
  5. Dudley and Ting Tong – Trivial Pursuit
  6. Sir Norman Fry – Toilet
  7. Marjorie Dawes – Charlie Slater
  8. Letty Bell – Birthday
  1. Bubbles – Massage
  2. Orville – Supermarket
  3. Pat and Don – Chicken Jalfrezi
  4. Sebastian and Michael – Affair Scandal
  5. Alan – Old Couple
  6. Maggie & Judy – Parish Newsletter
  7. Lou and Andy – Motorcycle
29 4 "Episode 4" Declan Lowney Matt Lucas & David Walliams 8 December 2005
  1. Mrs Emery – Library
  2. Emily and Florence – Stag Party
  3. Dudley and Ting Tong – Mother
  4. Bubbles – Sauna
  5. Warren – Hospital
  6. Carol – Film Island
  7. Marjorie Dawes – Baby
  1. Sid Pegg – Gypsies
  2. Daffyd – Election
  3. Linda – "Ali Bongo"
  4. Mr Mann & Roy – Problem Feet Magazine
  5. Sebastian and Michael – Moustache
  6. Maggie and Judy – Dogs
  7. Lou and Andy – Frisbee
30 5 "Episode 5" Declan Lowney Matt Lucas & David Walliams 15 December 2005
  1. Lou and Andy – Making Patio
  2. Carol – Travel Agent's Insurance
  3. Vicky Pollard – Babysitter
  4. Linda – Molly The Mole
  5. Sir Norman Fry – Dating Website
  6. Marjorie – Demotivators Slideshow
  7. Vicky Pollard – Babysitter 2
  1. Ashraf The Horse Whisperer – Computer Shop
  2. Daffyd – Get A Job
  3. Sid Pegg – Self Defence
  4. Mr Mann – Fancy Dress Shop
  5. Lou and Andy – Rugby Match
  6. Sebastian and Michael – Arab-Israeli Treaty
  7. Emily and Florence – Baby
31 6 "Episode 6" Declan Lowney Matt Lucas & David Walliams 24 December 2005
  1. Vicky Pollard – Lottery
  2. Bubbles – Acupuncture
  3. Carol – Computer Says Yes!
  4. Lou and Andy – Replacement
  5. Emily Howard – Florence
  6. Linda – Fatty Fatty Boom Boom
  7. Andy and Mrs Mead – Cleaning
  8. Mrs Emery – At the Doctor
  9. Marjorie Dawes – Sorry
  1. Linda – Cast of Fraggle Rock
  2. Leonard – Dinner
  3. Andy and Mrs Mead – Dinner
  4. Daffyd – London
  5. Anne – Christmas Decorations
  6. Dudley and Ting Tong – Thai Restaurant
  7. Sebastian – PM Resignation
  8. Andy and Mrs Mead – Out For A Walk
  9. Lou and Andy (Post Credits) – Lou Returns

Little Britain Abroad (2006–07)

No. No. in
Series		 Title Directed by Written by Original air date
32 1 "Episode 1" Matt Lipsey & Geoff Posner Matt Lucas & David Walliams 25 December 2006
  1. Lou and Andy – Walt Disney World Resort
  2. Anne – Louvre
  3. Carol Beer – Spain
  4. Daffyd Thomas – Mykonos
  5. Lou and Andy – Airplane
  6. Maggie and Judy – Italy
  7. Carol Beer – Spain
  8. Vicky Pollard – Thai Jail
  1. Daffyd Thomas – Mykonos Beach
  2. Lou and Andy – Cockpit Invitation (Guest Star: Steve Coogan)
  3. FatFighters (USA) – Florida
  4. Carol Beer – Spain
  5. Daffyd Thomas – Mykonos
  6. Bubbles Devere – Monte Carlo (Guest star: Ronnie Corbett)
  7. Lou and Andy – Plane Crash
33 1 "Episode 2" Matt Lipsey & Geoff Posner Matt Lucas & David Walliams 1 January 2007
  1. Lou and Andy – Plane Crash
  2. Vicky – Thai Jail Court (Guest star:Dawn French)
  3. Dudley & Ting-Tong – Honeymoon (Guest star:Peter Kay)
  4. Bubbles – Dress size
  5. Lou and Andy – Plane crash
  6. Dudley & Ting-Tong – Honeymoon
  7. Anne – Vatican
  8. Kenny Craig – Paul McKenna
  1. Lou and Andy – Plane Crash
  2. Mr.Mann – Morocco
  3. Sebastian – White House
  4. Lou and Andy – Plane Crash
  5. Fat Fighters (UK) – American replacement
  6. Dudley & Ting-tong – Honeymoon
  7. Sebastian – White House
  8. Lou and Andy – Back home

