List of Little Britain episodes

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Little Britain is a British character-based comedy sketch show which was first broadcast on BBC radio and then turned into a television show. It was written and performed by comic duo David Walliams and Matt Lucas. The show's title is an amalgamation of the terms 'Little England' and 'Great Britain', and is also the name of a Victorian neighbourhood and a modern street in London. [1]

Contents

Series overview

Radio

SeriesEpisodesOriginally aired
First airedLast aired
Pilot 3 August 2000 (2000-08-03)
1 46 March 2001 (2001-03-06)27 March 2001 (2001-03-27)
2 412 February 2002 (2002-02-12)5 March 2002 (2002-03-05)
Comic Relief Special 31 October 2019 (2019-10-31)

Television

SeriesEpisodesOriginally aired
First airedLast aired
Pilot 9 February 2003 (2003-02-09)
1 816 September 2003 (2003-09-16)4 November 2003 (2003-11-04)
2 619 October 2004 (2004-10-19)23 November 2004 (2004-11-23)
3 617 November 2005 (2005-11-17)24 December 2005 (2005-12-24)
LBA 225 December 2006 (2006-12-25)30 December 2006 (2006-12-30)

USA series

SeriesEpisodesOriginally aired
First airedLast aired
1 628 September 2008 (2008-09-28)2 November 2008 (2008-11-02)

Specials

SeriesEpisodesOriginally aired
First airedLast aired
Comic Relief Special 11 March 2005 (2005-03-11)
Comic Relief Special 11 March 2007 (2007-03-11)
Comic Relief Special 11 March 2009 (2009-03-11)
Comic Relief Special 13 March 2015 (2015-03-13)
Comic Relief Special 18 March 2016 (2016-03-18)
The Big Night In Special 23 April 2020 (2020-04-23)

Radio series

Pilot (2000)

No.
overall
TitleWritten byOriginal air date
1"Pilot" Matt Lucas & David Walliams 3 August 2000 (2000-08-03)
  1. Sue Bendelack – House made out of sweets
  2. Dennis Waterman – Lucky Runnings
  3. Emily Howard – On the bus
  4. Denver Mills – Addressing a conference of Businessmen
  5. Leslie Joseph – Driving lesson with a young man
  6. Gary & Jason – At Gary's house
  7. Marjorie Dawes – Meera joins
  8. Matthew Waterhouse – Meeting with the head of Waddingtons
  9. Martin White – Addressing a group of prospective students
  10. Edward & Samantha – Edward comes Home
  11. Daffyd Thomas – New gay in the Village
  12. Edward & Samantha – In bed

Series 1 (2001)

No.
overall
EpisodeWritten byOriginal air date
2Episode 1 Matt Lucas & David Walliams 6 March 2001 (2001-03-06)
  1. Home Secretary – Taking questions from the Press
  2. Latymer Crown – Buffalo, pensioner and blind woman stories
  3. Dennis Waterman – Star Wars
  4. Vicky Pollard – Essay on Kitchener
  5. Barry Edwards – Trying to work a new answering machine
  6. Emily Howard – At Shadwicks
  7. Kenny Craig – Chicken McNuggets
  8. Cockney Film Star – At the Cinema
  9. Marjorie Dawes – Fat Fighters slimmer of the year
  10. Edward & Samantha – Samantha's parents
  11. Sir Bernard Chumley – Entertaining a young student
  12. Denver Mills – Giving an after dinner speech at the Police Federation
  13. Daffyd Thomas – Calling the Welsh Lesbian and Gay Switchboard
  14. Vicky Pollard – Esaay on Kitchener, part 2
3Episode 2Matt Lucas & David Walliams13 March 2001 (2001-03-13)
  1. Kelsey Grammar School – British Literature lesson
  2. Daffyd Thomas – At the Hairdressers
  3. Peter Andre – Royal garden party
  4. Latymer Crown – Child left alone and one legged man stories
  5. Sir Bernard Chumley – Meals on Wheels
  6. Pippa & Gordana – Funny names for babies
  7. Leslie Joseph – Driving lesson with a librarian
  8. Des Kaye – At a children's birthday party
  9. Witness Protection Programme – At the Post Office
  10. Matthew Waterhouse – At the Kissogram agency
  11. Vicky Pollard – In court for shoplifting
  12. Gary & Jason – At Nan's house
  13. The Ghosts – Unable to scare someone
4Episode 3Matt Lucas & David Walliams20 March 2001 (2001-03-20)
  1. Emily Howard – At the video store
  2. Vicky Pollard – At the Young Offenders Institution
  3. Kenny Craig – On a date
  4. Sandra & Olivier – Audition for the part of the Milky Bar kid
  5. Denver Mills – Addressing pupils at a school sports day
  6. Jackie Paper – Passenger who has been chosen as the new Dalai Lama
  7. Marjorie Dawes – 13-year-old Christopher Halliday joins
  8. Dennis Waterman – Macbeth
  9. Prime Minister & Sebastian – In conference with Sebastian
  10. Edward & Samantha – At the nightclub
  11. Sir Bernard Chumley – Backstage
  12. Daffyd Thomas – Gay night
  13. Dennis Waterman – Minder
5Episode 4Matt Lucas & David Walliams27 March 2001 (2001-03-27)
  1. Emily Howard – Lodger
  2. Kenny Craig – At the leisure Centre
  3. Matthew Waterhouse – Visiting the headquarters of Kellogg's
  4. Peter Andre – Princess Anne's visit
  5. Joey the Stool – At the library
  6. School exam on crisps
  7. Robot careers advisor
  8. David Franks – At the Chuckle club
  9. Prime Minister & Sebastian – Meeting Gregory
  10. Micky Noone – Making a speech at the Community centre
  11. Des Kaye – At the children's ward
  12. Jason – Visiting Gary's nan
  13. Marjorie Dawes – Visit from the Fat Fighters inspector
  14. Des Kaye – Turns off the switch to a child's life support machine

