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Joe Lycett addresses scepticism over his baby boy announcement after fans thought it was a prank

Lycett, 46, clarified his sexuality in a podcast interview after fan confusion over his baby announcement

Evening Standard · Nov 22, 2024

Joe Lycett explains widespread confusion over shock baby announcement

Comedian explained why he thinks many felt the news was ‘unexpected’

The Independent UK · Nov 22, 2024

Joe Lycett responds to baby ‘stunt’ claims after shock announcement

Comedian acknowledged his tendency for ‘crying wolf’

The Independent UK · Nov 10, 2024

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Frankie Boyle and Joe Lycett among celebrities opposing Rosebank

SCOTTISH celebrities including Frankie Boyle and Shirley Manson are getting behind a legal case against the Rosebank oil field.

The National (Scotland) · Nov 4, 2024

Voices: Joe Lycett, you’re dad to me now

COMMENT: By becoming a father and discussing his pansexuality in the same breath, the stand-up comedian who used to identify as bisexual has done a great service to progressive parents like me, says Will Gore

The Independent UK · Nov 3, 2024

Joe Lycett issues statement about sexuality after shock baby announcement

Comedian decided to clarify ‘misinformation’

The Independent UK · Oct 29, 2024

AI will not be writing our dramas anytime soon – Channel 4 content boss Ian Katz

The broadcaster is looking into using AI to help ‘under-represented content creators’.

Evening Standard · Oct 28, 2024

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How to watch 'QI' season 22 online — stream 'series V' from anywhere

Sandi Toksvig and Alan Davies engage in some quite interesting chitchat. Here's how to watch "QI" season 22 online, on TV and from anywhere in the world.

Tom’s Guide · Oct 27, 2024

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 · Oct 26, 2024

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 · Oct 26, 2024

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

The Guardian - UK · Oct 25, 2024

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 · Oct 21, 2024

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 · Sep 28, 2024

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 · Sep 24, 2024

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The Independent UK · Sep 9, 2024

Joe Lycett trolls Paul McCartney with ‘banned’ sculpture prank

The comedian is known for his creative stunts

The Independent UK · Aug 10, 2024

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 Guardian - UK · Aug 5, 2024

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 · Jul 20, 2024

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

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MusicRadar · Jul 12, 2024

“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

The Independent UK · Jun 24, 2024

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 Guardian - UK · Jun 8, 2024

‘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 Independent UK · Jun 5, 2024

‘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

The Guardian - UK · May 12, 2024

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 · May 3, 2024

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 · Apr 14, 2024

‘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

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