(Honorary)

Armando Iannucci is to be made an honorary doctor of letters by the University of Glasgow

University vice-principal Graham Caie said the move would honour Iannucci’s contribution to comic writing.

He added: ‘Armando's comedy writing is wonderfully witty, his satire supremely scathing. He has delivered several very memorable characters into the public's affection, including Alan Partridge and Malcolm Tucker.

‘Armando is another representative of a proud writing and comic tradition in Glasgow and he continues to go from strength to strength. We are delighted to recognise his achievements with an honorary degree.’

Iannucci was born and raised in Glasgow, but educated at Oxford where he has an MA in English Literature.

He will pick up his honorary qualification on June 28.

Published: 9 Jun 2011