The Academy of Armando
Synopsis
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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Armando Iannucci
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Alan Yentob
Self - Presenter
Peter Capaldi
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Chris Morris
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Steve Coogan
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Doon Mackichan
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Rebecca Front
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Michael Palin
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Julia Louis-Dreyfus
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Chris Addison
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Nikki Amuka-Bird
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Jesse Armstrong
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Marina Hyde
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Ian Martin
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Natalie Bailey
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Paddy Delaney
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Sean Foley
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Catherine Abbott
- Original Title
- The Academy of Armando
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 15m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Catherine Abbott
Catherine Abbott
Department Leadership Roster
Catherine Abbott
Director
Catherine Abbott
Producer
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What is The Academy of Armando about?
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.
Who directed The Academy of Armando?
The Academy of Armando was directed by Catherine Abbott.
Who stars in The Academy of Armando?
The principal cast of The Academy of Armando includes Armando Iannucci, Alan Yentob, Peter Capaldi, Chris Morris, Steve Coogan.
When was The Academy of Armando released and how long is it?
The Academy of Armando was released in 2025 with a total runtime of 1h 15m.