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'Riot' breaks out at Bristol Comedy Garden
Al Murray gave a rather unique view on the EU referendum result as he brought another fantastic Bristol Comedy Garden to a close on Sunday night as a mock riot broke out.
Craig Jones, The Bristol Post, 3rd July 2016Joe Lycett tries cheeky approach to paying off fine
Joe Lycett was issued a parking fine by Leeds Parking Services and took a cheeky approach to paying it off. Rather than chucking a few tenners in an envelope, Joe decided to fill a box with 20p coins and wrote out a short note to accompany it.
Nicola Oakley, The Mirror, 10th June 2016Katherine Ryan interview
From garbage to Funny Girls, the comedian reveals the things she finds the funniest.
Rachel Aroesti, The Guardian, 20th May 2016Chortle Awards 2016 - Vic & Bob get Outstanding Contribution prize
The results of the Chortle Awards 2016 have been announced, with Vic Reeves and Bob Mortimer honoured with the Outstanding Contribution prize. Meanwhile Joseph Morpurgo wins in three categories.
British Comedy Guide, 22nd March 2016Review: Joe Lycett at the Leicester Comedy Festival
Despite performing to a packed-out O2 Academy, Joe Lycett's playful and relaxed manner made it feel more like you were out with a friend for the evening, writes Samantha Fisher.
Samantha Fisher, Leicester Mercury, 22nd February 2016Interview: Joe Lycett
Joe Lycett brings his hit show to Ireland - then heads to the Oscars.
Brian Campbell, The Irish News, 18th February 2016Final episode for now of the slight but amiable panel show that eschews interrogation in favour of Sue Perkins lobbing underarm softball topics at the panellists. One might argue the licence fee-paying public would gain better value by just sending the panel down to Bella Pasta and screening their subsequent pre-doughballs banter. Nominative know-it-alls joining Josh Widdicombe and Richard Osman tonight include Bake Off invigilator Paul Hollywood, historian Kate Williams and comedians Joe Lycett and Sara Pascoe.
Mark Gibbings-Jones, The Guardian, 8th February 2016In a Christmas instalment of Alan Davies's rambling chatshow - the guests just talk at random, the title of the show being decided at the end; so "Christmas" is perhaps a strong contender this time around - the Reverend Richard Coles, EastEnder Jo Joyner and comedians Jason Manford and Joe Lycett get together at the round table. There is talk of donning Santa outfits, chimney fires, having a curry on Christmas Day and a wonderful story about Brian Blessed. But then, aren't they all?
Bim Adewunmi, The Guardian, 23rd December 2015Joe Lycett becomes new host of It's Not What You Know
Joe Lycett is to become the new host of Radio 4 panel show It's Not What You Know. He will take over from Miles Jupp, who devised the format and hosted the three series since its launch in 2012, but has now become host of The News Quiz.
Chortle, 21st December 2015Joe Lycett, comedy review
Despite a love of painful puns, this Birmingham comic has a sharp tongue and a number of hilarious anecdotes, says Bruce Dessau.
Bruce Dessau, Evening Standard, 25th November 2015