Armando Iannucci

Armando Iannucci is a multi-award-winning Scottish satirist, director and producer celebrated for defining the landscape of modern political comedy. He is the creative force behind iconic British productions such as The Thick Of It, which popularised the term ‘omnishambles’, and the Oscar-nominated film In The Loop. His work on the HBO hit series Veep earned him two Emmy Awards for Outstanding Comedy Series and Outstanding Writing, cementing his reputation as a premier observer of international power dynamics. His career includes the co-creation of the enduring character Alan Partridge alongside Steve Coogan, spanning radio, television and the feature film Alpha Papa. Iannucci’s versatility is further evidenced by his direction of the historical satire The Death of Stalin and his unique adaptation of The Personal History of David Copperfield. Beyond the screen, he is a dedicated advocate for classical music, having hosted BBC Radio 3 programmes and written an opera libretto. Most recently, he expanded his portfolio with the HBO space comedy Avenue 5 and continues to be a prominent voice in British media through appearances on programmes like Question Time. Organisations book Iannucci for his unmatched ability to dissect complex political and social structures through sharp, intelligent narrative and his perspective on the evolving role of satire in the contemporary world. On stage, Armando Iannucci is best known for talks on Television Comedy, Political Satire, Film Making and Writing. Audiences leave with a clear, practical view of the subject rather than a generic overview — every keynote is shaped around the brief and the room. Their work resonates with leaders across Arts & Culture, Entertainment and Film & Theatre, where the themes translate directly into team decisions, customer experience and growth strategy. Armando Iannucci is regularly booked for Performers and Entertainer, adapting tone, length and format to suit the event — from a 20-minute opener to a full conference keynote with Q&A. Based in UK, Armando Iannucci travels internationally for engagements. To check availability or request a tailored brief for your event, send an enquiry and we'll come back with fees, dates and a short summary of how Armando Iannucci would approach your audience.