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New Paddington film recruits political satirist as its writer

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The Independent UK

Malcolm Tucker and marmalade: The Thick of It writer Armando Iannucci to write Paddington 4

How will the man behind Malcolm Tucker put his spin on the family-friendly franchise?

The Independent UK

Paddington 4: Armando Iannucci to write bear’s next movie with Thick of It and Veep cowriter

Fourth Paddington film will be written by Iannucci and Simon Blackwell, who wrote with Iannucci on The Thick of It, In The Loop and Veep

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Armando Iannucci signs up to write Paddington 4

The hit Paddington franchise is expanding again with acclaimed comedy writers Armando Iannucci and Simon Blackwell joining the creative team.

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Scottish comedy legend to write next Paddington film

An award-winning Scottish comedy legend is set to write the next Paddington film ...

The National (Scotland)

One Of The Best Fantasy Franchises Of The Century Just Got A Surprising New Writer

A beloved family film series is changing things up with a typically very adult writer.

Inverse

Taskmaster renewed for six more series as show reaches huge global audience

The 21st series starts on April 9 with Pakistani-American comedian and Marvel actor Kumail Nanjiani, The Thick Of It creator Armando Iannucci, Gavin And Stacey star Joanna Page, Masked Singer host Joel Dommett and comedian Amy Gledhill

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Taskmaster fans go wild over ‘genius’ lineup featuring Gavin and Stacey legend plus Kumail Nanjiani

Actors will be joined by ‘The Thick Of It’ creator Armando Iannucci and more

The Independent UK

Armando Iannucci teases TV satire of tech bros: 'we'll have to crowdfund it'

Silicon Valley is due its own Thick of It

Evening Standard

Veep creator claims Hollywood studios are too scared of MAGA and president to fund his Donald Trump project

Iannucci’s comments come amid a tense debate over free speech in the U.S.

The Independent UK

Veep creator Armando Iannucci insists Hollywood is scared to finance Donald Trump project

Veep creator Armando Iannucci is planning a new project based on Donald Trump's speeches, but he's struggling to get financial support from the United States.

BANG Premier

Veep creator Armando Iannucci struggling to fund Trump project due to scared buyers

Iannucci has been trying to start project involving Trump speeches but has been told to expect retribution

The Guardian - US

The Thick Of It creator says he was advised against doing Trump-related project

Speaking at the Labour conference, Iannucci said a project idea he had about the current US president was met with reservations.

Evening Standard

‘Partridge is more popular than me – that’s a given!’ Steve Coogan on Alan’s glorious return

For three decades, he has played one of the UK’s greatest ever comedy characters. But how different is he to Alan Partridge really? Ahead of the presenter’s new show about mental health, Coogan is put in the psychologist’s chair

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TV tonight: Paris Lees’ captivating millennial coming-of-age drama

Byron is a working-class teenager desperate for a different life. Plus: a great art series continues with Lubaina Himid. Here’s what to watch this evening

The Independent UK

Jesse Armstrong discusses how Chris Langham’s ‘tragic’ exit led to a ‘new version’ of The Thick of It

Langham played bumbling minister Hugh Abbot in the first and second season of the hit political satire

The Independent UK

‘Just sprinkle your swearing s*** all over it’: how The Thick of It redefined expletives on TV

IN FOCUS: Armando Iannucci wanted to make something ‘rough and ready’ about what politics was really like in the 2000s, but with a team of talented writers, he created a classic comedy that still resonates today. Katie Rosseinsky dissects the anatomy of its foul-mouthed invective

The Guardian - UK

‘I’m from Glasgow – the swearing came naturally!’ The full uncensored history of The Thick of It

It was the political satire that gave us omnishambles, pet asbos and the terrifying Malcolm Tucker. Two decades on, creator Armando Iannucci and stars including Peter Capaldi and Rebecca Front lift the lid on its chaotic creation

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The Guardian - UK

How Jason Isaacs became the latest White Lotus star to have a renaissance

The Harry Potter and Death of Stalin actor has found fame with a new audience in hit TV show

The Guardian - UK

Armando Iannucci opens up about what changed his life: best podcasts of the week

The Thick of It creator tells all in a revealing new podcast from actor Rebecca Front. Plus, a smash-hit history show launches a juicy spinoff

The Independent UK

5 new podcasts to listen to this week

These are our top podcast picks.

The Independent UK

Armando Iannucci says ADHD medication changed his life ‘overnight’

‘I don’t feel like I’ve had ten cups of coffee,’ said ‘The Thick of It’ creator

The Guardian - UK

The Guide #178: How AI took over the commercial break

In this week’s newsletter: Usually, we’d rather make a cup of tea when the ads come on, but the Super Bowl slew of A-listers flogging AI products smacks of desperate PR

Total Film

Canceled TV shows in 2025: every series that has been scrapped by Netflix, Apple, Disney Plus, and more this year

From The Franchise to The Sandman, here's every canceled show in 2025 so far

The Independent UK

Alastair Campbell posts hilarious photo with ‘old friend’ Peter Capaldi

The former Labour spin doctor is said to be the prime inspiration for one of Capaldi’s best known characters

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