Little Britain: Series 1

Take a trip to the frantically funny fringe of British society and improve your mood instantly watching the sketch comedy series hailed as one of the best in decades. Meet juvenile delinquent Vicky, tranny Emily, twit Andy and out-of-the-loop Lou—all performed by comic co-creators Matt Lucas and David Walliams. Also features Anthony Stewart Head (Buffy the Vampire Slayer), the voice of Tom Baker (Doctor Who) and original music by David Arnold. A BAFTA® Award winner.

Episode 1 - At the comprehensive school in Darkley Noone, straw-brained, squawking schoolgirl Vicky Pollard explains why she hasn’t done her essay on Lord Kitchener. Inside 10 Downing Street, Prime Minister Michael is having a meeting with handsome new Treasury aide, Gregory Merchant, until jealous Sebastian decides to interrupt. Transvestite Emily Howard seeks shelter from the rain in a seaside pub. Stingy stage hypnotist Kenny Craig uses his skills to ensure his date only orders the set menu and a soft drink at the Chinese restaurant. Actor ‘Dennis Waterman’ calls upon theatrical agent Jeremy Rent, and Andy demonstrates extraordinary abilities for a wheelchair-bound person when Lou takes him to the local swimming pool.

Episode 2 - At the newsagent, Dafydd Thomas is astounded to discover that someone has bought his copy of Gay Times. Andy insists on wearing his Smurf outfit to a smart Chinese restaurant. Vicky Pollard is accused of pushing a little girl into the swimming pool. Inside No 10 Downing Street, Sebastian is not happy when his briefing on the results of the latest opinion poll is interrupted by Prime Minister Michael’s wife. At Flatley psychiatric institution, inmate Anne is disrupting all Dr. Lawrence’s attempts to show an inspector round. At Kelsey Grammar School, the boys are doing their exams while their teacher plays the saxophone and does the hoovering. Starsky and Hutch celebrity ‘David Soul’ makes a hospital visit, and Marjorie Dawes introduces her class to the FatFighters Slimmer of the Year, Cliff Roberts.

Episode 3 - After a disastrous by-election, Prime Minister Michael is going through the morning papers with his aide, Sebastian. Vicky and her mates are trying to order drinks in a pub, despite being obviously underage and without ID. Lou and Andy are buying ice creams at the seaside. Stage hypnotist Kenny Craig uses his powers to win at Scrabble while visiting his mother in hospital. At Fatfighters, Marjorie Dawes delights in telling the class all the most embarrassing details about a new member, her sister Barbara. And in his local pub, Daffyd is moaning to Myfanwy that there are no local activities for gays.

Episode 4 - Dafydd is in denial at the hairdresser, where he is horrified to meet the highly camp Ifan and his boyfriend. So too is transvestite Emily Howard when asked to cover her testicles for an x-ray. Lou and Andy have been out for a drink at the pub. Dr. Lawrence and Dr. Beagrie are in the town library to see how destructive inmate Anne is progressing with her Saturday job. Vicky Pollard ends up in court, where her incomprehensible mutterings make no sense to the judge and jury. Silly comedy character Matthew Waterhouse is looking for work at his local Kissogram agency. In a dance studio, Sandra Patterson watches anxiously as her nine-year-old son Ralph auditions for a commercial. Visiting her mother in hospital, Marjorie Dawes tries to persuade the doctor to put her into an old people’s home. At DIY Universe, Des Kaye is still behaving as if he is on television. Royal reporter Peter André gets a dressing down from his BBC producer for a very odd item on last night’s news. And Andy is eating all the chocolates Lou bought for his date, Maria.

Episode 5 - At the Paul Young Offenders Institution, Vicky Pollard has been summond to the governess’s office for biting another inmate in the canteen. Lou and Andy visit a pet shop. Prime Minister Michael is holding a press conference at No 10 on the disgraced Foreign Secretary’s resignation. There’s a peep into the bedroom of newlywed teacher Edward cannot quite forget that Samantha used to be one of his one of his pupils, while at Kelsey Grammar a young pupil gets some careers advice from a robot. Lou and Andy visit the library. At his poky council flat, ‘resting’ thespian Sir Bernard Chumley takes an intense interest in today’s Meals on Wheels for his strangely silent sister Kitty. The Queen is hosting a garden party but Peter André, Royal Correspondent for the BBC, cannot get in without an invitation. Stage hypnotist Kenny Craig is getting rid of some old junk at a car boot sale. And former Olympic silver medallist Denver Mills is giving out less-exalted medals on Downey Junior School’s prize-giving day.

