Channel 4 has greenlit a second series of Late Night Lycett, noting that the first series considerably outperformed its slot average.
Lycett will, on behalf of Channel 4, be returning to the banks of Birmingham’s canals for more mayhem in 2024.
Joe Lycett said:
“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 two.”
In series one, the comedian brought some of the biggest names in the showbiz world to Digbeth, with guests including Dame Joan Collins, Richard E Grant, Jonathan Ross, Alan Carr and David Harewood.
The inaugural outing saw 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.
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.”
The show is produced by Rumpus Media and My Options Were Limited.
In addition to the six new episodes planned for 2024, Channel 4 will air a one-off festive edition this Christmas.
