Armando Iannucci is one of the most successful comedy writers and producers working today. In 1991 he received widespread acclaim for the satirical Radio 4 programme On The Hour, which he reinvented with co-writer Chris Morris as the multiple award-winning The Day Today (BBC2). Working with Steve Coogan, Peter Baynham and Patrick Marber, he also oversaw the creation and development of comedy character Alan Partridge, and turned performer himself with satirical show The Saturday Night Armistice. He has written a number of books including Facts and Fancies and The Audacity of Hype.
