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Armando Iannucci at Cheltenham Literary Festival 2010 (tighter crop)

Armando Iannucci in 2010

Diminutive Scottish comedian of Italian descent whose playfulness with words and blend of observational neuroses, surrealist whimsy and biting satire has earned him a cult following and numerous plaudits.

Armando Iannucci co-produced and co-wrote the award-winning radio news satire On The Hour and its critically acclaimed television adaptation The Day Today. He achieved international acclaim when his co-produced and wrote award-winning political satire The Thick of It.

Despite these accomplishments, Iannucci's most popular creation remains hapless TV presenter Alan Partridge, created with comedian Steve Coogan as a minor character in On The Hour and spun off into a number of popular TV series, including Knowing Me Knowing You With Alan Partridge, I'm Alan Partridge and Anglian Lives.

Is a close friend and occasional writing partner of fellow British satirist Chris Morris.


Selected filmography:
  • The Day Today (producer/writer, all episodes, 1994)
  • Knowing Me Knowing You With Alan Partridge (producer/writer, all episodes, 1994-1995)
  • The Armando Iannucci Shows (producer/writer/actor/director, 2001)
  • The Thick of It (director/producer/writer, 2005-2012)
  • In the Loop (director/producer/writer, 2009)
  • Veep (director/producer/writer, 2012-2019)