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Little Britain

2003 – 2005Show3 seasons20 episodes

Comedy
74
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb7.7Metacritic–6.6Rotten Tomatoes–83%

An eccentric, fast-paced comedy series about society and everyday modern life, with standout performances.

Good for friends night · party vibe · binge-friendly

Where to watch

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Not streaming in United States. Where it is:

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Not for scares, warmth or suspense.

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Episodes

3 seasons · 20 episodes · best: S3E6 "Episode #3.6" 8.0

Episodes

7.6
7.7
7.7

Story

A zany comedy show with Matt Lucas and David Walliams, featuring characters from all over Little Britain.

Feels like

  • British Sketch Comedy
  • Extreme Cringe Humor
  • Social Satire
  • Character-Driven Absurdity
  • Cult Classic
  • Dual Lead Performance
  • Provocative & Offensive
  • Dark Comedy
  • Pop Culture Parody
  • Uncomfortable Realism

Cast

24 of 33 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
Steve Bendelack, Matt Lipsey, Declan Lowney
Written by
David Walliams, Matt Lucas
Produced by
Myfanwy Moore, Geoff Posner

Everyone

Pick a department, or search for a name or a job (“editor”, “stunt”).

Facts

September 16, 2003 · December 24, 2005 · Ended

First aired
September 16, 2003
Last aired
December 24, 2005
Status
Ended
Length
3 seasons · 20 episodes
Content
Nudity, Sexual Content, Strong Language, Drug Use, Violence
Genres
Comedy
Original language
English
Available in
6 countries

Tropes

Stop Being Stereotypical, Stealth Pun, Minor with Fake I.D. +9

  • Stop Being Stereotypical
  • Stealth Pun
  • Minor with Fake I.D.
  • Spoonerism
  • Running Gag
  • Vomit Indiscretion Shot
  • Special Guest
  • Animal Goes to School
  • Pun
  • Couch Gag
  • Breaking the Fourth Wall
  • Obfuscating Disability

12 of 85 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream Little Britain?"

Questions about Little Britain

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Little Britain?

It streams in 4 other countries, but not in the United States.

Is Little Britain worth watching?

74
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 74 (IMDb 7.7).

How long does it take to watch Little Britain?

10 h

About 10 hours: 20 episodes in 3 seasons of about 30 minutes each, aired from 2003 to 2005.

Will Little Britain make me laugh?

Very funny

Yes, a lot: the humor is mostly cringe comedy (10 of 10) and situational comedy (9 of 10).

Is Little Britain plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on dialogue centrality (9 of 10) and character depth (7 of 10) more than on its plot.

What tropes does Little Britain use?

Stop Being StereotypicalStealth PunMinor with Fake I.D.SpoonerismRunning GagVomit Indiscretion ShotSpecial GuestAnimal Goes to SchoolPunCouch GagBreaking the Fourth WallObfuscating Disabilityand 73 more

TV Tropes lists 85 tropes for it, including Stop Being Stereotypical, Stealth Pun, and Minor with Fake I.D..