Matt Lucas recalls surreal moment he found out he was being made an OBE Matt Lucas has revealed he was shocked to find out he had been made an OBE The Independent UK · Dec 29, 2025
New Year Honours 2026: Full list of people to receive a Knighthood, MBE, OBE CBE or other title A full list of all those being recognised in the King’s New Year Honours Evening Standard · Dec 29, 2025
Matt Lucas ‘scrutinised’ OBE letter as he thought it could be a prank The comedian has been honoured for services to drama. Evening Standard · Dec 29, 2025
David Walliams: From controversial comedy to Britain’s Got Talent disgrace – it’s baffling his publishing deal lasted this long IN FOCUS: As comedian and writer Walliams is dropped by his publisher over claims of inappropriate behaviour, Nick Hilton looks back at years of building controversies around the star The Independent UK · Dec 20, 2025
Les Miserables at 40: from flop to phenomenon, why the West End’s longest-running musical endures Once dismissed as ‘Victor Hugo on the garbage dump,’ Les Mis is now the world’s longest-running musical. As it marks 40 years with a sold-out gala, Alfie Boe and the cast reflect on its appeal beyond the barricades Evening Standard · Oct 5, 2025
Matt Lucas says he would have 'loved' to be a father if his marriage had worked out ‘To me it’s part of the package of being in a relationship that’s settled and happy and something you both want,’ he shared Evening Standard · May 27, 2025
Matt Lucas pulls out of Les Miserables mid-show due to voice ‘deserting’ him In a post shared on Instagram, the 51-year old comedian said throughout his 30-year career he has never had to ‘bow out’ during a performance. Evening Standard · May 16, 2025
Matt Lucas pulls out of Les Mis show due to health issues Matt Lucas had to pull out of ‘Les Misérables’ mid-performance after suffering health issues on stage when his voice "deserted" him. BANG Premier · May 16, 2025
Little Britain was ‘cancelled’ in 2020 – so why does Gen Z adore it? IN FOCUS: Once deemed a national embarrassment for its racist and classist content, the series is now fuelling an online resurgence and rumours of a revival thanks to its growing fanbase of young fans discovering clips on TikTok. What’s the deal with that, asks Anya Ryan The Independent UK · Apr 18, 2025
David Walliams says Simon Cowell was ‘not happy’ when he won Best TV Judge Walliams joked that judging is ‘all he (Simon Cowell) does’. Evening Standard · Apr 1, 2025
Millie Bobby Brown ‘disgusted’ by remarks about women’s looks The Stranger Things star, 21, previously hit out at what she called ‘bullying’ remarks and the media ‘dissecting my face, my body, my choices’. The Independent UK · Mar 12, 2025
Matt Lucas gives update on Little Britain’s future after being quizzed about revival The controversial sketch show has received new interest thanks to TikTok The Independent UK · Mar 12, 2025
Daily Mail Reporter Responds To Millie Bobby Brown Call Out: ‘She Is Fully In The Right’ A Daily Mail writer has responded to Millie Bobby Brown after the actress called her out for writing articles on her appearance. Pedestrian.tv · Mar 8, 2025
Queen praises ‘writers of future’ as she presents prizes for BBC competition Camilla met each winner during the 500 Words awards ceremony, which was filmed for a special episode of the BBC’s The One Show. The Independent UK · Mar 6, 2025
Pedestrian.tv · Mar 5, 2025 Matt Lucas Apologises After Millie Bobby Brown Calls Out ‘Bullying’ In Instagram Video "I was mortified."
Bored Panda · Mar 4, 2025 “Mortified” Comedian Apologizes To Millie Bobby Brown After She Slams Him For “Mommy Makeover” Jab "He has always struck me as a nasty man" The post “Mortified” Comedian Apologizes To Millie Bobby Brown After She Slams Him For “Mommy Makeover” Jab first appeared on Bored Panda.
Marie Claire · Mar 4, 2025 Millie Bobby Brown Calls Out "Disturbing" Criticism of Her Appearance "I grew up in front of the world, and for some reason, people can’t seem to grow with me."
BANG Premier · Mar 4, 2025 Matt Lucas says sorry to Millie Bobby Brown over Little Britain joke Matt Lucas has apologised to Millie Bobby Brown for saying she looked like his 'Little Britain' comedy character Vicky Pollard.
The Independent UK · Mar 4, 2025 Matt Lucas apologises to Millie Bobby Brown after Little Britain character comparison ‘I would not have posted it if I had thought it would have upset you,’ comedian said
Evening Standard · Mar 4, 2025 Millie Bobby Brown hits out at media 'bullying' about her appearance Celebrities rally to support Stranger Things star after she posts video on Instagram calling out disparaging media commentary about her appearance
Evening Standard · Mar 4, 2025 Comedian Matt Lucas issues apology to actress Millie Bobby Brown The apology came in response to a post by Brown saying coverage of her changing appearance had amounted to bullying.
Evening Standard · Feb 26, 2025 Queen welcomes stars to palace for young writers’ competition The young finalists had their entries read in the palace’s ballroom by a group of celebrities.
The Independent UK · Jan 5, 2025 Martin Clunes says David Walliams was ‘very rude’ about him: ‘I was not flattered’ Walliams and his collaborator Matt Lucas played Japanese schoolgirls who were obsessed with Clunes in their controversial show, ‘Come Fly With Me’
The Independent UK · Jan 2, 2025 Man appears in court accused of homophobic abuse of Matt Lucas Ayub Dirie was also charged with racially aggravated harassment and using abusive words towards two police officers
Evening Standard · Dec 6, 2024 Matt Lucas confirms recording started on new project with David Walliams The comedian and actor Lucas did not reveal details but said he was ‘really excited’ about the venture.