Series 2 (2002)

No.
overall
EpisodeWritten byOriginal air date
6Episode 1 Matt Lucas & David Walliams 12 February 2002 (2002-02-12)
  1. Vicky Pollard – At the doctor's
  2. Prime Minister & Sebastian
  3. Viv – Robbery
  4. Father Peter – Funeral
  5. Marjorie Dawes – Visiting her mother
  6. April & Neville – Neville's first football game
  7. PCs Bryce & Rawlinson – Going out and going to come back in again
  8. Mrs O'Mara – At the hairdressers
  9. Aberdoon Stook Hoose – Soup
  10. Kenny Craig – Playing Scrabble with his mother
  11. Alan Markus – Amnesia
  12. Nanny – Benjamin leaves to go to University
  13. Daffyd Thomas – At the newsagent
  14. Viv – Cleaning the Church
7Episode 2Matt Lucas & David Walliams19 February 2002 (2002-02-19)
  1. Harry Todd – Rumours that Harry started World War II
  2. Sandra & Olivier Lawrence – Letter to the Royal Shakespeare Company
  3. Dennis Waterman – Dinner at Jeremy's
  4. Sleepy Dad – On the way Home from the theatre
  5. Denver Mills – Launching a charity campaign
  6. Criminal Records in Humble
  7. Nanny – Mess in the kitchen
  8. Mr. Bently – Addressing the staff at an urgent meeting
  9. Dr Winkileman
  10. Peter Cramer – Visiting the Young Men's Christian Association
  11. Lottery winner
  12. Peter Cramer – At the YMCA (Part 2)
  13. Des Kaye – Working as a warm up man at Sneddy Studios
  14. Peter Cramer – At the YMCA (Part 3)
  15. Daffyd Thomas – Myfanwy comes out as lesbian
  16. Viv – Looking at exotic insects and a black widow spider
8Episode 3Matt Lucas & David Walliams26 February 2002 (2002-02-26)
  1. April & Neville – At a tribunal
  2. Kenny Craig – Car boot sale
  3. Aberdoon Stook Hoose – Restaurant critic speaks to the chef
  4. Roy's Toys – Pirate memory games
  5. Father Peter – Talking to Ian Cooper about his separation
  6. Emily Howard – At the pub
  7. Mrs. O'Mara – Celebrating her birthday
  8. Denver Mills – Launching a new fizzy drink
  9. Prime Minister & Sebastian – Meeting with the Italian Prime Minister
  10. Cliff Turner – Taking visitors on a tour of Pove
  11. Douglas Stewart – Meeting a potential publisher for a new novel
  12. Marjorie Dawes – Marjorie's sister Barbera visits
  13. Eileen & Janet
9Episode 4Matt Lucas & David Walliams5 March 2002 (2002-03-05)
  1. April & Roy – Can't agree
  2. Dennis Waterman – Jeremy's birthday
  3. Marjorie Dawes – Marjorie meets Paul at the supermarket
  4. Aberdoon Stook Hoose – Nut allergy
  5. Sleepy Dad – At Home
  6. Father Peter – Drawing the raffle at the Church Féte
  7. Grace Evans – On the phone to the Brtannia Cat Club
  8. National Lottery Winner – Old friend
  9. Burglar & Dad – Dad complains about the son's clothing
  10. Sandra & Olivier Lawrence – Auditioning for a Rowntrees advert
  11. Dame Sally Markham
  12. PCs Bryce & Rawlinson – Wrong Mrs. Harris
  13. Darren Cooper – Joining the Army
  14. Emily Howard – In an ambulance
  15. Vicky Pollard – Visit from a social worker
  16. PCs Bryce & Rawlinson – The right Mrs. Harris

Special (2019)

No.
overall
TitleWritten byOriginal air date
44"Little Brexit" Matt Lucas & David Walliams 31 October 2019 (2019-10-31)
  1. Vicky Pollard – At school
  2. Lou & Andy – At the charity shop
  3. Carol Beer – Brexit Says No!
  4. Dennis Waterman – Britain Take a Bow
  5. Matthew Waterhouse – Brexit the Board Game
  6. Daffyd Thomas – Grindr
  7. Maggie & Judy – Hospital
  8. Ray McCooney – Jobs
  9. Linda Flint – The Evil Traitor
  10. Sebastian – Boris Johnson
  11. Viv – Politicians

Television series

Pilot (2003)