Comic Relief Does Little Britain Live (2007)

No. No. in
Series		 Title Directed by Written by Original air date
34 - "Comic Relief Special II" Matt Lipsey Matt Lucas & David Walliams 11 March 2007
  1. Lou and Andy – Introduction
  2. Emily and Florence – Plumber (Guest Star: Russell Brand)
  3. Vicky Pollard – School Return (Guest Star: Kate Moss)
  4. Linda Flint – Three Students (Guest Star: Patsy Kensit)
  5. Maggie and Judy – Village Fete (Guest Star: Jonathan Ross)
  6. Anne – Stars In Their Eyes (Guest Star: Kate Thornton)
  1. Majorie Dawes – New Member (Guest Star: Chris Moyles)
  2. Dennis Waterman – Big Brother (Guest Star: Dennis Waterman)
  3. Brian Potter – Guest Appearance (Guest Star: Peter Kay)
  4. Des Kaye – Children's Entertainment Show (Guest Stars: David Baddiel & Jeremy Edwards)
  5. Daffyd – The Big Finale (Guest Star: Dawn French)

Series 4: Little Britain USA (2008)

No. No. in
Series		 Title Directed by Written by Original air date
35 1 "Episode 1" Michael Patrick Jann & David Schwimmer Matt Lucas & David Walliams 28 September 2008 United States
3 October 2008 United Kingdom
  1. Lou and Andy – Hotel
  2. Carol Beer – Operation
  3. Ellie Grace – Scout Camp
  4. Fat Fighters – Rosie O'Donell
  5. Officer – Erection
  1. Mildred – Drugs
  2. Bing Gordyn – Cub Scout Group
  3. Phyllis Church – Stripper
  4. George & Sandra- Restaurant
  5. Mark and Tom – Sexual Exploits
36 2 "Episode 2" Michael Patrick Jann & David Schwimmer Matt Lucas & David Walliams 5 October 2008 United States
10 October 2008 United Kingdom
  1. Vicky Pollard – Boot Camp
  2. Carol Beer – Pregnant Woman
  3. Mildred – Racism
  4. Divorced couple
  5. Fat Fighters – Low Fat Options
  1. Harvey Pincher – Relatives
  2. George & Sandra – Zoo
  3. Sebastian – American President
  4. Phyllis Church – Pooping In Public
  5. Bubbles Devere – Gambling
37 3 "Episode 3" Michael Patrick Jann & David Schwimmer Matt Lucas & David Walliams 12 October 2008 United States
17 October 2008 United Kingdom
  1. Sebastian – French President
  2. Vicky Pollard – Group Therapy
  3. Cleaner – Man Urinating
  4. American Hunters – Mouse
  5. Dafydd Thomas – Gay society
  6. Harvey Pincher – Breakfast
  1. Bing Gordyn – Radiator
  2. Lou & Andy – Toy Car Ride
  3. Bubbles Devere -Seducing the captain
  4. American Hunters – Wasp
  5. Emily Howard – Artist's Model
38 4 "Episode 4" Michael Patrick Jann & David Schwimmer Matt Lucas & David Walliams 19 October 2008 United States
24 October 2008 United Kingdom
  1. Lou & Andy – US Church
  2. Ellie Grace – Bedroom
  3. Vicky Pollard – Smoking In The Showers
  4. Diner – Familiar Waiter
  5. Carol Beer – Old Lady
  6. Company – Latest Range
  1. American Bank Robbers – Failed Robbery
  2. Sebastian – Necklace
  3. George & Sandra – Thunder Storm
  4. Mildred – Gay
  5. Fat Fighters – Gastric Band
  6. Emily Howard – Sting
39 5 "Episode 5" Michael Patrick Jann & David Schwimmer Matt Lucas & David Walliams 26 October 2008 United States
31 October 2008 United Kingdom
  1. Emily Howard – Arrested
  2. Linda Flint – Dwarf
  3. Mark and Tom – Erections
  4. Vicky Pollard – Escape Plan
  5. Ellie Grace – Tonsils
  6. Starbucks – Locations
  7. Senator White – Homeless Person
  1. Steve and Wendy – Same House
  2. Linda Flint – Lady boy
  3. Lou & Andy – Zoo
  4. Phyllis Church – Brick In Window
  5. Bubbles Devere – Rich Man
  6. Sebastian – Cheeky Notes
40 6 "Episode 6" Michael Patrick Jann & David Schwimmer Matt Lucas & David Walliams 2 November 2008 United States
7 November 2008 United Kingdom
2009 Australia
  1. Ellie Grace – Twin's House
  2. Vicky Pollard – Intensive Care
  3. Senator White – Airport Situation
  4. Fat Fighters – Childhood
  5. Carol Beer – Elderly Patient
  6. Emily Howard – Blind Date
  1. George & Sandra – Delayed Flight
  2. Daffyd Thomas – Lesbians On Campus
  3. Bing Gordyn – Student
  4. Harvey Pincher – Nappy
  5. Mark & Tom – Recent Surgery
  6. Lou & Andy – I Don't Need You Anymore

