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The Sun
27-06-2025
- Entertainment
- The Sun
Unassuming tower block was seen by millions on beloved noughties sitcom – but do YOU recognise it now?
THIS seemingly plain tower block appeared in a hit noughties sitcom - but could you recognise it now? The flats featured in a much-loved British TV show, although it might look a little different to how you remember it. 8 8 Zodiac House, located in London, Croydon, has been fully refurbished into 73 homes. They have been taken on by the local authority and are set to be used as temporary accommodation for those facing homelessness. But one of the flats was once home to Mark and Jeremy, in Peep Show. The duo, played by David Mitchell and Robert Webb, are remembered for their chaotic shenanigans inside the London property, alongside Matt King or 'Super Hans'. New tenants could retrace Jez and Mark's steps through the two-bedroom home and share conversations in the living room while overlooking "majestic views". One flat hit the market last year, and it boasted an integrated, modern kitchen - a step up from the iconic dingy blue one the Peep Show roommates burnt toast in. The family bathroom was similarly been renovated and a long way from the bathtub Jeremy found himself sleeping in many times. The listing, posted by estate agents Black + Blanc, Bromley on Rightmove read: "This an excellent opportunity to purchase a recently fully refurbished and renovated two-bedroom apartment in the iconic Zodiac Court. "The property is an ideal purchase for an individual looking to get onto the property ladder as a first time buyer or a buy to let investor looking to obtain an attractive rental yield." "The owners have been able to refurbish and polish the original parquet flooring, which adds to the character of the property. "The décor is light and airy and will allow a buyer to use their imagination to put their stamp on it." Measuring 792 square feet, the property has two generously sized bedrooms with ample storage in the master and integrated storage in the second. "The apartment is installed with central gas heating, and each room has large gas central heating radiators. "The apartment is integrated with double-glazed windows," the listing added. It was on offer for £300,000 and properties in Croydon had an overall average price of £438,561 over the last year according to Rightmove. 8 8 8 Now, the council have since snapped up Zodiac House as part of their initiative to combat homelessness. The flats will provide a safe space for those waiting for long-term housing. It will also see Croydon Council hit its targets for Homelessness Duty under the Homelessness Reduction Act 2017. There's a mix of two and three-bedroom flats, like the one described above, available. They will all come furnished with the essentials, and there's a 24-hour concierge. Funds are being sourced from the Right to Buy scheme, Local Authority Housing Grants, and borrowing. Jason Perry, Executive Mayor of Croydon, said: 'This is another step in addressing the significant homelessness challenges we face. "The increased demand for services and shortage of accommodation means we have to look at doing things differently, and the purchase of Zodiac House is a good example of this. 'The scheme will give us 73 residential units to support residents facing homelessness. "This will improve the Council's supply of accommodation and reduce spending on expensive temporary arrangements, as well as providing safe and secure homes for our residents.' This comes as the house that featured in a hugely popular BBC sitcom from the 90s has gone on the market with a £330,000 price tag – but can you name the show? As a clue, the main character's catchphrase was 'I don't believe it.' The property seen in the classic British comedy One Foot in the Grave was the home of the perpetually grumpy character Victor Meldrew and it could be yours for £337,500. The exterior of the terraced property in Christchurch, Dorset, featured heavily in the 1990s show. Meanwhile, Rightmove has revealed the most viewed homes so far in 2025 - including a £59 million townhouse, and an 'historic gem'. The popular property site has something for everyone, whether you're looking for your next home, or simply want to have a bit of a snoop. 8 8 8
Daily Mail
28-05-2025
- 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.
Scottish Sun
20-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Scottish Sun
Noughties sitcom star looks unrecognisable 10 years after show ended – but can you guess who he is?
Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) 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 Can you guess who this noughties actor is? Credit: Instagram 5 This actor was hugely popular on a very famous Channel 4 sitcom Credit: Instagram 5 Did you guess it was Matt King who played Super Hans on Peep Show? Credit: Channel 4 5 The Peep Show was a massive show and ran from 2003 until 2015 Credit: Channel 4 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. More on unrecognisable stars NEW LOOK Noughties Hollywood teen movie star unrecognisable in new TikTok 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 Matt continues to act, and has a new project coming up soon Credit: Instagram 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.
The Irish Sun
20-05-2025
- Entertainment
- The Irish 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? Advertisement 5 Can you guess who this noughties actor is? Credit: Instagram 5 This actor was hugely popular on a very famous Channel 4 sitcom Credit: Instagram 5 Did you guess it was Matt King who played Super Hans on Peep Show? Credit: Channel 4 5 The Peep Show was a massive show and ran from 2003 until 2015 Credit: Channel 4 The star in question is 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. Advertisement More on unrecognisable stars 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. Advertisement Most read in Celebrity "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 Advertisement The show ran from 2003 until 2015, and fans can still watch it on Netflix. 5 Matt continues to act, and has a new project coming up soon Credit: Instagram 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 Advertisement 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 In 2018, the Peep Show's boss revealed that Danny was originally lined up to play the part. Advertisement Comedy writer Sam Bain took to Twitter to make the shock revelation. Responding to Peep Show star 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." Advertisement But another believed that the right actor had been chosen: "Think you got the casting just right.
