Matt King on stroke recovery and new Super Hans book — SkimNews
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- Matt King suffered a rare spinal cord stroke in April, was paralyzed for 36 hours, and was told he could have ended up in a wheelchair, but has been recovering with cognitive changes.
- King has released a new book, 'Moreish: My Mad Autobiography', authored by his character Super Hans, which he finished writing after his stroke.
- King revealed he has never watched a full episode of Peep Show, despite the show's lasting popularity and quotable lines being shouted at him by fans from builders to royalty.
- Peep Show continues finding new audiences, with King's teenage daughter noting her entire school watches it, and the show has been referenced by figures from David Bowie to Prince William.
- King will fire the starter's pistol for the annual 'Accidentally Run to Windsor', a real-world event inspired by a Super Hans plotline about running addiction.
Why it matters: For fans of the cult comedy *Peep Show*, this provides a major update from a beloved actor on his health and a new canonical story for his iconic character. The interview underscores the show's rare, cross-generational cultural staying power, now materializing in real-world fan events and a new book.
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