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BBC boss rejects bias claims over Joe Lycett's appearance on Laura Kuenssberg show

Tim Davie told MPs on the Commons Digital, Culture, Media and Sports Committee the BBC had only recieved 28 complaints about the comedian's comments even after a right-wing newspaper splashed an attack on its front page.

Daily Mirror · Sep 6, 2022

Comedy impartiality back on the radar of BBC’s enemies

Daily Mail devotes front page to outrage at comedian Joe Lycett’s interview with Laura Kuenssberg

The Guardian - UK · Sep 5, 2022

Joe Lycett overshadows Liz Truss victory online after Daily Mail outrage

Comic continues his tongue-in-cheek support of new PM-in-waiting, as other satirists also jump in

The Guardian - UK · Sep 5, 2022

Joe Lycett congratulates new Prime Minister Liz Truss: ‘Smashed it babe’

Comedian Joe Lycett followed up his headline grabbing TV appearance on Sunday with a tweet congratulating the next PM

Wales Online · Sep 5, 2022

Joe Lycett takes sarcastic swipe at Liz Truss after BBC controversy

The comedian caused controversy on Sunday when he derailed Laura Kuenssberg’s new BBC politics show.

The National (Scotland) · Sep 5, 2022

Joe Lycett ‘rejoices’ in Liz Truss victory after controversial BBC appearance

Joe Lycett said he’s “having so much fun being right wing”

Evening Standard · Sep 5, 2022

Liz Truss had 'face like a slapped a**e' after hearing Joe Lycett's savage digs

After watching Laura Kuenssberg interview Liz Truss live in the BBC studio, Joe Lycett could be heard yelling “You smashed it, Liz!” off-screen before making a number of gags about the new prime minister live on BBC One

Daily Mirror · Sep 5, 2022

Countdown star shares ‘exceptionally appropriate’ post ahead of Truss and Sunak prime minister announcement

‘Haha, you’ve been sitting on this one for a few weeks!’

The Independent UK · Sep 5, 2022

The satire of Joe Lycett is a fitting response to our era of scorched-earth politics

Shows like Sunday with Laura Kuenssberg exist to make politicians seem upright and substantial. ​Lycett rightly pointed out that some of them are not, says the Guardian’s comedy critic Brian Logan

The Guardian - UK · Sep 5, 2022

Tories demand apology from BBC following Joe Lycett's mocking of Liz Truss

THE Conservative Party have demanded an apology from the BBC after Joe Lycett mocked Liz Truss following her interview with Laura Kuenssberg on…

The National (Scotland) · Sep 5, 2022