Armando Iannucci, the political satirist behind The Thick of It, is set to be recognised in the King’s birthday honours.
He joins a cast of prominent Westminster and establishment figures — including a former prime minister, senior civil servants and MPs — in being given honours.
Iannucci is expected to have his OBE upgraded to a CBE for services to film and television, sources told The Times.
Peter Capaldi starred in the satirical programme written by Armando Iannucci
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He is best known for lampooning ministers and mandarins in his cult BBC comedy series, which satirised and exposed the murky world of Whitehall.
The King’s honours will be released on Friday. Preparations are also being made for Rishi Sunak’s “dissolution honours” list, after his decision to call the general election.
Also among those expected to receive