About Matt Lucas
Matthew Richard Lucas, born on 5 March 1974, is an English actor, comedian, writer, and television host. He is best known for creating the BBC sketch series Little Britain with David Walliams, which ran from 2003 to 2006, and their later show Come Fly with Me from 2010 to 2011.
Lucas first appeared on television in The Smell of Reeves and Mortimer and Shooting Stars, where from 1995 to 2009 he played the score-keeping baby George Dawes. Between 2015 and 2017 he played Nardole in Doctor Who. His film credits include Astro Boy, Alice in Wonderland, Bridesmaids, Gnomeo and Juliet, Small Apartments, Paddington, Wonka, and Gladiator II. From 2020 to 2023 he presented The Great British Bake Off alongside Noel Fielding.
On stage, Lucas has played Monsieur Thénardier in Les Misérables, appearing in the twenty-fifth anniversary concert at the O2, the West End production, the All-Star Staged Concert, and the Arena Concert Spectacular. His other stage credits include Taboo, Prick Up Your Ears, Me and My Girl, and Oliver!
Videos (67)
Videos 49 to 67 of 67.
13:37Our Christmas Tale / Dear Father C | The Boy Who Slept Through Christmas by Matt Lucas
992 views
5:07Santa Baked Potato | The Boy Who Slept Through Christmas by Matt Lucas
968 views
5:01Chips And Chips And Chips | The Boy Who Slept Through Christmas by Matt Lucas
836 views
2:03How Are You? | The Boy Who Slept Through Christmas by Matt Lucas
599 views
5:44Me And You | The Boy Who Slept Through Christmas by Matt Lucas
484 views
4:54Our Christmas Tale / Dear Father C (Reprise) | The Boy Who Slept Through Christmas by Matt Lucas
450 views
2:32Finale | The Boy Who Slept Through Christmas by Matt Lucas
435 views
3:03You Might | The Boy Who Slept Through Christmas by Matt Lucas
407 views
3:41The Singalong Song | The Boy Who Slept Through Christmas by Matt Lucas
365 views
4:14Every Day's A Wonder | The Boy Who Slept Through Christmas by Matt Lucas
351 views
3:14Tall Tales | The Boy Who Slept Through Christmas by Matt Lucas
349 views
1:21There Is No Day Quite Like Christmas Day | The Boy Who Slept Through Christmas by Matt Lucas
331 views
2:51In Time | The Boy Who Slept Through Christmas by Matt Lucas
247 views
3:17The Meltdown | The Boy Who Slept Through Christmas by Matt Lucas
216 views
1:48Flockley Rock | The Boy Who Slept Through Christmas by Matt Lucas
153 views
2:13Inside This Carpet | The Boy Who Slept Through Christmas by Matt Lucas
143 views
1:43Moving On | The Boy Who Slept Through Christmas by Matt Lucas
140 views
1:22The Chase | The Boy Who Slept Through Christmas by Matt Lucas
127 views
1:54When Fairy Grants A Wish | The Boy Who Slept Through Christmas by Matt Lucas
122 viewsGuest appearances (2)
Videos on other comedians' channels featuring Matt Lucas.
Guest appearances 1 to 2 of 2.
3:33Henning Wehn - The Matt Lucas Awards
Henning Wehn
77.1K views
1:34Eddie Izzard Matt Lucas Trailer Envy A Run For Hope
Suzy Eddie Izzard
276 viewsChannels on this page: Henning Wehn, Suzy Eddie Izzard
Frequently asked questions
What is Matt Lucas best known for?
Matt Lucas is best known for creating the BBC sketch series Little Britain with David Walliams, which ran from 2003 to 2006, and their later show Come Fly with Me, from 2010 to 2011.
How did Matt Lucas start on television?
His first television appearances came in The Smell of Reeves and Mortimer and Shooting Stars, where he played the score-keeping baby George Dawes from 1995 to 2009.
Was Matt Lucas in Doctor Who?
Yes, Matt Lucas played the character Nardole in Doctor Who between 2015 and 2017.
Did Matt Lucas host The Great British Bake Off?
He presented The Great British Bake Off alongside Noel Fielding from 2020 to 2023.
What films has Matt Lucas appeared in?
His film credits include Astro Boy, Alice in Wonderland, Bridesmaids, Gnomeo and Juliet, Small Apartments, Paddington, Wonka and Gladiator II.
What role did Matt Lucas play in Les Misérables?
He played Monsieur Thénardier in Les Misérables, including the twenty-fifth anniversary concert at the O2, the West End production, the All-Star Staged Concert and the Arena Concert Spectacular.
When was Matt Lucas born?
Matthew Richard Lucas was born on 5 March 1974, and he works as an English actor, comedian, writer and television host.
