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Scottish Sun
3 days ago
- Business
- Scottish Sun
Subway rolls out big menu change adding much-loved British dish to 170 new sites
SUBWAY fans are in for a treat – the sandwich chain is keeping its jacket potato trial on the menu for longer than expected. The new Spudway meal, which launched back in February, has proved so popular it's now being extended until September 2025. Advertisement 2 The new Spudway meal launched in February, and has proved to be a fan-favourite Credit: Subway 2 The restaurants has now extended the trial until September 2025 Credit: Getty The dish – Subway's take on the British classic baked potato – has been on trial at 170 restaurants across the UK and was originally due to wrap up by mid-April. But with booming sales and more hungry customers through the doors, the chain has decided to give the fluffy fan-favourite a longer run. The Spudway lets diners build their own meal with toppings like: Cheese & Beans Tuna Mayo & Cheese Taco Beef & Cheese You can also pick from any classic Subway fillings, including Chicken Tikka, Steak & Cheese, and even Veggie Delite. Advertisement Each Spudway can be bought solo or as part of a meal deal – with a drink and cookie or crisps included. Prices start at £4.29, but this varies on location, so be sure to check out your closest branch for more accurate pricing. The move comes after Subway saw the potato range boost sales and footfall in its trial stores. Cathy Goodwin, Subway's Interim Director of Innovation & Culinary, said: 'Spudway has been a huge success – it's a fun twist on a comfort food Brits already love, and guests clearly can't get enough.' Advertisement Subway franchisees also gave the dish the thumbs up. BISH, MASH, BOSH Your mashed potato will be fluffier & richer if you try TV chef's key step Matt King, who runs multiple branches in Lincoln, said:'The response has been incredible. Our regulars are loving the extra choice – and we're seeing new faces too. It's been a win all round.' The menu shake-up followed the launch of its hot cross bun toasties which it released in March for Easter. The spiced sweet bread, which cost £1.79 was available to buy at all Subway stores across the UK, until April. Advertisement Fans can check if a Spudway is available at their local by heading to If it keeps sizzling through summer, a nationwide rollout could be on the cards before the end of the year. Full list of participating Subway stores HERE is the full list of Subway stores participating in the trial: 27 The Burges, Coventry 18 Leeming Street, Mansfield 110-112 Narborough Road, Leicester 83 New Square, Chesterfield Foreman Street, Nottingham 342 High Street, Lincoln Landmere Lane, Edwalton 71 Long Street, Leicester 31-32 Market Place, Leicester 12 High Street, Coventry 359 Derby Road, Nottingham 12 Harefield Road, Nuneaton 208 West Street, Sheffield Orchard Square Shopping Centre, Sheffield Archer Exchange, Lower Parliament Street 1 Midland Way, Nottingham 195 Uppingham Road, Leicester 36A Belgrave Gate, Leicester 37 Granby Street, Leicester 9 Quinton Parade, Coventry 74A Walsgrave Road, Coventry 37 Ashby Road, Loughborough Fletcher Mall, Leicester 7 Guildhall Street, Lincoln 14 High Street, Rotherham Eastgate Business Park, Burton Upon Trent Victoria House, Derby 13 Clifton Road, Rugby Pride Park, Derby 237 Fulwood Road, Sheffield 18 Market Place, Long Eaton 9A Castle Street, Hinckley 54 Lockhurst Lane, Coventry West Orchards Shopping Centre, Coventry 64 High Street, Grantham 76 The Parade, Oadby 23 St Nicholas Place, Leicester 413 Saffron Lane, Leicester Beechdale Road, Nottingham Victoria Centre, Nottingham 32 Carrington Street, Nottingham 712-716 