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The Academy of Armando

Film · 2025

Alan Yentob profiles the stellar career of one of the great satirists of our age, Armando Iannucci, whose impressive body of work includes The Day Today, The Thick of It, Veep, The Death of Stalin and The Personal History of David Copperfield. With contributions from key collaborators such as Chris Morris, Steve Coogan, Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Rebecca Front, Jesse Armstrong, Michael Palin and Peter Capaldi, imagine... sheds light on Iannucci’s unique creative process.

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The people who made it

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Behind the camera

  1. Catherine Abbottdirector · producer

On screen

  1. Alan Yentoblead actor
  2. Chris Morrislead actor
  3. Armando Iannuccilead actor
  4. Peter Capaldilead actor
  5. Doon Mackichansupporting actor
  6. Chris Addisonsupporting actor
  7. Michael Palinsupporting actor
  8. Nikki Amuka-Birdsupporting actor
  9. Rebecca Frontsupporting actor
  10. Julia Louis-Dreyfussupporting actor
  11. Steve Coogansupporting actor
  12. Paddy Delaneyguest actor
  13. Marina Hydeguest actor
  14. Natalie Baileyguest actor
  15. Ian Martinguest actor
  16. Sean Foleyguest actor
  17. Jesse Armstrongguest actor
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Through the cast

