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;Series One, 2003
The first TV series was one of the new programmes in the launch line-up for digital channel [[BBC Three]], the replacement for BBC Choice, which launched in February 2003. As a result of its success, the first series was repeated on the more widely available [[BBC Two]]. Although reactions were mixed, many critics were enthusiastic, and the programme was commissioned for another run. Part of the series was filmed at [[Herne Bay, Kent|Herne Bay]] in [[Kent]]: Emily Howard the Lady, and the Lou and Andy sketches. Every episode of the series ended with a failed world record attempt.<ref>{{cite web|author=Kent Film Office|url=http://kentfilmoffice.co.uk/2003/02/little-britain-season-1-2003/|title=Kent Film Office Little Britain Article|date=9 February 2003 |access-date=9 November 2015|archive-date=16 November 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201116164912/https://kentfilmoffice.co.uk/filmed-in-kent/2003/02/little-britain-season-1-2003/|url-status=live}}</ref>
;Series Two, 2004
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====''The Big Night In'', 2020 ====
The concept was revived for ''[[The Big Night In]]'', a 23 April 2020 [[telethon]] held during the [[COVID-19 pandemic]], in a skit which had the pair revisiting a number of characters.<ref name="Episode">{{Cite web |title=The Big Night In |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p088xf57 |access-date=23 April 2020 |work=[[BBC Television]] |date=23 April 2020 |archive-date=22 April 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200422211006/https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p088xf57 |url-status=live }}</ref> [[Social distancing]] requirements meant that they appeared in separate video feeds from their own homes, and used improvised costumes.<ref name="BBC-52391597">{{cite web |title=Coronavirus: Trump praises 'incredible' Boris Johnson's recovery |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/world-52391597 |website=BBC News |date=23 April 2020 |access-date=23 April 2020 |quote=Matt Lucas and David Walliams had to improvise with home-made costumes and wigs as they resurrected many of their most popular characters, such as Lou and Andy. |archive-date=16 November 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201116164821/https://www.bbc.com/news/live/world-52391597 |url-status=live }}</ref>
==Cast and characters==
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In June 2020, ''Little Britain'' was removed from [[BBC iPlayer]], [[Netflix]] and [[BritBox]], alongside ''[[Come Fly with Me (2010 TV series)|Come Fly with Me]]'', for its use of [[blackface]].<ref>{{Cite web|date=9 June 2020|title=Little Britain removed from BBC iPlayer, Netflix and BritBox due to use of blackface|url=http://www.theguardian.com/tv-and-radio/2020/jun/09/little-britain-removed-from-bbc-iplayer-netflix-and-britbox-blackface|access-date=9 June 2020|website=The Guardian|language=en|archive-date=16 November 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201116164613/https://www.theguardian.com/tv-and-radio/2020/jun/09/little-britain-removed-from-bbc-iplayer-netflix-and-britbox-blackface|url-status=live}}</ref> A spokesperson for the BBC said: "There's a lot of historical programming available on BBC iPlayer, which we regularly review." On its decision to remove the shows, BritBox added: "Times have changed since ''Little Britain'' first aired, so it is not currently available on BritBox."<ref>{{Cite web|date=9 June 2020|title=Little Britain removed from Netflix and iPlayer amid blackface controversy|url=http://themanc.com/news/little-britain-removed-from-bbc-iplayer-and-netflix-amid-blackface-controversy/|access-date=9 June 2020|website=The Manc|language=en-GB|archive-date=16 November 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201116164521/https://themanc.com/news/little-britain-removed-from-bbc-iplayer-and-netflix-amid-blackface-controversy/|url-status=live}}</ref> Speaking shortly after the removal, Lucas and Walliams apologised again, saying: "Once again we want to make it clear that it was wrong and we are very sorry."<ref>{{Cite news|date=2020-06-14|title=Little Britain stars 'very sorry' for blackface|language=en-GB|work=BBC News|url=https://www.bbc.com/news/entertainment-arts-53038466|access-date=2020-06-14|archive-date=16 November 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201116164637/https://www.bbc.com/news/entertainment-arts-53038466|url-status=live}}</ref>
In March 2022, ''Little Britain'' was restored to BBC iPlayer after scenes containing the use of blackface with the characters of Ting Tong and Desiree DeVere were removed and a content warning included.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Sergeant |first=Emily |date=18 March 2022 |title=Little Britain is back on BBC iPlayer – but a few edits have been made |url=https://themanc.com/trending/little-britain-is-back-on-bbc-iplayer-but-a-few-edits-have-been-made/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220317080052/https://themanc.com/trending/little-britain-is-back-on-bbc-iplayer-but-a-few-edits-have-been-made/ |archive-date=17 March 2022 |access-date=18 June 2022 |website=The Manc}}</ref> In a statement, the BBC said "Little Britain has been made available to fans on BBC iPlayer following edits made to the series by Matt and David that better reflect the changes in the cultural landscape over the last 20 years since the show was first made."<ref>{{Cite web |date=17 March 2022 |title=Little Britain returns to BBC iPlayer with edits |url=https://uk.news.yahoo.com/little-britain-returns-bbc-iplayer-100000539.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220331234425/https://uk.news.yahoo.com/little-britain-returns-bbc-iplayer-100000539.html |archive-date=31 March 2022 |access-date=18 June 2022 |website=Yahoo! News}}</ref> <ref>{{cite web|url=https://deadline.com/2023/10/racist-little-britain-sketch-bbc-iplayer-ofcom-1235588262/|title=BBC Urged To Take Action Over 'Little Britain' After Ofcom Research Finds Viewers Shocked "Explicitly Racist" Sketch Is On iPlayer|date=31 October 2023 |publisher=Deadline}}</ref>
==Spin-offs and merchandise==
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| 16 August 2005<ref>{{cite web| title=Little Britain - The Complete First Series| url=https://www.dvdtalk.com/reviews/16972/little-britain-the-complete-first-series/| website=dvdtalk.com| access-date=5 December 2022}}</ref>
| 11 October 2004<ref>{{cite web| title=Little Britain - The Complete First Series| url=https://www.comedy.co.uk/tv/little_britain/shop/7499/series-1/| website=comedy.co.uk| access-date=5 December 2022}}</ref>
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| The Complete Second Series
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| 23 May 2006<ref>{{cite web| title=Little Britain - The Complete Second Series| url=https://www.dvdtalk.com/reviews/21595/little-britain-the-complete-second-series/| website=dvdtalk.com| access-date=5 December 2022}}</ref>
| 10 October 2005<ref>{{cite web| title=Little Britain - The Complete Second Series| url=https://www.comedy.co.uk/tv/little_britain/shop/7501/series-3/| website=comedy.co.uk| access-date=5 December 2022}}</ref>
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