No.
overall
TitleDirected byWritten byOriginal air date
10"Pilot" Graham Linehan Matt Lucas & David Walliams 9 February 2003 (2003-02-09)
  1. Vicky Pollard – Court
  2. Aberdoon Stook Hoose – Soup Recipe
  3. Latymer – Buffalo
  4. Emily Howard – Swimming Pool
  5. Mr. Mann & Roy – Toy Shop
  6. Prime Minister & Sebastian – Press Conference
  7. Latymer – Pensioner
  8. Marjorie Dawes – Young Member
  9. Prime Minister & Sebastian – Prime Minister
  10. Dennis Waterman – Lucky Runnings
  11. Jason – Nan's House
  12. Latymer – Lullaby
  13. Daffyd Thomas – Another Gay in the Village
  14. World Record Attempt – Domino Toppling

Series 1 (2003)

No.
overall
EpisodeDirected byWritten byOriginal air date
11Bath of Beans Steve Bendelack Matt Lucas & David Walliams 16 September 2003 (2003-09-16)
  1. Vicky Pollard – Essay (Part 1)
  2. Sebastian & Prime Minister – Gregory
  3. Emily Howard – Pub
  4. Lou & Andy – Opera
  5. Kelsey Grammar School – Great Expectations
  6. Jason – Nan
  7. Pianist – Bag
  8. Kenny Craig – Restaurant Date
  9. Dennis Waterman – Macbeth
  10. Marjorie Dawes – Cravings
  11. Ray McCooney – Soup
  12. Lou & Andy – Swimming Pool
  13. Daffyd Thomas – New Gay in the Village
  14. Vicky Pollard – Essay (Part 2)
  15. Black & White Minstrels – Radio
  16. World Record Attempt – Bath of Beans
12Tallest Man Steve Bendelack Matt Lucas & David Walliams 23 September 2003 (2003-09-23)
  1. Daffyd Thomas – Gay Times
  2. Lou & Andy – Smurf Outfit
  3. Vicky Pollard – Swimming Pool
  4. Kelsey Grammar School – Test on Crisps (Part 1)
  5. Anne – Office
  6. Sebastian & Prime Minister – Briefing
  7. Anne – Garden
  8. Kelsey Grammar School – Test on Crisps (Part 2)
  9. Lou & Andy – Bathroom
  10. Dame Sally Markham – The Lady in White
  11. Rod & Jane – David Soul
  12. Marjorie Dawes – Slimmer of the Year
  13. Anne – Dining Room
  14. Jason – Sunday Lunch
  15. Kelsey Grammar School – Test on Crisps (Part 3)
  16. Liz & Clive – Ordering
  17. Rod & Jane – Les McKeown
  18. Officer Lindsay – Driving Lesson
  19. World Record Attempt – Tallest Man
13Hard-Boiled Egg Eating Steve Bendelack Matt Lucas & David Walliams 30 September 2003 (2003-09-30)
  1. Sebastian & Prime Minister – Headlines
  2. Vicky Pollard – Pub
  3. Lou & Andy – Ice Cream
  4. Kelsey Grammar School – New Pupil (Part 1)
  5. Kenny Craig – Hospital
  6. Black & White Minstrels – B&B
  7. Marjorie Dawes – New Member
  8. Kelsey Grammar School – New Pupil (Part 2)
  9. Pianist – Sainsbury's
  10. Daffyd Thomas – Gay Trekkies
  11. Lou & Andy – Video Store
  12. Emily Howard – Guesthouse
  13. Sir Bernard Chumley – Budding Actor
  14. Ray McCooney – Food Critic
  15. Kelsey Grammar School – New Pupil (Part 3)
  16. Dame Sally Markham – Children's Book
  17. Denver Mills – 'Hug A Leper Week'
  18. World Record Attempt – Hard Boiled Eggs
14Most Cigarettes in a Mouth Steve Bendelack Matt Lucas & David Walliams 7 October 2003 (2003-10-07)
  1. Daffyd Thomas – Hairdresser's
  2. Emily Howard – X-Ray
  3. Lou & Andy – Pub
  4. Anne – Library (Part 1)
  5. Vicky Pollard – Court
  6. Matthew Waterhouse – Kissogram
  7. Kelsey Grammar School – Mathematics
  8. Sandra & Ralph – Advert
  9. Anne – Library (Part 2)
  10. Marjorie Dawes – Hospital
  11. Des Kaye – Helping A Customer
  12. Anne – Library (Part 3)
  13. Peter Andre – Highgrove
  14. Lou & Andy – Chocolates
  15. April & Neville – Opera
  16. Ray McCooney – American Tourists
  17. Dame Sally Markham – Lady Chatterley's Lover
  18. Dennis Waterman – Jeremy's Birthday
  19. Liz & Clive – Beatles
  20. World Record Attempt – Cigarettes
15Biggest House of Cards Steve Bendelack Matt Lucas & David Walliams 14 October 2003 (2003-10-14)
