Press clippings
Joe Lycett becomes a father
Joe Lycett has revealed in a social media post that he has become a father to a baby boy.
British Comedy Guide, 26th October 2024Last One Laughing UK participants revealed
The participating comedians in Last One Laughing UK have been revealed.
British Comedy Guide, 2nd October 2024Brummies celebrate inaugural International Day of Birmingham
Comedian Joe Lycett declares United States of Birmingham with 10 US towns and cities that share the name.
Jessica Murray, The Guardian, 24th September 2024Comedian turned artist Joe Lycett: "If it's too earnest a painting, it's a failure"
The standup is building on his success at the Royal Academy summer exhibition with a book of his work, Art Hole. So has he gone all highbrow? The art reveals all ...
Stuart Heritage, The Guardian, 19th September 2024Joe Lycett to launch 'International Day of Birmingham'
On Tuesday 24th September, Joe Lycett will be in his beloved Birmingham, armed with a fistful of Friendship Agreements acquired during his road-trip around the US visiting 10 other Birminghams as part of Sky's new original entertainment series Joe Lycett's United States Of Birmingham. As the Lord Mayor's chosen ambassador, Joe has united Birmingham, Birmingham and all the other Birminghams across North America. This historic alliance will be celebrated on Tuesday 24th September and every year from this day forth and shall be known.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 19th September 2024Joe Lycett unmasked as leader of "Stop The Arts" protests
Joe Lycett has revealed himself as the leader of recent "Stop The Arts" protests, ahead of him hosting this year's Sky Arts Awards.
British Comedy Guide, 6th September 2024Edinburgh TV Festival 2024 awards nominees
Nominees have been announced for the 2024 awards of the annual Edinburgh TV Festival.
British Comedy Guide, 26th June 2024Rosie Jones makes the Pride List
The comedian made No. 7 in The Independent's Pride List, behind the likes of Ncuti Gatwa, Alex Scott and Wes Streeting. Also in the top 50 are comics Joe Lycett, Graham Norton, Jack Rooke and Sandi Toksvig.
Chortle, 3rd June 2024Joe Lycett: "I don't want to be writing jokes about my city falling apart"
Speaking from the Glee Club where he has been hosting weekly comedy nights, he said: "I have found it very easy to make jokes about Birmingham being a dump. Audiences used to love that. And then for about five minutes when the Commonwealth Games started, everyone stopped laughing at that because we had hope. And then we went bankrupt. And now all that old material is coming back into my set!"
ITV, 23rd May 2024Such Brave Girls wins BAFTA Award
Such Brave Girls, Rob And Romesh Vs, Mobility, Gbemisola Ikumelo, Mawaan Rizwan and Joe Lycett were amongst the winners at the BAFTA TV Awards 2024.
British Comedy Guide, 12th May 2024