Television ‘It’s a Sin’ and ‘Queer As Folk’ writer Russell T Davies to return with Channel 4 LGBTQ+ drama, ‘Tip Toe’ It’s a Sin and Queer As Folk writer Russell T Davies is to reunite with Channel 4 for new drama, Tip Toe, which is set to explore the challenges facing the LGBTQ+ community of today. Following the lives of Leo and Clive, who live next door to each other in Manchester, the five-part series, directed By Graham Robson • 2 min read
Television The very colourful life of Miriam Rivera to be explored in new Channel 4 documentary The nation is to learn the incredible story of Miriam Rivera, a trans reality TV sensation who died aged 38 in 2019, when Channel 4 broadcasts its new three-part series from 29 April. According to Channel 4, the documentary will explore Miriam Rivera’s “life, death, and extraordinary legacy”. Its sy By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Arts Brighton Gay Men’s Chorus to feature in new Danny Dyer documentary – ‘How to Be a Man’ Brighton Gay Men’s Chorus is to feature in a new two-part Channel 4 documentary which sees actor Danny Dyer step out of his tough guy persona and embark on an insightful journey into the heart of modern British masculinity. Danny Dyer: How To Be A Man follows Danny as he delves into the evolving lan By Graham Robson • 2 min read
Birmingham Joe Lycett reveals Birmingham ‘Banksy’ to be ‘Fake News’ Joe Lycett’s live show Late Night Lycett returned Friday, April 12 on Channel 4 with the revelation that the comedian was behind the new artwork in Birmingham’s Gay Village that many thought was created by the artist Banksy. Filming live from Digbeth, Late Night Lycett returned for season two with a By Catherine Muxworthy • 1 min read
Television Joe Lycett’s ‘Late Night Lycett’ receives BAFTA nomination Joe Lycett’s live comedy entertainment series, Late Night Lycett, has received a BAFTA nomination in the category of ‘comedy entertainment’. The programme will go up against The Graham Norton Show, Rob & Romesh Vs, and Would I Lie to You? at the awards show which celebrates television broadcasting i By Catherine Muxworthy • 1 min read
Television Second series of Joe Lycett’s ‘Late Night Lycett’ commissioned by Channel 4 Comedian Joe Lycett’s mischievous live entertainment show, Late Night Lycett, which broadcast from Birmingham, has been recommissioned for a second series. In series one, Joe combined some of the biggest names in show-business – including Dame Joan Collins, Dame Joanna Lumley, Richard E. Grant, Munr By Catherine Muxworthy • 1 min read
Arts Joe Lycett to host new series of live shows from Birmingham Following the success of Channel 4’s Joe Lycett’s Big Pride Party, a new live show series with the working title of The Joe Lycett Live Show has been commissioned by the broadcaster. By Catherine Muxworthy • 1 min read
Arts FILM REVIEW: Iris Prize shorts Part 1 – Queer Youth In the first of three articles, Brian Butler looks at six finalists from this year’s Iris Prize available to watch now on Channel 4’s All4 By Brian Butler • 3 min read
Arts Joe Lycett’s Big Pride Party captures viewers’ attention Comedian Joe Lycett hosted a Big Pride Party from his home city of Birmingham, live on Channel 4 on Sunday July 3, as part of the channel’s Proud All Over programming to celebrate 50 years of Pride in Britain, and viewers are already calling for the show to become a regular weekly fixture. By Catherine Muxworthy • 2 min read
Arts Joe Lycett to host Big Pride Party Joe Lycett’s Big Pride Party will be a two-hour long inclusive extravaganza that will see the comedian and consumer rights warrior celebrating all things LGBTQ+, alongside a whole host of famous faces. By Catherine Muxworthy • 2 min read
News Channel 4 to spread Pride nationwide in ‘Proud All Over’ campaign Channel 4 is marking the 50th anniversary of the Pride movement by celebrating over 80 Pride celebrations around the nation By Graham Robson • 2 min read
Arts SPOTLIGHT: Iris films @ Brighton Fringe Brian Butler finds LGBTQ+ Iris films a great watch at Brighton Fringe By Brian Butler • 3 min read
