Joe Lycett’s Obsessions: Series 1

Joe Lycett’s Obsessions: Series 1

The BBC Radio 4 comedy

Summary

Joe Lycett explores the nation's weird and wonderful obsessions by getting to know a selection of famous and not so famous guests.

Hear Katherine Ryan share her love of the Kardashians, Greg James introduce Joe to the world of cricket, and Janice Connolly share her collection of de-cluttering books. Can Lloyd Griffith inspire you with his adoration of fire engines? Or will June Sarpong get you into hula hooping?

Guests include comedian Katherine Ryan, Radio 1 DJ Greg James, comedian Janice Connolly, broadcasting legend Nick Owen, comedian Angela Barnes, author and performer Adam Kay, comedian Lloyd Griffith and broadcaster June Sarpong.

Joe also welcomes members of the public to share their secret passions, as well as inviting a weekly VOP (very obsessed person) to introduce their weird and wonderful collections of curiosities (not for the faint-hearted)!

Written and performed by Joe Lycett, with material from James Kettle and additional material from Laura Major and Mike Shepherd.
Produced by Suzy Grant.
Production coordinator: Hayley Sterling.
A BBC Studios production.

About the author

Joe Lycett

Joe Lycett is a British comedian who has appeared on numerous TV shows including Live At The Apollo, 8 Out of 10 Cats, Celebrity Juice and Never Mind the Buzzcocks. His radio credits include hosting the BBC Radio 4 panel show It's Not What You Know.
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