  1. Vicky Pollard – Borstal
  2. Lou & Andy – Pet Shop
  3. Prime Minister & Sebastian – Press Conference
  4. Marjorie Dawes – Liposuction
  5. Edward & Samantha – Valentine's Day
  6. Kelsey Grammar School – Career Advisor
  7. Lou & Andy – Library
  8. Edward & Samantha – Evening Out
  9. Sir Bernard Chumley – Meals on Wheels
  10. Peter Andre – Garden Party
  11. Kenny Craig – Car Boot Sale
  12. Matthew Waterhouse – Musicals
  13. Daffyd Thomas – The Test
  14. Denver Mills – School Prize Giving
  15. Lou & Andy – Hospital
  16. Eileen & Janet – Ivor
  17. Des Kaye – Tea Break
  18. World Record Attempt – House of Cards
16Smallest Ant Steve Bendelack Matt Lucas & David Walliams 21 October 2003 (2003-10-21)
  1. Sebastian & Prime Minister – The Chancellor
  2. Dennis Waterman – Minder
  3. Vicky Pollard – Doctor
  4. Denver Mills – After Dinner Speech
  5. Lou & Andy – Birthday Cards
  6. Marjorie Dawes – Supermarket
  7. Ray McCooney – TV Repair Man
  8. Anne – Country Cottage (Part 1)
  9. Des Kaye – Robin & Dicky
  10. Lou & Andy – Holiday
  11. Kelsey Grammar School – Notice
  12. Sandra & Ralph – RSC
  13. Anne – Country Cottage (Part 2)
  14. Pianist – Room 101
  15. Dame Sally Markham – Bible
  16. Matthew Waterhouse – Cereals
  17. Lou & Andy – Trousers
  18. Whitelaw – Charity Shop
  19. Anne – Country Cottage (Part 3)
  20. Emily Howard – Seafront
  21. World Record Attempt – World's Smallest Ant
17Largest Mince Pie Steve Bendelack Matt Lucas & David Walliams 28 October 2003 (2003-10-28)
  1. Vicky Pollard – Social Worker
  2. Mr. Mann & Roy – Toy Shop (Part 1)
  3. Marjorie Dawes – Paul
  4. Lou & Andy – Painting Andy's Room
  5. Len Boothe – Pove Village Tours
  6. Daffyd Thomas – Gay Night
  7. Edward & Samantha – Parents' Evening (Part 1)
  8. Sir Bernard Chumley – Undertaker
  9. Matthew Waterhouse – Board Games
  10. Kelsey Grammar School – New Teacher
  11. Edward & Samantha – Parents Evening (Part 2)
  12. Sandra & Ralph – Audition
  13. Prime Minister & Sebastian – Hotel
  14. Lou & Andy – New Wheelchair
  15. Mr. Mann & Roy – Toy Shop (Part 2)
  16. Jason – Visit
  17. Edward & Samantha – Filling In
  18. World Record Attempt – World's Largest Mince Pie
18Most People in a Mini Steve Bendelack Matt Lucas & David Walliams 4 November 2003 (2003-11-04)
  1. Emily Howard – Ice-Cream Van
  2. Daffyd Thomas – Myfanwy Comes Out
  3. Boris – Babysitter (Part 1)
  4. Vicky Pollard – Reformed Character
  5. Lou & Andy – Bonfire
  6. Boris – Babysitter (Part 2)
  7. Kelsey Grammar School – Test Results
  8. Ray McCooney – Tax Inspector
  9. Dame Sally Markham – Radio
  10. Marjorie Dawes – Inspector
  11. Pianist – SMS
  12. Jason – Presents
  13. Liz & Clive – Mollie Sugden (Guest Star: Mollie Sugden)
  14. Prime Minister & Sebastian – Italian PM
  15. Lou & Andy – Supermarket
  16. World Record Attempt – Most People in a Mini
Deleted Scenes Steve Bendelack Matt Lucas & David Walliams DVD only
  1. April & Neville – Accident & Emergency Department
  2. April & Neville – Court
  3. The Cancer Corporation – Cure For Cancer
  4. Des Kaye – Hospital
  5. Edward & Samantha – In Bed
  6. Peter Andre – Keith Harris & Orville
  7. Mr. Cleeves – Chemistry
  8. Mr. Cleeves – Biology
  9. Mr. Cleeves – Notice
  10. Mr. Cleeves – Notice 2
  11. Mr. Cleeves – Literature
  12. Mr. Cleeves – Homework
  13. Douglas Stirling – Publisher
  14. The Pianist – Newspaper
  15. The Pianist – Toffee
  16. The Pianist – Orange Juice
  17. The Pianist – Actor
  18. Barry Edwards – Answerphone
  19. Rod & Jane – Hospital
  20. Rod & Jane – Phone Call
  21. French Lady
  22. Peter Andre – Drug Rehab Centre
  23. Minster – Employment

Series 2 (2004)

