David Walliams and Matt Lucas plan Little Britain live tour amid changes
- David Walliams and Matt Lucas are eager to revive their comedy series, Little Britain, through a live tour.
- Lucas's significant weight loss presents a challenge, as it alters the appearance of the characters they portrayed.
- Despite their enthusiasm for a live tour, a return to television seems unlikely due to a lack of interest from networks.
In the UK, David Walliams and Matt Lucas are considering a live tour to revive their popular comedy series, Little Britain, which originally aired from 2003 to 2006. Walliams expressed enthusiasm for the reunion, stating that both he and Lucas would love to revisit the show. However, they face a challenge due to Lucas's significant weight loss, which has altered the appearance of the characters they portrayed. Walliams noted that this change would make the characters look slimmer than before. Despite their eagerness to tour, Walliams indicated that a return to television is unlikely, as discussions with television executives suggest there is no current interest in reviving the series for the screen. The duo's previous work has faced scrutiny, particularly regarding allegations of racial stereotyping, which Walliams defended by advocating for comedy that explores taboo subjects without censorship. Additionally, both Walliams and Lucas have ventured into children's literature, with Walliams having achieved considerable success in this field since publishing his first children's book in 2008.