Mansfield Road, Woodthorpe 22 High Street, Alfreton Jubilee Crescent, Coventry Horeston Grange Shopping Centre, Nuneaton 37 Abbey End, Kenilworth 446 Nottingham Road, Chaddesden 58 Bath Street, Ilkeston 7 Spa Lane, Retford 9 High Street, Lutterworth 11 Cheapside, Leicester Top Valley Way, Tesco Extra Retail 23 Bridge Place, Worksop Westfield Centre, Derby 827 Osmaston Road, Derby Giltbrook Retail Park, Nottingham 134 Queens Road, Nottingham Lakeside Point, Lakeside View 38 The Arcade, Sheffield Valley Centertainment, Sheffield 63 Humberstone Gate, Leicester Braunstone Gate, Leicester Arena Shopping Park, Coventry Central Park, Rugby Flying Horse Garage, Shaw Lane 1284A Melton Road, Leicester Lady Bay Retail Park, Meadow Lane 51 Earlsdon Street, Earlsdon 53 Southgate, Sleaford 86-88 Eastgate, Louth 515A Burton Road, Littleover 80 Queens Road, Nuneaton 306 Normanton Road, Derby Crystal Peaks Shopping Mall, Sheffield 16 Farndon Road, Newark St James Service Station, Hinckley Road 359B Sheffield Road, Chesterfield Aylestone Road, Leicester 341 Glossop Road, Sheffield 96 The Moor, Sheffield Kingsway Retail Park, Derby Hepworth Retail Park, Coppice Side Junction 1 Retail Park, Leicester Road 82 Queens Road, Leicester Tesco Extra, Lockoford Lane BP Petrol Station, Greenland Road 112-118 Evington Road, Leicester Spar, Gramercy Park, Banner Lane Octagon Shopping Centre, Derby Parkway Retail Park, Cricket Inn Road St Annes Drive, Worksop Victoria Retail Park Markham Lane, M1 Commerce Park M1 Motorway Jct 30/31, Woodall Fulmar Close, Sandlands Court Gallagher Retail Park, Coventry Bermuda Park, St Davids Way 257 Newark Road, North Hykeham Woodhouse Road, Mansfield Arleston Lane, Derby Cannon Park Shopping Centre, Coventry Beaumond Cross, Newark Derby Road, Langley Mill Loughborough Road, Ruddington 4 High Street, Melton Mowbray Spar, Corringham Road, Gainsborough Bolingbroke Road, Fairfield Ind Est Spar, Bridge End Garage, Bridge End Road Suffolk Road, Sheffield Lutterworth Road, Nuneaton Parkgate Retail Park, Rotherham Broom Leys Road, Coalville A38 Mackworth Island, Derby Valley Road, Melton Mowbray NWE Road, Lincoln Lutterworth Road, Burbage, Hinckley 57 King Street, Sheffield 37 Cornmarket, Derby Apex Court, Hinckley M6 Motorway Jct 3/4, Highfield Lane Leicester Forest East, M1 Motorway Jct 21/21A Warney Road, Darley Dale BP Bramall Lane, Sheffield Darwin Plaza, Wragby Road HKS Sandringham, 270 Melton Road Marlborough Square, Coalville Welcome Break, M1 Motorway, Sheffield Green Arbour Road, Thurcroft Lincoln Street, Nottingham Thorpe on the Hill, Middle Lane Spar/BP Service Station, Birchwood Avenue Fletchamstead Highway, Coventry Hickings Lane, Nottingham The Rushes, Loughborough Station Street, Burton Upon Trent Meadowhall Interchange, Sheffield 503 Hucknall Road, Nottingham Campus Centre, De Montfort University BP Charnwood Service Station, Ashby Road Archer Road, Sheffield University of Derby, Kedleston Road Shell Belvedere Service Station, Belvedere Road Willenhall Lane, Coventry 16 Sherwood Street, Warsop BP Rugby Service Station, Lawford Road The Royal Oak, Leicester Road 1278 London Road, Derby University Hospital Coventry & Warwickshire Rotherham Interchange, College Walk Rutland Street, Ilkeston Swanwick Service Station, Old Swanwick Colliery Road Texaco Walsgrave Service Station, Hinckley Road Far Gosford Street, Coventry Granby Retail Park, Allendale Road Ashfield Precinct, Kirkby in Ashfield Vesuvius, Spinella Road East Service Road, Derby Beighton Park Service Station, Sheffield Ashby Road, Loughborough Low Pavement, Chesterfield Portland Building, University Park Campus Royal Derby Hospital, Uttoxeter Road Park Farm Shopping Centre, Derby South Derby Services, Etwall