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''Late Night Lycett'' is a comedy
As part of Lycett's supposed scheme to hire trainees with no previous experience, Linda Biscuits (portrayed by Chilli the Labrador) is featured to have been chosen to be a part of the behind-the-scenes team and is often seen throughout episodes.
Featured in each episode is artwork decorating the set from local Birmingham artists such as Tat Vision, Fokawolf, Hannah Alshemmeri, Dion Kitson, Imbue and others.
''Late Night Lycett''
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variety show
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on Channel 4 first broadcast in 2023. The show is hosted by Joe Lycett
Joe Harry Lycett, also known by the self-given moniker Mummy, is an English comedian, painter and television presenter. Known for his sardonically camp style, whimsical public stunts and elaborate set designs, Lycett has been described as one ...
and filmed in his home city of Birmingham
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.
Format
The show includes brief interviews with celebrity guests, a spoof of GB News with "Richard Yewtree", a competition in which three audience members tell an embarrassing story in a chance to win Lycett's own car and the running gag in which Katherine Ryan never reaches the studio. The show also features a celebrity minding Lycett's local corner shop in Kings Heath because the owner is in the studio audience. Lycett's aunts, Pauline and Margaret, are also in the audience each week and are brought attention to during the starting period of the show, alongside his "local corner shop" owner, Hardev.
As part of Lycett's supposed scheme to hire trainees with no previous experience, Linda Biscuits (portrayed by Chilli the Labrador) is featured to have been chosen to be a part of the behind-the-scenes team and is often seen throughout episodes.
Featured in each episode is artwork decorating the set from local Birmingham artists such as Tat Vision, Fokawolf, Hannah Alshemmeri, Dion Kitson, Imbue and others.
Production
The show is filmed live at The Bond inDigbeth
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. It is produced by Channel 4
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, Rumpus Media and My Options Were Limited, Joe Lycett
Joe Harry Lycett, also known by the self-given moniker Mummy, is an English comedian, painter and television presenter. Known for his sardonically camp style, whimsical public stunts and elaborate set designs, Lycett has been described as one ...
's production company.
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*''Late Night Lycett''
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2023 British television series debuts
2020s British comedy television series
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