British comedian and presenter Joe Lycett has become one of the UK’s most popular entertainers in recent times.Lycett made a name for himself after appearing on TV shows including Live at the Apollo, Taskmaster, Never Mind the Buzzcocks, 8 Out of 10 Cats, QI, and as the announcer on Saturday BBC One show Epic Win. He’s also become known for his sardonic political commentary on social media as well as television shows.
The comedian has been in the headlines in recent weeks following his appearance on Laura Kuenssberg’s BBC show in which he made some gags about Liz Truss just before she became Prime Minister, and he’s built a large following on social media with his hilarious Tweets.
But just who eaxctly is the Brummie-born comedian?
Here’s what you need to know, Firstly Lycett was born in Hall Green, Birmingham, and he attended King Edward VI Five Ways grammar school in Bartley Green.