Road Forbes Park, Field Farm Road Clay Cross Spar Phoenix Park, Nottingham Road Apollo Retail Park, Hucknall Lane What's new at Burger King Elsewhere, earlier this month, Burger King unveiled its 'biggest' menu shake-up in years. These included the all-new Kansas BBQ Chicken Fries, alongside returning favourites like the Bacon Caesar Gourmet Kings and the fiery Spicy Mayo range. Advertisement Topping the menu shake-up was the Kansas BBQ Chicken Fries — a sweet and smoky twist on the fan-favourite snack. The new Kansas BBQ King Box, includes a BBQ Chicken Stacker, four Kansas BBQ Chicken Fries, regular fries and a drink, will be hitting menus for £5.99. Changes at McDonald's Whilst, rivals McDonald's recently launched its first-ever Breakfast Saver Menu, with bites starting from as little as 79p. On May 7, in selected branches, McDonald's launched a variety of bargain breakfasts: Advertisement Saver Bacon Roll - £2.19 Sausage Sandwich - £1.99 Cheesy Bacon Flatbread - £1.99 Hash Brown - £1.59 Apple Slices - 79p Porridge - £1.69 Tropicana Apple or Orange juice - £1.89 Breakfast is served from 5am to 11am every day of the week, making it the perfect choice for those early starts. The fast food is serving up favourites like the Cheesy Bacon Flatbread (£1.99), Saver Bacon Roll (£2.19), and porridge pots (£1.69). The Breakfast Saver Menu was launched on May 7 across 332 UK restaurants in the North of the country for a short period of time. The home of the Golden Arches also saw the return of the McSpicy X Frank's RedHot on the same day. Advertisement
The Sun
3 days ago
- Business
- The Sun
Subway rolls out big menu change adding much-loved British dish to 170 new sites
SUBWAY fans are in for a treat – the sandwich chain is keeping its jacket potato trial on the menu for longer than expected. The new Spudway meal, which launched back in February, has proved so popular it's now being extended until September 2025. 2 The dish – Subway's take on the British classic baked potato – has been on trial at 170 restaurants across the UK and was originally due to wrap up by mid-April. But with booming sales and more hungry customers through the doors, the chain has decided to give the fluffy fan-favourite a longer run. The Spudway lets diners build their own meal with toppings like: Cheese & Beans Tuna Mayo & Cheese Taco Beef & Cheese You can also pick from any classic Subway fillings, including Chicken Tikka, Steak & Cheese, and even Veggie Delite. Each Spudway can be bought solo or as part of a meal deal – with a drink and cookie or crisps included. Prices start at £4.29, but this varies on location, so be sure to check out your closest branch for more accurate pricing. The move comes after Subway saw the potato range boost sales and footfall in its trial stores. Cathy Goodwin, Subway's Interim Director of Innovation & Culinary, said: 'Spudway has been a huge success – it's a fun twist on a comfort food Brits already love, and guests clearly can't get enough.' Subway franchisees also gave the dish the thumbs up. BISH, MASH, BOSH Your mashed potato will be fluffier & richer if you try TV chef's key step Matt King, who runs multiple branches in Lincoln, said:'The response has been incredible. Our regulars are loving the extra choice – and we're seeing new faces too. It's been a win all round.' The menu shake-up followed the launch of i ts hot cross bun toasties which it released in March for Easter. The spiced sweet bread, which cost £1.79 was available to buy at all Subway stores across the UK, until April. Fans can check if a Spudway is available at their local by heading to If it keeps sizzling through summer, a nationwide rollout could be on the cards before the end of the year. Full