Lee Mack
- 55 years old
- English
- Actor, writer and stand-up comedian
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Why drama National Treasure featured real comedians
The creator of the Channel 4 drama about a comedian accused of sexual abuse explains that the use of real stars was vital for the drama's "authenticity", including Frank Skinner, Alan Carr and Lee Mack.
Ben Dowell, Radio Times, 11th October 2016The 1996 Edinburgh Fringe
Clearing out this week, I unearthed the 1996 Edinburgh Fringe programme and some flyers So for no other reason than nostalgia, here's how the festival has changed in 20 years.
Steve Bennett, Chortle, 21st September 2016The Rob Brydon-helmed panel show is on its 10th series now, and it has endured for a reason: it's reliably good - albeit formulaic - fun, thanks to the counterintuitive chemistry of David Mitchell and Lee Mack, plus the well-chosen guests. Tonight's episode features the irascible Michael Smiley, the mordant Diane Morgan, the always
Phil Harrison, The Guardian, 9th September 2016With the Beeb currently, and in some cases ill-advisedly, reworking classic sitcoms, here's a tie-in quiz show hosted by Ben Miller in which celebrity funny folk test their knowledge of the genre that made them famous. Jennifer Saunders, Stephen Mangan, Jessica Hynes and Lee Mack are among the contestants. As Pointless fans will attest, however, celebrities are useless at quizzes - none of the luminaries get the Reg Varney question, an old pub quiz chestnut.
David Stubbs, The Guardian, 9th September 2016The 10 most surprising truths on Would I Lie to You
The most amazing facts we've learnt about Rob Brydon, David Mitchell and Lee Mack during ten series of fibbing for fun.
Radio Times, 9th September 2016The secrets of Would I Lie to You?
We find out the truth (and lies) about how the hit BBC1 panel show is made.
Huw Fullerton, Radio Times, 2nd September 2016Not Going Out to return... with three kids
The BBC has confirmed Lee Mack's hit sitcom Not Going Out is to return for an eight series, but with changes. The new run will see Lee and Lucy looking after three young children.
British Comedy Guide, 24th August 2016Duck Quacks Don't Echo to have children's version
Sky is to make a children's version of Duck Quacks Don't Echo, the popular panel show hosted by Lee Mack.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 6th July 2016Would I Lie To You? to record kids special
A special episode of Would I Lie To You? is to be recorded for Children In Need, with the guest list comprising of kids.
British Comedy Guide, 22nd May 2016Not Going Out to return for Series 8
Lee Mack's hit sitcom Not Going Out is to return for an eighth series.
British Comedy Guide, 24th March 2016