Joining Joe on the sofa this week, comedian Katherine Ryan shares her love of the Kardashians; and Radio 1 DJ Greg James introduces Joe to the world of cricket. Joe also welcomes members of the public to share their secret passions, as well as this week's VOP (Very Obsessed Person) - Mattie Faint, curator of the Clowns' Gallery And Museum in Dalston.
Joe Lycett's Obsessions presents two initial challenges. The first is to capture the distinctive charm of Joe Lycett. The other is to present it in a form that fits Radio 4 at 6.30pm. On late-night BBC TV, he is shockingly frank, eventually endearing. On Radio 4, without the freedom to push the boundaries of vocabulary and sexual reference, in a format that limits him to the role of gameshow host, he just sounds sad. Put him on later and let him roam free.
Gillian Reynolds, The Sunday Times, 22nd July 2018