list of participating Subway stores HERE is the full list of Subway stores participating in the trial: 27 The Burges, Coventry 18 Leeming Street, Mansfield 110-112 Narborough Road, Leicester 83 New Square, Chesterfield Foreman Street, Nottingham 342 High Street, Lincoln Landmere Lane, Edwalton 71 Long Street, Leicester 31-32 Market Place, Leicester 12 High Street, Coventry 359 Derby Road, Nottingham 12 Harefield Road, Nuneaton 208 West Street, Sheffield Orchard Square Shopping Centre, Sheffield Archer Exchange, Lower Parliament Street 1 Midland Way, Nottingham 195 Uppingham Road, Leicester 36A Belgrave Gate, Leicester 37 Granby Street, Leicester 9 Quinton Parade, Coventry 74A Walsgrave Road, Coventry 37 Ashby Road, Loughborough Fletcher Mall, Leicester 7 Guildhall Street, Lincoln 14 High Street, Rotherham Eastgate Business Park, Burton Upon Trent Victoria House, Derby 13 Clifton Road, Rugby Pride Park, Derby 237 Fulwood Road, Sheffield 18 Market Place, Long Eaton 9A Castle Street, Hinckley 54 Lockhurst Lane, Coventry West Orchards Shopping Centre, Coventry 64 High Street, Grantham 76 The Parade, Oadby 23 St Nicholas Place, Leicester 413 Saffron Lane, Leicester Beechdale Road, Nottingham Victoria Centre, Nottingham 32 Carrington Street, Nottingham 712-716 Mansfield Road, Woodthorpe 22 High Street, Alfreton Jubilee Crescent, Coventry Horeston Grange Shopping Centre, Nuneaton 37 Abbey End, Kenilworth 446 Nottingham Road, Chaddesden 58 Bath Street, Ilkeston 7 Spa Lane, Retford 9 High Street, Lutterworth 11 Cheapside, Leicester Top Valley Way, Tesco Extra Retail 23 Bridge Place, Worksop Westfield Centre, Derby 827 Osmaston Road, Derby Giltbrook Retail Park, Nottingham 134 Queens Road, Nottingham Lakeside Point, Lakeside View 38 The Arcade, Sheffield Valley Centertainment, Sheffield 63 Humberstone Gate, Leicester Braunstone Gate, Leicester Arena Shopping Park, Coventry Central Park, Rugby Flying Horse Garage, Shaw Lane 1284A Melton Road, Leicester Lady Bay Retail Park, Meadow Lane 51 Earlsdon Street, Earlsdon 53 Southgate, Sleaford 86-88 Eastgate, Louth 515A Burton Road, Littleover 80 Queens Road, Nuneaton 306 Normanton Road, Derby Crystal Peaks Shopping Mall, Sheffield 16 Farndon Road, Newark St James Service Station, Hinckley Road 359B Sheffield Road, Chesterfield Aylestone Road, Leicester 341 Glossop Road, Sheffield 96 The Moor, Sheffield Kingsway Retail Park, Derby Hepworth Retail Park, Coppice Side Junction 1 Retail Park, Leicester Road 82 Queens Road, Leicester Tesco Extra, Lockoford Lane BP Petrol Station, Greenland Road 112-118 Evington Road, Leicester Spar, Gramercy Park, Banner Lane Octagon Shopping Centre, Derby Parkway Retail Park, Cricket Inn Road St Annes Drive, Worksop Victoria Retail Park Markham Lane, M1 Commerce Park M1 Motorway Jct 30/31, Woodall Fulmar Close, Sandlands Court Gallagher Retail Park, Coventry Bermuda Park, St Davids Way 257 Newark Road, North Hykeham Woodhouse Road, Mansfield Arleston Lane, Derby Cannon Park Shopping Centre, Coventry Beaumond Cross, Newark Derby Road, Langley Mill Loughborough Road, Ruddington 4 High Street, Melton Mowbray Spar, Corringham Road, Gainsborough Bolingbroke Road, Fairfield Ind Est Spar, Bridge End Garage, Bridge End Road Suffolk Road, Sheffield Lutterworth Road, Nuneaton Parkgate Retail Park, Rotherham Broom Leys Road, Coalville A38 Mackworth Island, Derby Valley Road, Melton Mowbray NWE Road, Lincoln Lutterworth Road, Burbage, Hinckley 57 King Street, Sheffield 37 Cornmarket, Derby Apex Court, Hinckley M6 Motorway Jct 3/4, Highfield Lane Leicester Forest East, M1 Motorway Jct 21/21A Warney Road, Darley Dale BP Bramall Lane, Sheffield Darwin Plaza, Wragby Road HKS Sandringham, 270 Melton Road Marlborough