Matt Lucas and David Walliams bring Come Fly With Me to BBC One

BBC One has announced a new comedy series, Come Fly With Me, starring and written by the makers of Little Britain, Matt Lucas and David Walliams.


What's it about?

The six-part series is set in a busy airport and features all new characters played by Matt and David, plus special guest appearances throughout the series.

What should we expect?

Jay Hunt, Controller BBC One said: "It's thrilling that Matt and David's next big show will be on BBC One. They are uniquely talented comic writers and performers and Come Fly With Me is a wonderfully exciting idea."

Mark Freeland, Head of Comedy, said: "It's great that it'll be boom time once again for dress, wig and make up suppliers in the UK."

When will the show start?

The series is now in pre-production in the UK, to be filmed in HD, for broadcast later in 2010. The producer is Adam Tandy, whose credits include the award-winning The Thick Of It and In The Loop, and the director is Paul King (The Mighty Boosh).

> Read our interview with Paul King.