'Little Britain' Lucas to divorce

Little Britain star Matt Lucas is to divorce his estranged partner Kevin McGee, reports say.

The couple married at a star-studded civil partnership ceremony in December 2006.

Lucas, 34, has lodged a petition for a "quickie" divorce at the High Court, and the end of the 22-month marriage is expected to be announced today, according to The Sun. They will be the first gay celebrity couple to divorce.

Lucas, who is worth an estimated £10 million, has apparently hired Princess Diana's lawyer Mishcon de Reya.