
Matt Lucas
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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Known For

Comic Relief

Fantasy Football League

The Great British Bake Off

The Great Celebrity Bake Off for Stand Up to Cancer

Barking

Come Fly with Me

Doctor Who

It Was Alright in the...

Kröd Mändoon and the Flaming Sword of Fire

Little Britain

Little Britain USA

Pompidou

Popetown

Reasons to Be Cheerful with Matt Lucas

Rock Profile

Round Planet

Shooting Stars

Sir Bernard's Stately Homes

Sunnyside Farm

The Great British Bake Off: Best Bits

The Great British Bake Off: The Winners

The Matt Lucas Awards
Part of Crew
Recently Updated Shows

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