Little Britain Season 1 Episode 6
Little Britain
Season 1

Ep 6. Little Britain Episode #1.6

  • TV-14
  • October 21, 2003
  • 27 min
  • 7.7  (262)

Little Britain is a sketch comedy series set in different areas of the United Kingdom and starring its co-creators, comedians Matt Lucas and David Walliams. Each episode features a series of recurring characters and parody sketches that poke fun at various aspects of British culture, from the monarchy to regional stereotypes.

In the sixth episode of the first season, entitled "Little Britain Episode #1.6," viewers are treated to a range of humorous sketches that showcase Lucas and Walliams' impressive range of characterizations and comedic talents. One recurring sketch that features prominently in this episode is "Anne," in which Lucas portrays a woman with developmental disabilities who is beloved in her community for her kindly and affectionate spirit. This sketch lampoons the way that society often infantilizes people with disabilities, and relies on stereotypes and ableist attitudes for laughs.

Another recurring sketch that appears in this episode is "Dafydd," in which Walliams plays a flamboyant Welshman who is convinced that he is the only gay man in his small town. This sketch is a send-up of the way that rural communities can often be resistant to change and difference, and highlights the way that Dafydd's sense of isolation and self-aggrandizement mask deep insecurities and repressed desires.

In addition to these recurring sketches, the sixth episode of Little Britain's first season also features several standalone sketches that are just as funny and memorable. For example, there is a sketch in which Lucas and Walliams play two men who work for a cleaning company that specializes in the cleanup of various disgusting substances, from vomit to excrement. This sketch is a riot of gross-out humor and physical comedy, and showcases the duo's willingness to go to absurd lengths for a laugh.

Another standout sketch in this episode is "Lou and Andy," in which Lucas plays a caretaker for a wheelchair-bound man named Andy, played by Walliams. This sketch is notable for Lucas's use of a mockney accent, and for the way that Andy is characterized as a petulant and spoiled man-child who demands constant attention and indulgence from his caretaker. The sketch is a biting commentary on the way that disabled people are often infantilized and trivialized in popular culture, and is sure to leave viewers laughing and cringing in equal measure.

Overall, Little Britain's sixth episode of its first season is a hilarious and cutting look at British society and culture, and showcases the impressive comedic talents of its creators and stars. With a mix of recurring and standalone sketches, this episode is sure to delight viewers who appreciate offbeat humor and satirical commentary on contemporary issues. Fans of the show's earlier episodes will find plenty to love here, while newcomers will be introduced to some of the series' most iconic and beloved characters and sketches.

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  • First Aired
    October 21, 2003
  • Content Rating
    TV-14
  • Runtime
    27 min
  • Language
    English
  • IMDB Rating
    7.7  (262)