May 15th 2024.
David Walliams, a well-known comedian and former judge on Britain's Got Talent, recently announced that he and his writing partner, Matt Lucas, are planning a new version of their hit show, Little Britain. Walliams has promised that the new version will be just as edgy as the original, which ran from 2003 to 2006 and featured controversial sketches that pushed the boundaries of political correctness. However, he also clarified that the new content will not be conveyed in "terrible taste," as some of the original episodes were taken down from streaming platforms due to complaints.
During a recent appearance on The Therapy Crouch podcast, Walliams shared that they are currently in the process of writing new characters for the show, similar to what they did with their other popular comedy, Come Fly With Me. He described the new material as "a little bit edgy" and acknowledged that some people may be shocked by the jokes, but assured listeners that they will not be in "terrible taste." When asked to clarify if the new show will be trendy, Walliams responded that it will be "edgy," walking a fine line between being shocking and funny.
Walliams also compared the edgy nature of the new show to other controversial comedy specials on Netflix, such as those by Ricky Gervais, Dave Chappelle, and Jimmy Carr. He expressed his love for edgy comedy and pointed out that not everyone will appreciate it, but many people do. He even mentioned that he grew up watching films like Life of Brian, which were banned in some countries and sparked protests.
The original version of Little Britain received criticism for its stereotypical portrayal of various ethnic and social groups, which some found derogatory. So when the reboot was announced last year, Lucas emphasized that it will be different in many ways to avoid backlash. They are also having discussions about including diverse talent both on screen and in the writers' room. Lucas admitted that they should have done this in the past, but at the time, they were following the same approach as many other comedians.
In light of the criticism, Lucas also stated that they did not want to cause any further upset with the new version of the show. He acknowledged that some people were upset by their previous work and out of respect for them, he prefers not to talk about it publicly. He added that he respects everyone's opinion on the matter and that his perspective has changed over time. He is aware that things have changed, and he respects that. If you have a celebrity story to share, please get in touch with our entertainment team.
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