No.
overall
EpisodeDirected byWritten byOriginal air date
19Episode 1 Matt Lipsey Matt Lucas & David Walliams 19 October 2004 (2004-10-19)
  1. Vicky Pollard – Supermarket
  2. Emily & Florence – Cafe
  3. Bubbles DeVere – Avoids Paying Charges at Health Spa
  4. Lou & AndyThe Price Is Right
  5. Maggie & Judy – Jams
  6. Daffyd Thomas – Parents
  7. Marjorie DawesVanessa Feltz
  8. Carol Beer – Computer Says No!
  9. Harvey Pincher – Bitty!
  10. Mr. Mann & Roy – Dating Agency
  11. Prime Minister & Sebastian – Jealousy
  12. Maggie & Judy – Fairy Cake
  13. Lou & Andy – The Pond
20Episode 2 Matt Lipsey Matt Lucas & David Walliams 26 October 2004 (2004-10-26)
  1. Emily & Florence – Wedding Dress
  2. Prime Minister & Sebastian – US President
  3. Bubbles DeVere – Solarium
  4. Lou & Andy – Girlfriend
  5. Linda Flint – Big Fat Lesbian
  6. Anne – Bowling
  7. Marjorie Dawes – Pat & Paul
  8. Daffyd Thomas – The Fair
  9. Linda Flint – Ching Chong Chinaman
  10. Harvey Pincher – Restaurant
  11. Carol Beer – Child's Account
  12. Vicky Pollard – Roller Skating
  13. Dennis Waterman – Agent
  14. Linda Flint – Oompa Loompa
  15. Mr. Mann & Roy – Video Rental
  16. Maggie & Judy – Cake
  17. Lou & Andy – Horse
21Episode 3 Matt Lipsey Matt Lucas & David Walliams 2 November 2004 (2004-11-02)
  1. Vicky Pollard – Bus
  2. Lou & Andy – Ice Skating
  3. Viv Tudor – Jewellery Shop
  4. Mr. T – Gym
  5. Emily & Florence – Football
  6. Marjorie Dawes – Meera's Lottery Win
  7. Prime Minister & Sebastian – Old friends
  8. Kenny Craig – Mother
  9. Anne – Feeding The Ducks
  10. Mr. Mann & Roy – Birthday Cards
  11. PCs Bryce and Rawlinson – Dead Husband (Part 1)
  12. Dennis Waterman – Never Mind the Buzzcocks
  13. PCs Bryce and Rawlinson – Dead Husband (Part 2)
  14. Daffyd Thomas – James Corden Comes Out
  15. Lou & Andy – Parking Space
22Episode 4 Matt Lipsey Matt Lucas & David Walliams 9 November 2004 (2004-11-09)
  1. Vicky Pollard – Eyewitness
  2. Maggie & Judy – Annual Carol Service
  3. Newsagent
  4. Michael Dinner – Double Decker
  5. Emily & Florence – Ballet
  6. Lou & Andy – Baby Jesus
  7. Anne – Stage play
  8. Marjorie Dawes – Restaurant
  9. Daffyd Thomas – The Library
  10. Michael Dinner – Lion & Peperami
  11. Prime Minister & Sebastian – Pregnancy
  12. Carol Beer – Young Couple
  13. Harvey Pincher – Wedding Caterer
  14. Kenny Craig – Parking Lot
  15. Michael Dinner – Um Bongo & Monster Munch
  16. Mr. Mann & Roy – Book Shop
  17. Bubbles DeVere – Cheque
  18. Lou & Andy – Climbing A Tree
23Episode 5 Matt Lipsey Matt Lucas & David Walliams 16 November 2004 (2004-11-16)
  1. Lou & Andy – Bowling
  2. Vicky Pollard – Backstage
  3. Emily & Florence – Tennis
  4. Dr. Low – Lady
  5. Marjorie Dawes – Low Fat Puddings
  6. Mrs. B – Builders
  7. Viv Tudor – Police Station
  8. Prime Minister & Sebastian – TV Interview
  9. Dr. Low – Man
  10. Kenny Craig – Girlfriend
  11. Michael Dinner – Yorkie
  12. Drug Rehab Centre
  13. Anne – Drawings
  14. Dennis Waterman – Job
  15. Carol Beer – Co-Workers
  16. Daffyd Thomas – Myfanwy's Wedding
  17. Lou & Andy – France
24Episode 6 Matt Lipsey Matt Lucas & David Walliams 23 November 2004 (2004-11-23)
  1. Lou & Andy – Blind Date
  2. Vicky Pollard – Boyfriend
  3. Rachel & Nicola – Restaurant (Part 1)
  4. Reverend Jesee King
  5. Marjorie Dawes – Engagement Party
  6. Kenny Craig – Hypnotic Show (Part 1)
  7. Daffyd Thomas – Gay Rugby League
  8. Kenny Craig – Hypnotic Show (Part 2)
  9. Rachel & Nicola – Restaurant (Part 2)
  10. Harvey Pincher – Wedding
  11. Dennis Waterman – Star Wars
  12. Bubbles DeVere – Meeting
  13. Mr. Mann & Roy – Record
  14. Rachel & Nicola – Restaurant (Part 3)
  15. Maggie & Judy – Bring & Buy Sale
  16. Prime Minister & Sebastian – Election Night Party
  17. Lou & Andy – Seaside
Deleted Scenes Matt Lipsey Matt Lucas & David Walliams DVD only
  1. Ruth – Refuse Collector
  2. Harvey Pincher – Romeo & Juliet
  3. Benjy – Party
  4. Gary & Jason – Ding Dong
  5. Kim & Jill – Sunbathing
  6. Ruth – Window Washer
  7. Eugene – Telling Off
  8. Ralph & Diana – Dinner Party
  9. Amnesiac Alan – Bathtime
  10. Eugene – Telling Off Again
  11. Carol Beer – Quality Bank Account
  12. Peter & Cathy – Dinner Party
  13. Doctor – Phone Gossip
  14. Eugene – Ignition
  15. Ruth – Lesbian
  16. Drug Rehab Centre
  17. Roland – Birthday
  18. Roland – Harvest Festival
  19. Drug Rehab Centre – Son
  20. Roland – Famous People
  21. Mrs. B – Lunch
  22. Mrs. B – Builders
  23. Emily Howard – Ignored
  24. Carol Beer – Expenses Problem
  25. Man Liam Buckley – Plastic Surgeon
  26. Michael Dinner – Restaurant (Part 1)
  27. Michael Dinner – Restaurant (Part 2)

