Little Britain: Series 3

Take a third sidesplitting tour of the British Isles?with this BAFTA? winner?and without the indignities of trans-Atlantic flight, rainy weather and warm beer. Reconnect with hilarious old friends Lou (Matt Lucas) and Andy (David Walliams) in Britain's ultimate irreverent comedy. Join favorite characters Marjorie, the FatFighters Club, Sebastian Love, the Prime Minister, and trash-talking Vicky Pollard, plus meet some incredibly quirky new ones!

Have you ever thought about visiting Britain? Well, let's hope this lot don't put you off! Series Three of the ultimate catchphrase comedy sees the welcome return of some favourite characters including Lou and Andy, Marjorie and the Fat Fighters club, Michael and Sebastian, and teenage delinquent Vicky Pollard. Some very interesting new faces are also introduced, such as Dudley, who buys a mail order bride from Thailand. Meanwhile pampered, obese freeloader Bubbles meets her match in a new character called Desiree...

Episode 1 - At Hill Grange Health Spa, Bubbles De Vere receives a shock when she bumps into her ex-husband, Roman De Vere (Rob Brydon), and his new wife, ex-Olympic gymnast Desiree, who are honeymooning at the Spa. But the two new arrivals are not the only ones providing the surprises. On the Mike McShane estate in Bruise, Dudley receives delivery of his new bride, Ting Tong Macadangdang, loving chosen from his Thai Brides For You brochure. Though her appearance doesn’t match the picture in the brochure, Ting Tong’s oral skills are enough to persuade Dudley to let her stay one more night. Meanwhile, Mrs Emery’s inability to control her bodily functions in the local supermarket results in a nasty wet patch in the frozen foods section, and politician Sir Norman Fry’s ill-advised trip to King’s Cross ends with a rather awkward press conference. Elsewhere, Anne fulfils her dream to appear on Stars In Their Eyes; Florence and Emily tackle the very ladylike problem of facial hair; Dafydd’s new career as a rent boy is proving to be a real hit down the local mine; and Vicky shows off her dancing skills on the estate as she and her gang prove once and for all that they are “well the best dancers”.

Episode 2 - Care home worker Leonard, in particular, is getting very comfortable - some might say a little too comfortable - in Mrs Carpenter’s chair, and Don and Pat pay a visit to their favourite Indian restaurant, although the spicy food has a rather unusual effect on Don’s constitution as he unleashes a torrent of Eighties game show catchphrases. Elsewhere, college secretary Linda Flynn describes a female student as “Magnum PI” - referring to an unfortunate facial hair problem - whilst the student under discussion is within earshot; Dafydd succumbs to anti-gay pressure, renounces his gay lifestyle and finds himself a girlfriend; Sebastian serenades the PM with a moving rendition of Christina Aguilera’s Beautiful in the Commons; the most demanding customer in the world, Mr Mann, seeks a painting of a disappointed horse and Lou gets through to Richard and Judy’s You Play, We Pay. His delight is short-lived as it becomes clear that Andy hasn’t quite grasped the rules of the game.

Episode 3 - A trip to the Hill Grange Health Spa sees Roman getting a little more than he bargained for during a facial, when Bubbles takes his beauty treatment into her own rather ample hands. Down on the Mike McShane estate, it appears that Ting Tong has yet more secrets to divulge, much to Dudley’s horror and exasperation. A weakness for women in green Lycra, however, gives Ting Tong the opportunity to persuade him to let her stay - just one more night. Elsewhere, Sir Norman Fry is giving a press conference regarding an unfortunate misunderstanding in the toilets on Hampstead Heath; Orville is being harassed in his local supermarket about the whereabouts of Keith Harris; and the newest member of Fat Fighters has Marjorie Dawes seeing stars. EastEnder Derek Martin may have been hoping to shed a few pounds in quiet anonymity, but Marjorie has other ideas.

Episode 4 - A new resident arrives at the Mike McShane estate - Ting Tong’s mother. Needless to say, Dudley’s not too happy about the newest addition to the household, particularly when he learns that she’s not planning to leave any time soon. Down on Larchwood Close, Neighbourhood Watch leader Sid Pegg calls an urgent meeting following the arrival of a caravan in the area and, over at the Hill Grange Health Spa, Bubbles learns the reason why Roman left her for Desiree. Meanwhile, at St Denise’s Hospital, Warren’s tearful family sit around his bedside waiting for the old man to take his final breath, but Warren has a few last requests; and Emily and Florence hit the town in order to celebrate Emily’s last night as a single laydee.

Episode 5 - In Little Fumble, Sir Norman Fry has some explaining to do, following an incident with a glacé cherry. Over in Sponge Bob Square Pants, Carol Beer is going through Sun Seekers in-house insurance policies. Vicky Pollard is displaying her woeful childminding skills in her new career as a babysitter. Sid Pegg is up in arms about the defacing of the Larchwood Close street sign. And, in Mr Man’s fancy dress shop, Mr Mann is trying on a post-Mary Whitehouse Experience David Baddiel costume. The likeness is so striking, one could be mistaken for thinking he was the real thing!

Episode 6 - Dafydd has to decide whether to remain the only gay in the village, or leave to join the other gays in London. Florence has to decide whether or not to hang up her crinolines. And Carol’s computer has to decide whether or not to say no to a customer hoping to go on a round-the-world cruise. Elsewhere, Marjorie learns that sorry really is the hardest word; Mrs Emery visits her local GP complaining of knee trouble; and Linda’s students are revolting. If the truth be told, she couldn’t agree more...

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

“...as compulsively consumable as a tube of chocolate Pringles. “ -The Times

“Pure gold.” - Sunday Times

“Is it possible that Little Britain is actually getting funnier? It’s certainly getting ruder with more bare flesh on show than ever before. Series three opens with a towel-dropping, jaw-dropping, naked wrestling match between the grotesque Bubbles de Vere and her love rival Desiree and the pace never lets up from there.” -Daily Mirror

“They’re back with the third series and David Walliams and Matt Lucas are as brilliant as ever ... Politically correct it ain’t, hilarious it is.” - Sun

“...more brilliantly grotesque creations ... They never tire of finding new ways to offend, which is undoubtedly the key to their astonishing success.” -Daily Express

“Matt Lucas and David Walliams’s new series commits the cardinal error of starting with a show-stopping sketch.” -Sunday Times

“As ever, when it’s good, Little Britain is very very good ... Little Britain has moved decisively away from its immediate forerunner, The League of Gentlemen, and is now almost indistinguishable from its true ancestor, The Dick Emery Show. Sixty per cent of the sketches rely on recognition-laugh-quick pay-off; the remaining 40% just go for shock value. ... a ‘dance-off’ with Vicky Pollard (‘V to tha P to tha Icky to tha Ollard’) showed off all of Matt Lucas’s comic skills ... Daffyd’s attempt to find work as a rent boy raised a smile, and I have high hopes for new characters Dudley and Ting-Tong”- Guardian

“...the 3rd series of Little Britain is the best yet ... It left me feeling as if I’d eaten a ton of sweets - slightly nauseous but very, very happy. From the minute Bubbles waddled on and shrieked “Hello, dahhling,” you knew you were in for a treat. Away from the obvious catchphrases, Matt Lucas and David Walliams write brilliant physical comedy.” - Sun

“Cracking.”- Sunday Mirror

“Vicky Pollard, whose West Side Story dance routine was hilarious.“ - Daily Mirror

“...brilliant. Hilarious ... outrageous and contemporary...”-Scotsman

“If along with the many you’re a fan, you’ll find they’re just as inventive and amusing as ever.” - Independent On Sunday

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