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Joe Lycett announces that he’s become a father: ‘We’ve already sold the rights to the first family picture’

Comedian shared an appreciation post for ‘the extraordinary women’s hospital’ his son was born in

The Independent UK

Joe Lycett reveals he has become a father as he shares photo of son

Comedian announces personal update with playful nod to fellow comics Josh Widdicombe and Rob Beckett

Evening Standard

Comedian Joe Lycett says he has become father of a baby boy

TV presenter praises and thanks staff at Birmingham women’s hospital for ‘exceptional’ care his partner received

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Sheep-herding with Joe Lycett? ITV’s AI plan is the worst idea since monkey tennis

The grim news that ITV wants AI to come up with its programme ideas surely spells the death of television … so we put ChatGPT to the test. Is the world ready for Mind the Gap With Natalie Cassidy?

The Guardian - UK

Joe Lycett: ‘I don’t think Labour politicians would like being made fun of... the Tories didn’t care’

The stand-up and TV presenter made his name pranking the previous government. He talks to Isobel Lewis about what he’s going to do now, the problem of becoming known as a trickster, painting celebrities, and why his David Beckham World Cup stunt backfired

The Independent UK

Brummies celebrate inaugural International Day of Birmingham

Comedian Joe Lycett declares United States of Birmingham with 10 US towns and cities that share the name

The Guardian - UK

Joe Lycett trolls Paul McCartney with ‘banned’ sculpture prank

The comedian is known for his creative stunts

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Joe Lycett expertly mocks Nigel Farage in open letter about race riots

‘Even though you say you’re not a racist, do you think some racists use your words as encouragement to do racist things?’ comedian asked

The Independent UK

Snoop Dogg, bare bums and rogue window cleaners: 12 TV moments of the Olympics so far

It’s not just sporting excellence that’s made Paris 2024 so great. Television has been full of excellent moments of entertainment outside of the actual events. Here are the best

The Guardian - UK

On my radar: comedian Sophie Duker’s cultural highlights

The London-born standup on a magical Netflix animation, Joe Lycett’s activist T-shirt, and how she fell in love with pole dancing

The Guardian - UK

“I got off stage and drank half a pint of white wine”: Mary Berry on taking a drum lesson from Rick Astley before playing in front of 23,000 people

The veteran cook swapped bakes for breaks for a showstopper in 2018

MusicRadar

Joe Lycett claims Harry Styles still owes him a Kit Kat as payment for painting

‘Harry Styles bought a painting off me and has not paid his invoice,’ comedian says in viral TikTok video

The Independent UK

‘I don’t know if I like it’: artist finally shown at Royal Academy after 31 attempts

Alison Aye’s work will be seen alongside 481 other new exhibitors at the Summer Exhibition

The Guardian - UK

‘I miss Liz Truss’: Joe Lycett and Kathy Burke lead celebrity reactions to first leadership debate

The head-to-head on ITV saw Rishi Sunak and Keir Starmer in heated exchanges over the NHS, immigration and tax

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TV industry in turmoil, says Floella Benjamin, as Bafta hands out the gongs

Former Play School presenter joins Bafta fellowship; others to be recognised include Top Boy, which was named best drama series

The Guardian - UK

TV tonight: Boy George spills all about his life to John Wilson

The musician is an open book in a revealing interview. Plus: a dead cat gets in the way of a breakup in Avoidance. Here’s what to watch this evening

The Guardian - UK

‘I spend less time self-sabotaging’: Robbie Williams and Joe Lycett on making art

The pop star and comedian discuss their artwork, social media and how Williams came of age in a classic Birmingham club

The Guardian - UK

The big picture: all of Birmingham’s human life is here

Claire Douglass’s giant vista of ‘late-stage capitalism in frightening times’ features many city notables, including Joe Lycett clutching a carrier bag

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Joe Lycett discloses four fake stories he planted in UK media

Stories include man with bruise in shape of Prince Harry and statue of H from Steps being erected in Wales

The Guardian - UK

Rock cakes in a shed, underground art and conceptual cocktails: a Brummie insiders’ guide to Birmingham

‘Brummie legends’ chosen by Joe Lycett on the city’s best venues for music, food, art, comedy and cocktails

The Guardian - UK

‘Anyone for cowboy butter?’: lunch with Joe Lycett at one of Birmingham’s hottest restaurants

The comedian eats out at 670 Grams, run by rising-star chef Kray Treadwell, where carrots inspire joy and handbags get their own seat

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Record Sewage Spills Prompt Comedian Joe Lycett's Activism Against Pollution

Record high raw sewage spills in England prompt urgent action to address environmental and public health risks. Comedian-led campaign and government initia...

The Guardian - UK

TV tonight: a meaty dystopian drama about survivors on an island

There’s only enough room for 513 inhabitants as the apocalypse destroys the world around them. Plus: Joe Lycett is back as Travel Man. Here’s what to watch this evening

The Guardian - UK

Bafta TV awards 2024 nominations: full list

From Happy Valley to Slow Horses, Succession to The Crown and beyond, here is every single nominee up for the year’s biggest British TV awards

Evening Standard

Teenage Cancer Trust's A Night Of Comedy at Royal Albert Hall: putting the fun into fundraising

Hosted by Kevin Bridges, this was a hugely entertaining evening of comedy featuring Joe Lycett, Joanne McNally and Rob Beckett

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