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  1. The Day TodayChris MorrisArmando Iannucci1994 · TV seriesExceptional· 5 shared
  2. The Rise of the NuttersArmando Iannucci2007 · FilmExceptional· 4 shared
  3. Mid Morning Matters with Alan PartridgeArmando IannucciSteve Coogan2010 · TV seriesExceptional· 3 shared
  4. The Thick of ItArmando Iannucci2005 · TV seriesExceptional· 7 shared
  5. I'm Alan PartridgeArmando IannucciSteve Coogan1997 · TV seriesExceptional· 5 shared
  6. Spinners and LosersArmando IannucciPeter Capaldi2007 · FilmExceptional· 4 shared
  7. Brass EyeChris Morris1997 · TV seriesExceptional· 3 shared
  8. Clinton: His Struggle with DirtArmando Iannucci1998 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  9. The Armando Iannucci ShowsArmando Iannucci2001 · TV seriesStrong· 1 shared
  10. Avenue 5Armando Iannucci2020 · TV seriesStrong· 6 shared
  11. VeepArmando Iannucci2012 · TV seriesStrong· 6 shared
  12. In the LoopArmando IannucciPeter Capaldi2009 · FilmStrong· 5 shared
  13. The Day Shall ComeChris Morris2019 · FilmStrong· 2 shared
  14. The Personal History of David CopperfieldArmando IannucciPeter Capaldi2019 · FilmStrong· 3 shared
  15. Time TrumpetArmando Iannucci2006 · TV seriesStrong· 1 shared
  16. Anglian Lives: Alan PartridgeArmando IannucciSteve Coogan2003 · FilmStrong· 2 shared
  17. Alan Partridge: Why, When, Where, How And Whom?Armando IannucciSteve Coogan2017 · FilmStrong· 4 shared
  18. National Theatre Live: Dr. StrangeloveArmando IannucciSean Foley2025 · FilmStrong· 3 shared
  19. The Death of StalinArmando Iannucci2017 · FilmStrong· 3 shared
  20. Armando's Tale of Charles DickensArmando Iannucci2012 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  21. Dr. StrangeloveArmando IannucciSean Foley2026 · FilmStrong· 2 shared
  22. Four LionsChris Morris2010 · FilmStrong· 2 shared
  23. Alan Partridge: Alpha PapaArmando IannucciSteve Coogan2013 · FilmStrong· 2 shared
  24. Alan Partridge: Welcome to the Places of My LifeArmando IannucciSteve Coogan2012 · FilmStrong· 2 shared
  25. The Thick of ItArmando Iannucci2007 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  26. 2004: The Stupid VersionArmando Iannucci2004 · TV seriesStrong· 1 shared
  27. Doctor Who: Twice Upon a TimePeter CapaldiNikki Amuka-Bird2017 · FilmStrong· 2 shared
  28. Art MattersArmando Iannucci2024 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  29. The FranchiseArmando Iannucci2024 · TV seriesStrong· 2 shared
  30. Criminal RecordPeter Capaldi2024 · TV seriesStrong· 1 shared
  31. Coogan's RunSteve Coogan1995 · TV seriesStrong· 1 shared
  32. Tube TalesArmando Iannucci1999 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  33. Tropic Thunder: Rain of MadnessSteve Coogan2008 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  34. Nighty NightRebecca FrontSteve Coogan2004 · TV seriesStrong· 2 shared
  35. Doctor Who: The Time of the DoctorPeter Capaldi2013 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  36. Doctor Who: Last ChristmasPeter Capaldi2014 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  37. Time BanditsMichael Palin1981 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  38. Can Elon Musk Rule the World?Armando Iannucci2025 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  39. The Lair of the White WormPeter Capaldi1988 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  40. Monty Python's The Meaning of LifeMichael Palin1983 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  41. Monty Python Live at the Hollywood BowlMichael Palin1982 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  42. The Tony Ferrino PhenomenonSteve Coogan1997 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  43. How Are You? It's Alan (Partridge)Steve Coogan2025 · TV seriesNotable· 1 shared
  44. House of 9Peter Capaldi2005 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  45. Life of BrianMichael Palin1979 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  46. Doctor Who: The Husbands of River SongPeter Capaldi2015 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  47. And Now for Something Completely DifferentMichael Palin1971 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  48. Paul Calf's Video DiarySteve Coogan1993 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
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    Pauline Calf's Wedding VideoSteve Coogan1994 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  50. Monty Python's Flying CircusMichael Palin1969 · TV seriesNotable· 1 shared
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    Brain CandySteve Coogan2003 · TV seriesNotable· 1 shared
  52. Monty Python and the Holy GrailMichael Palin1975 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  53. Britain's Best SitcomArmando Iannucci2004 · TV seriesNotable· 1 shared
  54. Alan Partridge Presents: The Cream of British ComedySteve Coogan2005 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  55. Steve Coogan: Live 'n' LewdSteve Coogan1994 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  56. The HustleChris Addison2019 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  57. DownhillJulia Louis-DreyfusJesse Armstrong2020 · FilmNotable· 2 shared
  58. BreedersChris Addison2020 · TV seriesNotable· 1 shared
  59. MindhornSteve CooganSean Foley2016 · FilmNotable· 2 shared
  60. The Parole OfficerSteve Coogan2001 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  61. Alan Partridge - StratagemSteve Coogan2023 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  62. Alan Partridge's Scissored IsleSteve Coogan2016 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  63. Appointment with Dr. TerribleSteve Coogan2003 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  64. The IT CrowdChris Morris2006 · TV seriesNotable· 1 shared
