Ten things about Tracey Ullman’s new show

After a hugely successful hiatus in the US, the comedian is back on this side of the Atlantic with a new show, writes Gemma Dunn

1. The sketch show’s opening credits feature a version of ’little Tracey’, in homage to the actress’ days spent performing in her mother’s bedroom.

Speaking of her younger self, Ullman says: “I used to put my mum’s nightdresses on and be Judy Garland, and then I’d be our neighbour Mr Cox, and eventually she’d tell me to go to bed. I realised then you can do it all your life — it’s what I love to do and it gives me great joy.”