Episode 6 - Inside 10 Downing Street, Sebastian cannot remain silent when Prime Minister Michael tackles the Chancellor of the Exchequer about his leadership ambitions. At the office of Theatrical Agent Jeremy Rent, Dennis Waterman rejects a job offer for a remake of Minder. At a visit to the doctor Vicky Pollard learns to her amazement that she is eight months pregnant. Retired athlete Denver Mills gives an After Dinner speech at the Annual Police Federation Dinner. Lou and Andy are at the newsagents, choosing a birthday card for Andy’s brother. FatFighters leader Marjorie Dawes meets a client in her local supermarket. Psychiatrist Dr Lawrence’s family have a special guest staying with them this weekend – his craziest patient, Anne. At DIY Universe, Des Kaye meets former colleague from Children’s TV who are still doing well. And Andy and Lou are planning a holiday.

Episode 7 - Teenage mother Vicky Pollard tells her social worker that she’s swapped her baby for a Westlife CD. Marjorie Dawes is doing her best to forget all about a one-night-stand with fatfighter Paul. Lou is painting Andy’s room – all Andy has to do is choose a colour. In the the charming village of Pove, Len Boothe’s conducted tour has a sexually nostalgic commentary. In the local pub at Llandewi Breffi, Dafydd cancels the gay night – horrified at the numbers that have arrived. Newlywed teacher and former pupil Edward and Samantha invite her parents round for dinner. Sir Bernard Chumley calls in the undertakers. Nine-year-old child actor Ralph Patterson auditions for a production of Bugsy Malone, while mum Sandra does her best to get rid of the opposition. Meanwhile in politics, it's party conference time and late at night in his hotel room, Prime Minister Michael is making some final changes to his big speech.

Episode 8 - Transvestite Emily Howard gives a broken-down van driver some most unfeminine help. Dafydd is dismayed when barmaid Myfanwy admits that she too is gay. Peter and Helen are a bit worried about leaving their child with new babysitter Boris. Vicky Pollard is invited back to her old school as a reformed character. Lou and Andy are building a bonfire. Miserly Scot Ray McCooney gets an official visit from the tax collectors. Romantic novelist Dame Sally is dictating her latest oeuvre to Miss Grace, while a traffic report is on the radio. Marjorie Dawes is not amused that Mrs Harrison from FatFighters head office is checking up on her. Jason pays a call on his friend Gary’s grandmother, bearing gifts of ice cream, a video of Nine And A Half Weeks and lubricating jelly. Inside 10 Downing Street, Sebastian interrupts an important meeting between Prime Minister Michael and his Italian counterpart. And Andy does a spot of shoplifting when Lou takes him to the supermarket.

Various	---	Matt Lucas
Various	---	David Walliams
Narrator	---	Tom Baker
Various	---	Paul Putner
The Prime Minister	---	Anthony Head
Fat Pat	---	Joann Condon
Meera	---	Charu Bala Chokshi
Various	---	Steve Furst
Myfanwy	---	Ruth Jones
Margaret	---	Stirling Gallagher

Written and performed by Matt Lucas and David Walliams
Script Editor Richard Herring
Directed by Declan Lowney, Matt Lipsey, Steve Bendelack
Produced by Geoff Posner
Executive Produced by Myfanwy Moore, Jon Plowman

BAFTA® Awards
2005 – Best Comedy Performance - Matt Lucas, David Walliams
2004 – Best Comedy Programme or Series – Geoff Posner, Matt Lipsey, Matt Lucas, David Walliams
2004 – Best Make Up And Hair Design- Lisa Cavalli-Green
British Comedy Awards®
2004 – BestTV Comedy
2004 – Best TV Comedy Actor - Matt Lucas, David Walliams
2003 – Best TV Comedy Newcomer - David Walliams

“It's probably safe to say that workplaces throughout the land are now resounding to the catchphrases thrown up by this inspired series.” -Guardian

“It is remarkable how quickly its bizarre characters have become endearingly familiar ... but what's amazing is how Little Britain packs so many characters into half an hour, and Tom Baker's narration is a delight.” -Daily Mail

“Camp, brash, visually sharp and joyously silly.” -Time Out

“...the funniest show of the year.” -People