Late Night Lycett will return to Channel 4 next year for a second series.

Eight more episodes have been commissioned by the broadcaster, in addition to a Christmas special at the end of 2023, from Rumpus Media and My Options Were Limited.

Joe Lycett will again host the entertainment extravaganza, which is broadcast live from his home town, Birmingham, and produced with a trainee scheme for new, young behind-the-camera talent.

Channel 4 tease: "Broadcast live, with fun and inclusivity at heart, Late Night Lycett celebrates the city and its diversity, making stars of the locals. The first series witnessed celebs from Natalie Cassidy to Paul Chuckle running riot in Joe's local corner shop, created the nation's new sweetheart in the form of production trainee Linda Biscuits; saw Joe give away his very own car to an audience member; and introduced controversial straight-talking newsreader Richard Yewtree to challenge the woke agenda."

Joe Lycett said today: "The first series of Late Night Lycett was the most fun I've ever had making TV. From Paul Chuckle destroying my local corner shop to Katherine Ryan being trapped on a floating barge, the whole thing feels like a crazed fever dream. I can't wait to go bigger and wilder in Series 2."

Phil Harris, Head of Entertainment Commissioning at Channel 4, said: "The first series of Late Night Lycett was a blast of classic Channel 4 anarchy while also breaking new ground in live comedy entertainment. We are so proud of this show, and we can't wait to create more Friday night chaos with Joe, the brilliant team at Rumpus and, of course, Linda Biscuits."

Tom Beck, Head of Live Events and Commissioning Editor for Entertainment at Channel 4 said: "Joe is a phenomenal talent and a brilliant, bonkers human being - and Late Night Lycett is the perfect reflection of his personality. The first series overflowed with creative joy, balanced with real heart; it was also really bloody funny. I can't wait to bring it back."

Steve Handley, Commissioning Editor for Entertainment at Channel 4 said: "I'm utterly thrilled we are returning to Digbeth and can't wait to see the unpredictable mayhem Joe has planned to top the first series. Will Richard Yewtree return, or will it "finally have been proved"? Will Hardev finally remember which celeb is running his shop? Will Linda Biscuits behave? What will Joe do to top giving away his actual car? Anything can happen and I can't wait to find out."

Emily Hudd, Rumpus Media's joiny Managing Director, said: "We are thrilled that Late Night Lycett will be going live again. To collaborate with Joe is always a dream and we're hoping to work with more local talent new to the industry again through our trainee scheme."