Catherine Tate Brings Back Iconic Nan Character In First Trailer For Movie

Catherine Tate has reprised one of her most iconic characters for a new film. Watch the trailer for The Nan Movie below:

A spin-off from the comedian's BBC sketch show, The Catherine Tate Show, it sees the return of the foul-mouthed pensioner Joannie Taylor.

Like many films over the past couple of years, its release date has been delayed due to the coronavirus pandemic, but it will now land in cinemas on 18 March.

The movie centres on Tate's character Nan going on a road trip across the UK and Ireland with her hapless grandson in search of her estranged sister.

Hilarity ensues.

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The synopsis reads: "Catherine Tate’s iconic character Nan hits the big screen as she goes on a wild road trip from London to Ireland with her grandson Jamie (Mathew Horne) to make amends with her estranged sister Nell (Katherine Parkinson).

"Militant vegan arsonists, raucous rugby teams, all night raves and crazed cops on motorbikes all make for a proper day out.

"An origin story that mixes Nan’s present with her past where we finally find out what’s made her the cantankerous old b*****d she is today."

Since the trailer landed for the film, fans have been sharing their excitement about Nan's return.

One user said: "This is amazing, can't wait!"

While another added: "There’s a Catherine Tate Nan movie coming out and I cannot wait!!"

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With the character being a fairly offensive old woman, Tate has come under fire in the past.

Ahead of a Christmas special a few years ago, the show was heavily criticised over jokes made about a Muslin character.

During the episode, Nan spots a man wearing a prayer cap and carrying a bag.

The then remarks: "Alright. No sudden movements. If this one has got anger problems we're all in trouble. I think we all just stay calm."

Responding to criticism over the comments, a spokesperson for the BBC said at the time: "Nan is a comedy character well known to BBC audiences for her outrageous views, language and behaviour.

"Her views do not hold accord with a more enlightened world as the programme makes clear."