The Matt Lucas Awards - Series 2, Episode 3 - British Comedy Guide (original) (raw)
Matt Lucas asks broadcaster Gyles Brandreth and comedians Mark Watson and Holly Walsh for more nominations for his awards.
Further details
This week's awards are the Lucas for Least Helpful Expression, the Lucas for Most Ridiculous British Law and the regular Hidden Talent Award.
The winners are decided by Blue Peter icons Peter Purves, Janet Ellis and Peter Duncan.
Who will be leaving Matt's front room with their own golden Lucas statue? Only The Matt Lucas Awards has the answers.
Least Helpful Expression
Mark Watson: "The darkest hour is just before the dawn"
Holly Walsh: "Lightning never strikes twice in the same place" ('Winner')
Gyles Brandreth: "Many a mickle makes a muckle"
Most Ridiculous British Law
Gyles Brandreth: It is illegal to die within the precincts of the Palace of Westminster DISQUALIFIED
Mark Watson: Pregnant women are allowed to wee in a policeman's helment DISQUALIFIED
Holly Walsh: It is illegal to jump off Worthing pier, but it IS legal to fly off Worthing pier ('Winner')
Hidden Talent Award
Mark Watson: Immediately giving the number of letters in any word ('Winner')
Gyles Brandreth: Turning a banana into a pig
Holly Walsh: Taking a point from an Olympian in table tennis
Chirpiest Guest
Broadcast details
Date
Tuesday 19th March 2013
Time
10:35pm
Channel
Length
30 minutes
Cast & crew
Cast
| Matt Lucas | Host / Presenter |
|---|---|
| Diana Lobatto | Matt's Mum |
Guest cast
| Gyles Brandreth | Guest |
|---|---|
| Holly Walsh | Guest |
| Mark Watson | Guest |
| Peter Duncan | Self |
| Janet Ellis | Self |
| Peter Purves | Self |
| David Carr | Self |
| Paul Drinkhall | Self |
Writing team
| Matt Lucas | Writer |
|---|---|
| Ashley Blaker | Writer |
| Ali Crockatt | Writer (Additional Material) |
| David Scott | Writer (Additional Material) |
Production team
| Geoff Posner | Director |
|---|---|
| Ashley Blaker | Series Producer |
| Matt Lucas | Executive Producer |
| Saurabh Kakkar | Executive Producer |
| Kate Staples | Producer |
| Richard Trier | Editor |
| Dennis De Groot | Production Designer |
| David Arnold | Composer |