Square, Coalville Welcome Break, M1 Motorway, Sheffield Green Arbour Road, Thurcroft Lincoln Street, Nottingham Thorpe on the Hill, Middle Lane Spar/BP Service Station, Birchwood Avenue Fletchamstead Highway, Coventry Hickings Lane, Nottingham The Rushes, Loughborough Station Street, Burton Upon Trent Meadowhall Interchange, Sheffield 503 Hucknall Road, Nottingham Campus Centre, De Montfort University BP Charnwood Service Station, Ashby Road Archer Road, Sheffield University of Derby, Kedleston Road Shell Belvedere Service Station, Belvedere Road Willenhall Lane, Coventry 16 Sherwood Street, Warsop BP Rugby Service Station, Lawford Road The Royal Oak, Leicester Road 1278 London Road, Derby University Hospital Coventry & Warwickshire Rotherham Interchange, College Walk Rutland Street, Ilkeston Swanwick Service Station, Old Swanwick Colliery Road Texaco Walsgrave Service Station, Hinckley Road Far Gosford Street, Coventry Granby Retail Park, Allendale Road Ashfield Precinct, Kirkby in Ashfield Vesuvius, Spinella Road East Service Road, Derby Beighton Park Service Station, Sheffield Ashby Road, Loughborough Low Pavement, Chesterfield Portland Building, University Park Campus Royal Derby Hospital, Uttoxeter Road Park Farm Shopping Centre, Derby South Derby Services, Etwall Road Forbes Park, Field Farm Road Clay Cross Spar Phoenix Park, Nottingham Road Apollo Retail Park, Hucknall Lane What's new at Burger King Elsewhere, earlier this month, Burger King unveiled its 'biggest' menu shake-up in years. These included the all-new Kansas BBQ Chicken Fries, alongside returning favourites like the Bacon Caesar Gourmet Kings and the fiery Spicy Mayo range. Topping the menu shake-up was the Kansas BBQ Chicken Fries — a sweet and smoky twist on the fan-favourite snack. The new Kansas BBQ King Box, includes a BBQ Chicken Stacker, four Kansas BBQ Chicken Fries, regular fries and a drink, will be hitting menus for £5.99. Changes at McDonald's Whilst, rivals McDonald's recently launched its first-ever Breakfast Saver Menu, with bites starting from as little as 79p. On May 7, in selected branches, McDonald's launched a variety of bargain breakfasts: Saver Bacon Roll - £2.19 Sausage Sandwich - £1.99 Cheesy Bacon Flatbread - £1.99 Hash Brown - £1.59 Apple Slices - 79p Porridge - £1.69 Tropicana Apple or Orange juice - £1.89 Breakfast is served from 5am to 11am every day of the week, making it the perfect choice for those early starts. The fast food is serving up favourites like the Cheesy Bacon Flatbread (£1.99), Saver Bacon Roll (£2.19), and porridge pots (£1.69). The Breakfast Saver Menu was launched on May 7 across 332 UK restaurants in the North of the country for a short period of time. The home of the Golden Arches also saw the return of the McSpicy X Frank's RedHot on the same day. How to save money on your takeaway TAKEAWAYS taste great but they can hit you hard on your wallet. Here are some tips on how to save on your delivery: Cashback websites - TopCashback and Quidco will pay you to order your takeaway through them. They're paid by retailers for every click that comes to their website from the cashback site, which eventually trickles down to you. So you'll get cashback on orders placed through them. Discount codes - Check sites like VoucherCodes for any discount codes you can use to get money off your order. Buy it from the shops - Okay, it might not taste exactly the same but you'll save the most money by picking up your favourite dish from your local supermarket. Student discounts - If you're in full-time education or a member of the National Students Union then you may be able to get a discount of up to 15 per cent off the bill. It's always worth asking before you place your order.