Special (2009)

No. No. in
Series		 Title Directed by Written by Original air date
41 - "Comic Relief Special III" TBA Matt Lucas & David Walliams 11 March 2009
  1. Ellie Grace – The Sleepover (Guest Star: Robbie Williams)
  2. Carol Beer – Customer Popularity Review (Guest Star: Catherine Tate)

Special (2015)

No. No. in
Series		 Title Directed by Written by Original air date
42 - "Comic Relief Special IV" TBA David Walliams 13 March 2015
  1. Lou – Visiting the Church (Guest Star: Stephen Hawking and Catherine Tate)

References

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Criticism

The programme, particularly the second and third series, have been criticised for its treatment of racial and ethnic minority groups and "punch-down" comedic style.[1] Fellow comedian Victoria Wood said that while the sketches amused her, she found them to be "very misogynistic".[2] In 2005, Fergus Sheppard wrote in The Scotsman:

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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 programme had lost its way, trading early ingenuity for swelling amounts of toilet humour in the search for cheap laughs, and becoming increasingly offensive.[3]

The Guardian columnist Owen Jones argued in his book Chavs: The Demonization of the Working Class that Little Britain helped to perpetuate unkind stereotypes about working-class people, exacerbated by the fact that both Walliams and Lucas attended private schools.[4]

The series became increasingly popular with children, despite being shown after the watershed. There was also criticism from teachers that the programme led to inappropriate copycat behaviour in the playground.[5]

Speaking in October 2017, Lucas stated that if he were to re-make Little Britain he would avoid making jokes about transvestites and would not play the role of a black character. Lucas went on to say that "Basically, I wouldn't make that show now. It would upset people. We made a more cruel kind of comedy than I'd do now... Society has moved on a lot since then and my own views have evolved". Lucas, however, defended the decisions that were taken at the time, and explained that he and co-star Walliams deliberately sought to play a very diverse group of people.[6] The pair went on to reproduce some of the characters – including a brief reprisal of Emily and Florence, the transvestites – on the BBC's The Big Night In during the 2020 pandemic where they acknowledged in character that they would not play the characters again.

