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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 decluttering 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.
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- Miss C. Goodman
- 07-07-19
fantastic! wish there were more episodes!
loved it, when are they recording more!!? Good guests and good content, a great find.
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- David
- 11-04-20
Really enjoyed this.
Overall Very good. I like Joe Lycett so it was an obvious choice. My only criticism is that it probably does lack in storyline at times but still very entertaining.