Daily Mail
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Super Hans actor Matt King launches into furious tirade at fans for posting 'f***ing Peep Show quotes' on his Instagram and threatens to block them
Peep Show actor Matt King seemingly isn't the biggest fan of the iconic show after ranting at fans who posted his character's quotes on his Instagram page. Matt, who plays the erratic but lovable Super Hans, portrayed the character for the duration of the show's run, from 2003 to 2015. But there is seemingly no love lost between Matt and the show, as he threatened to block his followers for referencing the programme on his page. In a new update shared to his platform, Matt shared a selfie after going on a walk at 5am in the morning before heading back for a 'mushroom coffee'. He wrote: 'Morning all. Couldn't sleep last night so went for a walk at 5am. Couple of mugs of mushroom coffee when I got back and now I feel like could go for a good forty minutes before giving up on the day. Remember, always give up when things get tough. MK [purple heart emoji]'. From A-list scandals and red carpet mishaps to exclusive pictures and viral moments, subscribe to the Daily Mail's new showbiz newsletter to stay in the loop. In a new update shared to his platform, Matt shared a selfie after going on a walk at 5am in the morning before heading back for a 'mushroom coffee' Someone suggested that he have a 'relaxing bit of crack' to wind down, which is a reference to one of his famous quotes from the show - Matt was less than impressed. Hitting back at the comment, he raged: 'Hitting me with f***ing Peep Show quotes will get you blocked my child.' When someone asked 'do you not like it?', and Matt fired back: 'What do you think?' While fans continued to flood the thread with other memorable quotes, Matt stopped responding to them after making it plain he didn't appreciate them. Elsewhere on the post, Matt warned others that they had 'one strike' after they also shared different Peep Show quotes on his page. One joked about the time Super Hans accidentally ran to Windsor while another poked fun his 'mad for olives' quote - both earning a telling off from Matt. When another person in the comments brought up his 'no logo on the foam' line, he told them to 'let it go'. Matt famously played Super Hans in the show created by Andrew O'Connor, Jesse Armstrong and Sam Bain, opposite comedy duo David Mitchell and Robert Webb. Someone suggested that he have a 'relaxing bit of crack' to wind down, which is a reference to one of his famous quotes from the show - Matt was less than impressed Elsewhere on the post, Matt warned others that they had 'one strike' after they also shared different Peep Show quotes on his page When another person in the comments brought up his 'no logo on the foam' line, he told them to 'let it go' It followed the lives of the horrifyingly relatable flatmates Mark and Jez, played by David and Robert, using a unique point-of-view filming style. The two friends are two polar opposite friends who met at the fictional Dartmouth University and went on to live in Mark's flat, in the made-up Zodiac House in South London. Mark owns the flat and frequently references Jeremy's resistance to playing rent and his abuse of the home, thanks to his love of weed and reluctance to work. Super Hans was a fan-favourite character, known for his hilariously wacky and drug-addled one-liners and destructive behaviour. Before landing the part, Matt worked as a chef in Australia, where he met comedian Jimeoin McKeown, who encouraged him to become a stand-up. After 15 years of working as a comic, he was discovered by the Peep Show creators at Edinburgh Fringe, who deemed him perfect for the role of Super Hans. Though back in 2018, it was previously revealed by creator Sam that the part was originally written with Danny Dyer in mind. The role shot Matt into fame, with him going on to land roles in Skins, Doctor Who, Spirited, Paddington and The End of the F***ing World, and writing his own sitcom starring Alan Davies, Whites. It followed the lives of the horrifyingly relatable flatmates Mark and Jez, played by David and Robert, using a unique point-of-view filming style (pictured) In 2019, he also starred in Sam Fender's music video for his single Saturday, showing him doing an interpretative dance routine. But despite being most recognised for his work on Peep Show, Matt revealed he often doesn't remember many of his famous lines, that fans like to reference to him. In 2023, he shocked followers when he took to Twitter to confess he had never watched the critically acclaimed show. He wrote: 'Yes, sometimes I do forget things Hans said in Peep Show. Because I've never sat down and watched an episode. Ever. 'Mainly cos I hate watching myself. So some of the very funny things I said TWENTY f***ing years ago, may on occasion, slip my mind.' Poking fun at Super Hans' famous line: 'I'll tell you what, that crack is really more-ish' he added the hashtag: '#thiscrackisreallyaddictive'. However, last year Matt joking revealed what it would take to film a Peep Show reunion, after fans called for the cast to get back together in response to a viral meme following Noel and Liam Gallagher announcing Oasis' reunion tour. Matt reshared the photo of the brothers alongside one of him with David and Robert which had the caption: 'The reunion we got versus the reunion we wanted.' The role shot Matt into fame, with him going on to land roles in Skins, Doctor Who, Spirited, Paddington and The End of the F***ing World, and writing his own sitcom starring Alan Davies, Whites (pictured in Time Bandits last year with Lisa Kudrow) But despite being most recognised for his work on Peep Show, Matt revealed he doesn't remember many of his famous lines as he had never watched the critically acclaimed show He wrote: 'My mate just sent me this from Australia. I hate memes but this one made me smile. And seriously, I reckon Dave, Rob and myself would consider doing it if we got to split £80 million quid.' Matt then went on to reference the huge backlash Oasis faced as ticket prices shot up due to 'high demand', leading to calls for so-called 'dynamic pricing' for shows to be banned. He added: 'But then again, I wouldn't stitch up my own fans like that. Swings and roundabouts. MK'. Fans commented on Matt's post, urging him to initiate plans for a Peep Show reunion. They wrote: 'Just a Christmas special though to wet this whistle?' and 'I'd pay dynamic prices for the Ed Dude brothers and Super Hans.' 'We need this reunion, on a massive scale, just to obliterate Coldplay.' 'Peep show but they have kids and crippling debt' and 'Don't tease us like this. It's the reunion we all want but probably don't deserve.' Since the show came off air, David and Robert, who met at Cambridge in 1993, have gone on to enjoy life as a double act, while the latter was hit with health woes just before his Strictly Come Dancing stint in 2021 - which ended in an early departure. Fellow stars have enjoyed equally prosperous fortunes since its conclusion, most notably Sophie Chapman actress Olivia Colman, who went on to win an Oscar in 2019. Another headline hitter comes in Sophie Winkleman, who played Big Suze and is now a member of the Royal family. He reshared the meme and went on to reference the huge backlash Oasis faced over the dynamic pricing on tickets
Daily Mail
20-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Popular sitcom star is almost unrecognisable behind tinted shades and baseball cap in new selfie 10 years after fan-favourite comedy show ended - can you guess who he is?