Series 3 (2005)

No.
overall
EpisodeDirected byWritten byOriginal air dateUK viewers
(millions) [2]
26Episode 1 Declan Lowney Matt Lucas & David Walliams 17 November 2005 (2005-11-17)10.17
  1. Bubbles and Desiree – Breakfast
  2. Lou & Andy – Aquarium
  3. Dudley & Ting Tong – Ting Tong Arrives
  4. Vicky Pollard – Dance Off
  5. Mrs. Emery – Supermarket & Jumble Sale
  6. Emily & Florence – Facial Hair Problem
  7. Sir Norman Fry – Hitchhiker
  8. Carol Beer– Flight To Toronto
  9. Daffyd Thomas – Rent Boy
  10. Anne – Stars in Their Eyes (guest star Cat Deeley)
  11. Linda Flint – BALDY!
  12. Marjorie Dawes – Spray Tan
  13. Prime Minister & Sebastian – Arms To Iran
  14. Lou & Andy – Air Show
27Episode 2 Declan Lowney Matt Lucas & David Walliams 24 November 2005 (2005-11-24)8.29
  1. Lou & Andy – Richard & Judy
  2. Mrs. Emery – Post Office
  3. Vicky Pollard – Chat Line
  4. Dudley & Ting Tong – Lady Boy
  5. Bubbles and Desiree – Steam Room
  6. Linda Flint – Magnum PI
  7. Marjorie Dawes – Derek, The Fitness Trainer
  8. Leonard – Cup of Tea
  9. Daffyd Thomas – Girlfriend
  10. Mr. Mann & Roy – Paintings Shop
  11. Pat & Don – King Prawn Vindaloo
  12. Maggie & Judy – Hospital
  13. Prime Minister & Sebastian – Confidence
  14. Lou & Andy – Thames Cruise
28Episode 3 Declan Lowney Matt Lucas & David Walliams 1 December 2005 (2005-12-01)7.10
  1. Vicky Pollard – PR Agent's Office
  2. Lou & Andy – Breast Enlargement
  3. Anne – Pianist
  4. Carol Beer – Golden Wedding Anniversary Cruise
  5. Dudley & Ting Tong – Trivial Pursuit
  6. Sir Norman Fry – Toilet
  7. Marjorie Dawes – Charlie Slater
  8. Letty Bell – Birthday
  9. Bubbles and Desiree – Massage
  10. Orville – Supermarket
  11. Pat & Don – Chicken Jalfrezi
  12. Prime Minister & Sebastian – Affair Scandal
  13. Alan – Old Couple
  14. Maggie & Judy – Parish Newsletter
  15. Lou & Andy – Motorcycle
29Episode 4 Declan Lowney Matt Lucas & David Walliams 8 December 2005 (2005-12-08)6.96
  1. Mrs. Emery – Library
  2. Emily & Florence – Stag Party
  3. Dudley & Ting Tong – Mother
  4. Bubbles and Desiree – Sauna
  5. Warren – Hospital
  6. Carol Beer – Cephalonia
  7. Marjorie Dawes – Baby
  8. Sid Pegg – Gypsies
  9. Daffyd Thomas – Election
  10. Linda Flint – "Ali Bongo"
  11. Mr. Mann & Roy – Problem Feet Magazine
  12. Prime Minister & Sebastian – Moustache
  13. Maggie & Judy – Dogs
  14. Lou & Andy – Frisbee
30Episode 5 Declan Lowney Matt Lucas & David Walliams 15 December 2005 (2005-12-15)6.93
  1. Lou & Andy – Making Patio
  2. Carol Beer – Travel Agent's Insurance
  3. Vicky Pollard – Babysitter (Part 1)
  4. Linda Flint – Molly The Mole
  5. Sir Norman Fry – Dating Website
  6. Marjorie Dawes – Demotivators Slideshow
  7. Vicky Pollard – Babysitter (Part 2)
  8. Ashraf The Horse Whisperer – Computer Shop
  9. Daffyd Thomas – Get A Job
  10. Sid Pegg – Self Defence
  11. Mr. Mann – Fancy Dress Shop
  12. Lou & Andy – Rugby Match
  13. Prime Minister & Sebastian – Arab-Israeli Treaty
  14. Emily & Florence – Baby
31Episode 6 Declan Lowney Matt Lucas & David Walliams 24 December 2005 (2005-12-24)8.45
  1. Vicky Pollard – Lottery
  2. Bubbles and Desiree – Acupuncture
  3. Carol Beer – Computer Says Yes!
  4. Lou & Andy – Replacement
  5. Emily Howard – Florence
  6. Linda Flint – Fatty Fatty Boom Boom
  7. Andy & Mrs. Mead – Cleaning
  8. Mrs. Emery – At The Doctors
  9. Marjorie Dawes – Sorry
  10. Linda Flint – Cast of Fraggle Rock
  11. Leonard – Dinner
  12. Andy & Mrs. Mead – Dinner
  13. Daffyd Thomas – London
  14. Anne – Christmas Decorations
  15. Dudley & Ting Tong – Thai Restaurant
  16. Prime Minister & Sebastian – PM Resignation
  17. Andy & Mrs. Mead – Out for a Walk
  18. Lou & Andy (Post Credits) – Lou Returns

