Mark Silcox
- Actor and stand-up comedian
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Lycett is fast becoming the millennial Esther Rantzen, fighting for the public's rights in his unique way. This week, Alison Hammond checks how reliable Trustpilot is and Mark Silcox tests bags for life, while Lycett investigates a paintballing company that doesn't seem to be playing fair. Fun but useful stuff.
Hannah Verdier, The Guardian, 29th May 2020More skirmishes on behalf of the consumer from Joe Lycett, this week alongside the guests Katherine Ryan and Mark Silcox - a veritable latterday That's Life! panel. They investigate a dodgy-sounding money-making venture, lift the lid on Black Friday deals and turn the tables on nuisance callers.
Ali Catterall, The Guardian, 22nd May 2020More customer service comedy, as funnyman Joe Lycett tackles the UK's consumer concerns. Tonight Guz Khan helps him take down fly-tippers and council rubbish collections; comedian Rosie Jones highlights the recycling wrongs of one of Britain's biggest cinema chains; and Mark Silcox chews over Pizza Hut's buffet.
Ali Catterall, The Guardian, 8th May 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 2020New online sitcom with BCG Pro writers announced
Producers Turtle Canyon have announced six-part online sitcom Content, with 18 further associated spin-off episodes. Some of its writers were identified through a BCG Pro search for talent.
British Comedy Guide, 29th October 2019Channel 4 orders more Joe Lycett's Got Your Back
Joe Lycett is to return to Channel 4 with a second series of his consumer-rights comedy series Joe Lycett's Got Your Back.
British Comedy Guide, 15th August 2019Review: Joe Lycett's Got Your Back
The ever-watchable host's charisma and cheeky good nature carries the gear changes, while Silcox adds a more subtly subversive tone that should win him more fans. No need to demand your money back here.
Steve Bennett, Chortle, 5th April 2019Review: Luke McQueen Pilots - The Luke of Love
At a running time of an hour this episode is a little too long.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 19th September 2018The Luke McQueen Pilots: The Luke of Love review
Some of the scenes are certainly funny, especially the image of the comedian as a baby, 'Pukey Lukey', in a segment purportedly designed to test the contestants' mothering skills, which again goes on too long. Meanwhile McQueen crashing a date in the real world is as embarrassing as it gets, another step towards the inevitable collapse of the format.
Steve Bennett, Chortle, 19th September 2018