  65. PhilomenaSteve Coogan2013 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  66. Watership DownPeter Capaldi2018 · TV seriesNotable· 1 shared
  67. Peep ShowJesse Armstrong2003 · TV seriesNotable· 2 shared
  68. Dr Terrible's House of HorribleSteve Coogan2001 · TV seriesNotable· 1 shared
  69. The Lost KingSteve Coogan2022 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  70. Marion and Geoff: A Small Summer PartySteve Coogan2001 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  71. The HourPeter Capaldi2011 · TV seriesNotable· 1 shared
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    Incident on the Northern LineJesse Armstrong2015 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  73. AD/BC: A Rock OperaSteve Coogan2004 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  74. The Eichmann ShowRebecca Front2015 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  75. A Fish Called WandaMichael Palin1988 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  76. Toast of LondonDoon Mackichan2013 · TV seriesFaint· 1 shared
  77. ModiglianiPeter Capaldi2004 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  78. Dangerous LiaisonsPeter Capaldi1988 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  79. Smilla's Sense of SnowPeter Capaldi1997 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  80. The Private Life of Samuel PepysSteve Coogan2003 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  81. JabberwockyMichael Palin1977 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  82. Cruise of the GodsSteve Coogan2002 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
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    DoubtSteve Coogan2013 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  84. You Hurt My FeelingsJulia Louis-Dreyfus2023 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  85. The Look of LoveSteve CooganChris Addison2013 · FilmFaint· 2 shared
  86. Local HeroPeter Capaldi1983 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  87. The MusketeersPeter Capaldi2014 · TV seriesFaint· 1 shared
  88. Fierce CreaturesMichael Palin1997 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  89. I Am Not an AnimalSteve Coogan2004 · TV seriesFaint· 1 shared
  90. Monkey MischiefSteve Coogan2009 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  91. Marion and GeoffSteve Coogan2000 · TV seriesFaint· 1 shared
  92. Enough SaidJulia Louis-Dreyfus2013 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  93. Snow CakeSteve Coogan2006 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  94. PlebsDoon Mackichan2013 · TV seriesFaint· 1 shared
  95. Fresh MeatJesse Armstrong2011 · TV seriesFaint· 1 shared
  96. MountainheadJesse Armstrong2025 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  97. MaxPeter Capaldi2002 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  98. Black MirrorChris MorrisPeter Capaldi2011 · TV seriesFaint· 3 shared
  99. High & DrySteve Coogan2018 · TV seriesFaint· 1 shared
  100. Sensitive SkinSteve Coogan2005 · TV seriesFaint· 1 shared
  101. King of FridgesSteve Coogan2004 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  102. NaqoyqatsiJulia Louis-Dreyfus2002 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  103. The Making of Marie AntoinetteSteve Coogan2007 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  104. The New Adventures of Old ChristineJulia Louis-Dreyfus2006 · TV seriesFaint· 1 shared
  105. The Penguin LessonsSteve Coogan2025 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  106. NorthJulia Louis-Dreyfus1994 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  107. Knock at the CabinNikki Amuka-Bird2023 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  108. PlanesJulia Louis-Dreyfus2013 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  109. The WitchfinderSteve Coogan2022 · TV seriesFaint· 1 shared
  110. LewisRebecca Front2007 · TV seriesFaint· 1 shared
  111. Combat SheepSteve Coogan2001 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  112. DancerSteve Coogan2016 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  113. The Fifth EstatePeter Capaldi2013 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  114. Fathers' DayJulia Louis-Dreyfus1997 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  115. 24 Hour Party PeopleSteve Coogan2002 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  116. SuccessionJesse Armstrong2018 · TV seriesFaint· 1 shared
  117. The FixSteve Coogan1997 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  118. The Suicide SquadPeter Capaldi2021 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  119. TuesdayJulia Louis-Dreyfus2024 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  120. Doctor WhoPeter Capaldi2005 · TV seriesFaint· 3 shared
  121. OnwardJulia Louis-Dreyfus2020 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  122. A Bug's LifeJulia Louis-Dreyfus1998 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  123. Coogan's RunnerSteve Coogan2003 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  124. Christopher RobinPeter Capaldi2018 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  125. Ideal HomeSteve Coogan2018 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  126. Robbie the Reindeer: Hooves of FireSteve Coogan1999 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  127. World War ZPeter Capaldi2013 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  128. Marie AntoinetteSteve Coogan2006 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  129. PaddingtonPeter Capaldi2014 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  130. Hamlet 2Steve Coogan2008 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  131. You PeopleJulia Louis-Dreyfus2023 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  132. The Trip to SpainSteve Coogan2017 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  133. Thunderbolts*Julia Louis-Dreyfus2025 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  134. Paddington 2Peter Capaldi2017 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  135. War and PeaceRebecca Front2016 · TV seriesFaint· 1 shared
