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Matthew Lucas

Matthew Richard Lucasis an English actor, comedian, writer and television host.

He is best known for his work with David Walliams on the BBC sketch comedy series Little Britain (2003–2006) and Come Fly with Me (2010–2011).

Lucas first came to prominence on the comedy panel show Shooting Stars, in which he portrayed scorekeeper George Dawes from 1995 to 2009. From 2015 to 2017, he portrayed the role of Nardole in the BBC series Doctor Who. He has also appeared in films, including Astro Boy (2009), Alice in Wonderland (2010), Bridesmaids, Gnomeo & Juliet (both 2011), Small Apartments (2012), Paddington (2014), Wonka (2023) and Gladiator II (2024). Lucas presented the baking competition show The Great British Bake Off, alongside Noel Fielding from 2020 to 2023..

In 2026 Matt Lucas was revealed as the Masked Band lead singer, 'Emperor Penguin' and joined as a guest panellist in Series 7 Episode 2, of The Masked Singer, UK.

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