Little Britain Abroad (2006–07)

No.
overall
EpisodeDirected byWritten byOriginal air dateUK viewers
(millions) [2]
32Episode 1 Matt Lipsey & Geoff Posner Matt Lucas & David Walliams 25 December 2006 (2006-12-25)8.87
  1. Lou & Andy – Walt Disney World Resort
  2. Anne – Louvre
  3. Carol Beer – Spain
  4. Daffyd Thomas – Mykonos
  5. Lou & Andy – Airplane
  6. Maggie & Judy – Rome
  7. Carol Beer – Excursion
  8. Vicky Pollard – Thai Jail
  9. Daffyd Thomas – Mykonos Beach
  10. Lou & Andy – Cockpit Invitation (Guest Star: Steve Coogan)
  11. Marjorie Dawes (FatFighters USA) – Florida
  12. Daffyd Thomas – Bar Opening Night
  13. Carol Beer – Fake crying
  14. Bubbles Devere – Monte Carlo (Guest star: Ronnie Corbett)
  15. Lou & Andy – Plane Crash
33Episode 2 Matt Lipsey & Geoff Posner Matt Lucas & David Walliams 30 December 2006 (2006-12-30)7.18
  1. Lou & Andy – Plane Crash (Part 1)
  2. Vicky Pollard – Thai Jail Court (Guest star:Dawn French)
  3. Dudley & Ting Tong – Honeymoon in Belgium (Guest star:Peter Kay)
  4. Bubbles DeVere – Dress Shopping in Klosters
  5. Lou & Andy – Plane Crash (Part 2)
  6. Dudley & Ting Tong – Sex Shop
  7. Anne – Vatican
  8. Kenny Craig – Paul McKenna in Portugal
  9. Lou & Andy – Plane Crash (Part 3)
  10. Mr. Mann & Roy – Morocco
  11. Prime Minister & Sebastian – White House (Part 1)
  12. Lou & Andy – Plane Crash (Part 4)
  13. Marjorie Dawes (FatFighters UK) – American Replacement
  14. Dudley & Ting Tong – Porn Film
  15. Prime Minister & Sebastian – White House (Part 2)
  16. Lou & Andy – Back Home

Little Britain USA (2008)

