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The comedian formerly known as Hugo Boss has proved that consumer affairs shows don't have to be dry to be effective, grabbing the media's attention with his campaign against the fashion brand. This week, Lycett goes raving with Made In Chelsea's Jamie Laing, and finds out how secure your technology is.
Hannah J Davies, The Guardian, 1st May 2020Joe Lycett on his current mental health
Joe Lycett has told BBC Radio 5 Live that some of his anxieties have actually reduced whilst being in lockdown. Speaking to Nihal Arthanayake he said: "I think it's returning to the simple and only having a certain number of tasks to do. For some people that's quite valuable."
Nihal Arthanayake, BBC, 17th April 2020Joe Lycett changes name back from Hugo Boss
The comedian formerly known as Joe Lycett has said he has officially gone back to his own name, a month after legally becoming known as Hugo Boss.
BBC, 16th April 2020Joe Lycett returns for a second season of his consumer complaints show, taking to the internet and the streets to root out corporate injustice, ranging from council bin collections to unhygienic Uber Eats deliveries (a worrying prospect during lockdown). In tonight's opening episode, he explains the story behind his name change last month, all in the aid of small businesses. Along for the ride are comic Katherine Ryan and his trusty assistant Mark Silcox.
Ammar Kalia, The Guardian, 10th April 2020Joe Lycett's Got Your Back review
The comedian returns to take on corporate scoundrels, influencer agencies and a certain major fashion label with some much-needed wit, charm and justice.
Lucy Mangan, The Guardian, 10th April 2020Joe Lycett - 'I never wanted to be famous'
Joe Lycett tells Georgia Humphreys about the return of his consumer show, Joe Lycett's Got Your Back.
Georgia Humphreys, The Herald, 4th April 2020Joe Lycett on making TV's most risk-taking comedy
The comedy crusader also known as Hugo Boss is taking on the big boys of consumer capitalism. Just don't confuse him with a certain fashion house of the same name...
Alexi Duggins, The Guardian, 4th April 2020Manchester's tough crowds make comedians sizzle
Amateur nights, 'chaos energy' and jokes about yeast ... Our writer continues her UK comedy tour and discovers Mancunians' appetite for the alternative.
Rachael Healy, The Guardian, 8th March 2020Joe Lycett changes name to Hugo Boss
Joe Lycett has changed his name by deed poll - to Hugo Boss.
British Comedy Guide, 1st March 2020Comics up for British LGBT Awards
Hannah Gadsby, Joe Lycett, Susan Calman and Suzi Ruffell all nominated.
Chortle, 11th February 2020