  136. Happy EndingsSteve Coogan2005 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  137. QuarryNikki Amuka-Bird2016 · TV seriesFaint· 1 shared
  138. Absolutely AnythingAlan YentobMichael Palin2015 · FilmFaint· 2 shared
  139. The DinnerSteve Coogan2017 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  140. SkinsChris AddisonPeter Capaldi2007 · TV seriesFaint· 2 shared
  141. Good OmensDoon Mackichan2019 · TV seriesFaint· 1 shared
  142. GreedSteve Coogan2019 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  143. The TripSteve Coogan2011 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  144. Prime SuspectPeter Capaldi1991 · TV seriesFaint· 1 shared
  145. The Trip to ItalySteve Coogan2014 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  146. A Cock and Bull StorySteve Coogan2005 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  147. TorchwoodPeter CapaldiNikki Amuka-Bird2006 · TV seriesFaint· 2 shared
  148. SurvivorsNikki Amuka-Bird2008 · TV seriesFaint· 1 shared
  149. The BorrowersDoon Mackichan1997 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  150. The Rutles: All You Need Is CashMichael Palin1978 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  151. RumoursNikki Amuka-Bird2024 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  152. Irreplaceable YouSteve Coogan2018 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  153. BrazilMichael Palin1985 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  154. OldNikki Amuka-Bird2021 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  155. The AlibiSteve Coogan2006 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  156. LutherNikki Amuka-Bird2010 · TV seriesFaint· 1 shared
  157. Mock the WeekChris Addison2005 · TV seriesFaint· 1 shared
  158. Down a Dark HallRebecca Front2018 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  159. Hannah and Her SistersJulia Louis-Dreyfus1986 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  160. SeinfeldJulia Louis-Dreyfus1989 · TV seriesFaint· 1 shared
  161. Night at the Museum: Secret of the TombSteve Coogan2014 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  162. Uncle Wormsley's ChristmasSteve Coogan2012 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  163. Stan & OllieSteve Coogan2018 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  164. Northern SoulSteve Coogan2014 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  165. Wild About HarryDoon Mackichan2000 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  166. LegendsSteve Coogan2026 · TV seriesFaint· 1 shared
  167. Death Comes to PemberleyRebecca Front2013 · TV seriesFaint· 1 shared
  168. Avengers: Secret WarsJulia Louis-Dreyfus2027 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  169. The Mighty BooshSteve Coogan2004 · TV seriesFaint· 1 shared
  170. The DoubleChris Morris2014 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  171. ClassPeter Capaldi2016 · TV seriesFaint· 1 shared
  172. DenialNikki Amuka-Bird2016 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  173. Jupiter AscendingNikki Amuka-Bird2015 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  174. Soul ManJulia Louis-Dreyfus1986 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  175. Deconstructing HarryJulia Louis-Dreyfus1997 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  176. PersuasionNikki Amuka-Bird2022 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  177. TrollJulia Louis-Dreyfus1986 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  178. Around the World in 80 DaysSteve Coogan2004 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  179. The OutfitNikki Amuka-Bird2022 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  180. The Vicar of DibleyPeter Capaldi1994 · TV seriesFaint· 1 shared
  181. Arthur ChristmasMichael Palin2011 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  182. National Lampoon's Christmas VacationJulia Louis-Dreyfus1989 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  183. Animal FarmJulia Louis-Dreyfus1999 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  184. Would I Lie to You?Armando IannucciDoon Mackichan2007 · TV seriesFaint· 4 shared
  185. TaskmasterArmando Iannucci2015 · TV seriesFaint· 1 shared
  186. The Graham Norton ShowPeter CapaldiMichael Palin2007 · TV seriesFaint· 4 shared
  187. What Maisie KnewSteve Coogan2013 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  188. Down Cemetery RoadNatalie Bailey2025 · TV seriesFaint· 1 shared
  189. A Private WarNikki Amuka-Bird2018 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  190. Doctor Who: The Day of the DoctorPeter Capaldi2013 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  191. PatriotChris Addison2015 · TV seriesFaint· 1 shared
  192. The Indian in the CupboardSteve Coogan1995 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  193. Tropic ThunderSteve Coogan2008 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  194. Despicable Me 2Steve Coogan2013 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  195. The Professor and the MadmanSteve Coogan2019 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  196. The AeronautsRebecca Front2019 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  197. The Sheep DetectivesJulia Louis-Dreyfus2026 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  198. Black Panther: Wakanda ForeverJulia Louis-Dreyfus2022 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  199. Hitman's Wife's BodyguardRebecca Front2021 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  200. Night at the Museum: Battle of the SmithsonianSteve Coogan2009 · FilmFaint· 1 shared