No.
overall
EpisodeDirected byWritten byOriginal air dateUK viewers
(millions) [2]
35Episode 1 Michael Patrick Jann & David Schwimmer Matt Lucas & David Walliams 28 September 2008 (2008-09-28)(US)
3 October 2008 (2008-10-03)(UK)
5.05
  1. Lou & Andy – Hotel
  2. Carol Beer – Operation
  3. Ellie Grace – Scout Camp
  4. Marjorie Dawes – Rosie O'Donell
  5. Officer – Erection
  6. Mildred – Drugs
  7. Bing Gordyn – Cub Scout Group
  8. Phyllis Church – Stripper
  9. George & Sandra – Restaurant
  10. Bubbles DeVere – Gambling
36Episode 2 Michael Patrick Jann & David Schwimmer Matt Lucas & David Walliams 5 October 2008 (2008-10-05)(US)
10 October 2008 (2008-10-10)(UK)
4.60
  1. Vicky Pollard – Boot Camp
  2. Carol Beer – Pregnant Woman
  3. Mildred – Racism
  4. Divorced Couple
  5. Marjorie Dawes – Low Fat Options
  6. Harvey Pincher – Relatives
  7. George & Sandra – Zoo
  8. Prime Minister & Sebastian – American President
  9. Phyllis Church – Pooping in Public
  10. Mark & Tom – Sexual Exploits
37Episode 3 Michael Patrick Jann & David Schwimmer Matt Lucas & David Walliams 12 October 2008 (2008-10-12)(US)
17 October 2008 (2008-10-17)(UK)
4.64
  1. Prime Minister & Sebastian – French President
  2. Vicky Pollard – Group Therapy
  3. Cleaner – Man Urinating
  4. American Hunters – Mouse
  5. Dafydd Thomas – Gay Society
  6. Harvey Pincher – Breakfast
  7. Bing Gordyn – Radiator
  8. Lou & Andy – Toy Car Ride
  9. Bubbles DeVere – Seducing the Captain
  10. American Hunters – Wasp
  11. Emily Howard – Artist's Model
38Episode 4 Michael Patrick Jann & David Schwimmer Matt Lucas & David Walliams 19 October 2008 (2008-10-19)(US)
24 October 2008 (2008-10-24)(UK)
N/A
  1. Lou & Andy – US Church
  2. Ellie Grace – Bedroom
  3. Vicky Pollard – Smoking in the Showers
  4. Diner – Familiar Waiter
  5. Carol Beer – Old Lady
  6. Company – Latest Range
  7. American Bank Robbers – Failed Robbery
  8. Prime Minister & Sebastian – Necklace
  9. George & Sandra – Thunder Storm
  10. Mildred – Gay
  11. Marjorie Dawes – Gastric Band
  12. Emily Howard – Sting
39Episode 5 Michael Patrick Jann & David Schwimmer Matt Lucas & David Walliams 26 October 2008 (2008-10-26)(US)
31 October 2008 (2008-10-31)(UK)
N/A
  1. Emily Howard – Arrested
  2. Linda Flint – Dwarf
  3. Mark & Tom – Erections
  4. Vicky Pollard – Escape Plan
  5. Ellie Grace – Tonsils
  6. Starbucks – Locations
  7. Senator White – Homeless Person
  8. Steve & Wendy – Same House
  9. Linda Flint – Lady boy
  10. Lou & Andy – Zoo
  11. Phyllis Church – Brick in Window
  12. Bubbles DeVere – Rich Man
  13. Prime Minister & Sebastian – Cheeky Notes
40Episode 6 Michael Patrick Jann & David Schwimmer Matt Lucas & David Walliams 2 November 2008 (2008-11-02)(US)
7 November 2008 (2008-11-07)(UK)
N/A
  1. Ellie Grace – Twins' House
  2. Vicky Pollard – Intensive Care
  3. Senator White – Airport Situation
  4. Marjorie Dawes – Childhood
  5. Carol Beer – Elderly Patient
  6. Emily Howard – Blind Date
  7. George & Sandra – Delayed Flight
  8. Daffyd Thomas – Lesbians on Campus
  9. Bing Gordyn – Student
  10. Harvey Pincher – Nappy
  11. Mark & Tom – Recent Surgery
  12. Lou & Andy – I Don't Need You Anymore (But Does)

Comic Relief specials

Comic Relief Special (2005)

No.
overall
TitleDirected byWritten byOriginal air date
25"Comic Relief Special I"Unknown Matt Lucas & David Walliams 11 March 2005 (2005-03-11)
  1. Lou & Andy – George Michael
  2. Prime Minister & Sebastian – The Admiral
  3. Judy & Maggie – Scouts
  4. Vicky Pollard – Trisha
  5. Carol Beer – Fun Run
  6. Daffyd Thomas – Sir Elton John Interview
  7. Restaurant – Hubba Bubba
  8. Dennis Waterman – Chitty Chitty Bang Bang
  9. Florence & Emily – Robbie Williams
  10. Lou & Andy – Athletic Ground

Comic Relief Special: Comic Relief Does Little Britain Live (2007)

No.
overall
TitleDirected byWritten byOriginal air date
34"Comic Relief Special II" Matt Lipsey Matt Lucas & David Walliams 11 March 2007 (2007-03-11)
  1. Lou & Andy – Introduction
  2. Emily & Florence – Plumber (Guest Star: Russell Brand)
  3. Vicky Pollard – School Return (Guest Star: Kate Moss)
  4. Linda Flint – Three Students (Guest Star: Patsy Kensit)
  5. Maggie & Judy – Village Fête (Guest Star: Jonathan Ross)
  6. Anne – Stars in Their Eyes (Guest Star: Kate Thornton)
  7. Marjorie Dawes – New Member (Guest Star: Chris Moyles)
  8. Dennis Waterman – Big Brother (Guest Star: Dennis Waterman)
  9. Brian Potter – Guest Appearance (Guest Star: Peter Kay)
  10. Des Kaye – Children's Entertainment Show (Guest Stars: David Baddiel & Jeremy Edwards)
  11. Daffyd Thomas – The Big Finale (Guest Star: Dawn French)

Comic Relief Special (2009)

No.
overall
TitleDirected byWritten byOriginal air date
41"Comic Relief 2009 Special"Unknown Matt Lucas & David Walliams 11 March 2009 (2009-03-11) [3] [4]

  1. Ellie Grace – The Sleepover (Guest Star: Robbie Williams)
  2. Carol Beer – Customer Popularity Review (Guest Star: Catherine Tate)

Comic Relief Special (2015)

No.
overall
TitleDirected byWritten byOriginal air date
42"Comic Relief, 2015, Little Britain Sketch"Unknown Matt Lucas & David Walliams 13 March 2015 (2015-03-13) [5]

  1. Lou – Visiting the Church (Guest Star: Stephen Hawking and Catherine Tate)

Sport Relief Special (2016)

No.
overall
TitleDirected byWritten byOriginal air date
43"Sport Relief - 2016: Little Britain’s Emily Howard"Unknown Matt Lucas & David Walliams 18 March 2016 (2016-03-18) [6]

  1. Emily Howard – England Women (Guest Star: Peter Crouch)

The Big Night In Special (2020)

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