He won legions of fans with his role in a beloved Channel 4 sitcom, that aired for nine series and has since become a cult classic. But the actor, 57, looked a far cry from his wild and drug-addicted character as he shared a beaming new snap to Instagram at the weekend. Hiding his famous face behind a baseball cap and a pair of orange tinted aviators, the comedian smiled for the camera and wished a good day to his fans. Captioning the snap, he wrote: 'What a beautiful afternoon. Hope you're all having lovely days. Maybe see you out in Brighton tonight yeah?' The photo comes a decade after his popular comedy series came to an end in 2015. But can you guess who he is? It's Peep Show star Matt King! He famously played Super Hans in the show created by Andrew O'Connor, Jesse Armstrong and Sam Bain, opposite comedy duo David Mitchell and Robert Webb. It followed the lives of the horrifyingly relatable flatmates Mark and Jez, played by David and Robert, using a unique point-of-view filming style. The two friends are two polar opposite friends who met at the fictional Dartmouth University and went on to live in Mark's flat, in the made-up Zodiac House in South London. Mark owns the flat and frequently references Jeremy's resistance to playing rent and his abuse of the home, thanks to his love of weed and reluctance to work. Super Hans was a fan-favourite character, known for his hilariously wacky and drug-addled one-liners and destructive behaviour. Before landing the part, Matt worked as a chef in Australia, where he met comedian Jimeoin McKeown, who encouraged him to become a stand-up. After 15 years of working as a comic, he was discovered by the Peep Show creators at Edinburgh Fringe, who deemed him perfect for the role of Super Hans. Though back in 2018, it was previously revealed by creator Sam that the part was originally written with Danny Dyer in mind. The role shot Matt into fame, with him going on to land roles in Skins, Doctor Who, Spirited, Paddington and The End of the F***ing World, and writing his own sitcom starring Alan Davies, Whites. In 2019, he also starred in Sam Fender's music video for his single Saturday, showing him doing an interpretative dance routine. But despite being most recognised for his work on Peep Show, Matt revealed he often doesn't remember many of his famous lines, that fans like to reference to him. In 2023, he shocked followers when he took to Twitter to confess he had never watched the critically acclaimed show. He wrote: 'Yes, sometimes I do forget things Hans said in Peep Show. Because I've never sat down and watched an episode. Ever. 'Mainly cos I hate watching myself. So some of the very funny things I said TWENTY f***ing years ago, may on occasion, slip my mind.' Poking fun at Super Hans' famous line: 'I'll tell you what, that crack is really more-ish' he added the hashtag: '#thiscrackisreallyaddictive'. The role shot Matt into fame, with him going on to land roles in Skins, Doctor Who, Spirited, Paddington and The End of the F***ing World, and writing his own sitcom starring Alan Davies, Whites (pictured in Time Bandits last year with Lisa Kudrow) But despite being most recognised for his work on Peep Show, Matt revealed he doesn't remember many of his famous lines as he had never watched the critically acclaimed show However, last year Matt joking revealed what it would take to film a Peep Show reunion, after fans called for the cast to get back together in response to a viral meme following Noel and Liam Gallagher announcing Oasis' reunion tour. Matt reshared the photo of the brothers alongside one of him with David and Robert which had the caption: 'The reunion we got versus the reunion we wanted.' He wrote: 'My mate just sent me this from Australia. I hate memes but this one made me smile. And seriously, I reckon Dave, Rob and myself would consider doing it if we got to split £80 million quid.' Matt then went on to reference the huge backlash Oasis faced as ticket prices shot up due to 'high demand', leading to calls for so-called 'dynamic pricing' for shows to be banned. He added: 'But then again, I wouldn't stitch up my own fans like that. Swings and roundabouts. MK'. Fans commented on Matt's post, urging him to initiate plans for a Peep Show reunion. They wrote: 'Just a Christmas special though to wet this whistle?' and 'I'd pay dynamic prices for the Ed Dude brothers and Super Hans.' 