Channel 4 content boss Ian Katz has criticized broadcasters, including his own, for too often “defaulting” to “clichéd, picture postcard” depictions of the UK.
28.04.2023 - 15:39 / manchestereveningnews.co.uk
Channel 4’s brand-new comedy show hosted by comedian Joe Lycett returns to screens tonight (April 28) for its fifth and final episode. In Late Night Lycett, the award-winning comedian presents his late-night comedy entertainment series live from his hometown of Birmingham.
It features madcap games, hilarious sketches, Joe’s aunties and celebrity guests - all filmed in front of a live audience. With inclusivity and fun at its heart, the series sees Joe – formerly known as Hugo Boss – take a look back at the week in a way only he can – combining his unique brand of mischief and mayhem with his singular style of comedy.
Late Night Lycett airs tonight on Channel 4 at 10pm, with its host joined by local legends from the Birmingham community, LGBTQ+ heroes, and some of the biggest names from the worlds of TV, film and comedy. But who is joining Joe on Late Night Lycett tonight?
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On tonight’s edition of Late Night Lycett, Joe will welcome Withnail and I star and acting great Richard E. Grant alongside comedian and panel show favourite Rosie Jones. Comedian Katherine Ryan is also planning to make it to the studio, having failed over the last four weeks to make it from the show’s barge green room.
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There will also be another mystery guest doing a shift in Joe’s local corner shop, while Joe will be reflecting on the week, transforming into right-wing news reader Richard Yewtree and hanging out with his regular assortment of local heroes, plus his two real-life aunties Pauline and Margaret.
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