In June 2020, Little Britain was removed from BBC iPlayer, Netflix and BritBox, alongside Come Fly with Me, for its use of blackface.[7] A spokesperson for the BBC said: "There's a lot of historical programming available on BBC iPlayer, which we regularly review." On its decision to remove the shows, BritBox added: "Times have changed since Little Britain first aired, so it is not currently available on BritBox."[8] Speaking shortly after the removal, Lucas and Walliams apologised again, saying: "Once again we want to make it clear that it was wrong and we are very sorry."[9]

In March 2022, Little Britain was restored to BBC iPlayer after scenes containing the use of blackface with the characters of Ting Tong and Desiree DeVere were removed and a content warning included.[10] In a statement, the BBC said "Little Britain has been made available to fans on BBC iPlayer following edits made to the series by Matt and David that better reflect the changes in the cultural landscape over the last 20 years since the show was first made."[11] [12]

Spin-offs and merchandise

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"I'm Gay", the song that Matt Lucas's character Daffyd Thomas sang at the end of the Little Britain Live shows, was released as a CD single in Australia in March 2007 and reached number 66 on the ARIA Singles Chart.[13]

Matt Lucas and Peter Kay, in the guise of their characters Andy Pipkin and Brian Potter, re-recorded the song "I'm Gonna Be (500 Miles)" with its creators, The Proclaimers. This version was released as a charity single for Comic Relief on 19 March 2007.

Little Britain: The Video Game was released in February 2007. It featured a variety of characters in mini-games and received very negative reviews, being referred to by some as one of the worst games ever made.[14]

The Russian series Nasha Russia is inspired by Little Britain.[15][16]

In 2010, characters returned for Nationwide Building Society adverts, including Lou and Andy, Vicky Pollard and Eddie (Emily) Howard.[17]

Little Britain Productions

Little Britain Productions is a production company set up by Lucas and Walliams, to produce their future television projects, such as Come Fly with Me, Rock Profile and The One....

Home media

VHS

On 11 October 2004, Little Britain The Complete First Series was released on VHS.

VHS video title Year of release/Cat No. (Single Video) Episodes BBFC rating
The Complete First Series 11 October 2004 (BBCV 7577) Bath of Beans, Tallest Man, Hard-Boiled Egg Eating, Most Cigarettes in a Mouth, Biggest House of Cards, Smallest Ant, Largest Mince Pie, and Most People in a Mini 15

DVD

Title Discs Release date
Region 1 Region 2 Region 4
The Complete First Series
2
 16 August 2005[18] 11 October 2004[19] 10 November 2004[20]
The Complete Second Series
2
 23 May 2006[21] 10 October 2005[22] 3 November 2005[23]
Series One & Two
4
 N/A 14 November 2005[24] N/A
The Complete Third Series
2
 14 November 2006[25] 11 September 2006[26] 5 October 2006[27]
The Comic Relief Special
1
 N/A 6 November 2006[28] N/A
Series One to Three
6
 N/A 13 November 2006[29] N/A
Live
1
 20 November 2007 13 November 2006[30] 6 December 2006[31]
Abroad
1
 20 November 2007 19 November 2007[32] 7 November 2007[33]
The Complete Collection
8
 20 November 2007[34] 19 November 2007[35] 5 December 2007[36]
USA Series 1
2
 13 January 2009[37] 24 November 2008[38] 29 July 2009[39]
Comic Relief Does Little Britain Live
1
 N/A 26 May 2010[40] N/A

See also

References

Informational notes

  1. ↑ Since 2007, there have been several special sketches broadcast on BBC One as part of various Comic Relief telethons.

Citations

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Further reading

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  • Carol Szabolcs (2008). Little Britain in America. Minorities under subverted scrutiny. Grin Verlag. ISBN 978-3-640-30153-9.

External links

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