'We need this reunion, on a massive scale, just to obliterate Coldplay.' He reshared the meme and went on to reference the huge backlash Oasis faced over the dynamic pricing on tickets 'Peep show but they have kids and crippling debt' and 'Don't tease us like this. It's the reunion we all want but probably don't deserve.' Since the show came off air, David and Robert, who met at Cambridge in 1993, have gone on to enjoy life as a double act, while the latter was hit with health woes just before his Strictly Come Dancing stint in 2021 - which ended in an early departure. Fellow stars have enjoyed equally prosperous fortunes since its conclusion, most notably Sophie Chapman actress Olivia Colman, who went on to win an Oscar in 2019. Another headline hitter comes in Sophie Winkleman, who played Big Suze and is now a member of the Royal family.
The Sun
20-05-2025
- Entertainment
- The Sun
Noughties sitcom star looks unrecognisable 10 years after show ended – but can you guess who he is?
THIS Noughties sitcom star looks unrecognisable 10 years after show ended. Now, 57, this actor starred in a VERY famous Channel 4 show - but can you guess who he is? 5 5 5 5 The star in question is Matt King, who is known for playing Super Hans on Peep Show. Before landing the role, he had been working as a builder, chef, DJ and stand-up comic in Australia for 15 years. However, he got his lucky break when Peep Show's creators discovered him at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival. They thought he was perfect for the part of Super Hans, Jez's druggie friend who was partial to a bit of crack - although Matt has insisted he's never touched drugs himself, and even quit booze in 2019. The much-loved character was well known for his outrageous one-liners. However, a few years ago, he told his followers on X/Twitter that he doesn't remember many of Super Hans' edgy comments - because he has never watched the show that made him famous. 'Yes, sometimes I do forget things Hans said in Peep Show,' Matt tweeted. 'Because I've never sat down and watched an episode. Ever. "Mainly cos I hate watching myself. So some of the very funny things I said TWENTY f***ing years ago, may on occasion, slip my mind.' He added the hashtag: '#thiscrackisreallyaddictive', which is a play on Super Hans' infamous line: 'I'll tell you what, that crack is really more-ish.' Peep Show: The Final Series Peep Show was a massive hit for Channel 4, and despite ending 10 years ago, still has an army of fans around the world. Matt starred in the show alongside comedians David Mitchell and Robert Webb, who played the lead roles on Mark and Jez. The show ran from 2003 until 2015, and fans can still watch it on Netflix. 5 LIFE AFTER PEEP SHOW Following the end of Peep Show, Matt has continued acting, starring in TV drama The End of the F***ing World and the hit Paddington movie. He also wrote a six-part British series, Whites, starring Alan Davies, and appeared in the music video for the Sam Fender single, Saturday. Other roles include Doctor Who, and also appearing in the last ever episode of The IT Crowd. Matt's next project is lending his voice to the reboot of the much-loved video game, Fable, which will be released in 2026. DANNY DYER CONNECTION It was previously revealed that Matt may never have been known for playing Super Hans, as the role was actually created for Danny Dyer. In 2018, the Peep Show's boss revealed that Danny was originally lined up to play the part. Comedy writer Sam Bain took to Twitter to make the shock revelation. Responding to Peep Show star Robert Webb 's tweet which revealed unknown secrets about the show including that " Russell Brand had auditioned for Super Hans", he tweeted: "We wrote Super Hans with Danny Dyer in mind." At the time, fans were quick to comment on the shock revelation. One gave a nod to the idea, writing: "I could very easily imagine Danny Dyer giving the 'You've been thinking thoughts your whole life, where has that got you!' line to Jez." But another believed that the right actor had been chosen: "Think you got the casting just right.
