Joe Lycett's United States of Birmingham
For fans of the new Sky series, Joe Lycett’s United States of Birmingham, this really is the ultimate way to experience Brum.
United States of Birmingham features everyone’s favourite comedy activist Joe Lycett. It’s no secret that Joe adores his home town and in his self-appointed role as the second city’s ambassador and with the blessing of the actual Lord Mayor of Birmingham, he’s on a mission to put Birmingham back on the map.
To do that, Joe headed to North America, the global destination for multiple Brums and home to no fewer than eighteen Birminghams stretching from Canada’s Saskatchewan province, down the East Coast, through the Midwest and into the Deep South. Throughout the episodes, Joe explores their history, their collective Brummie cultural commonalities and forms official ‘Friendship Agreements’ with as many US Birminghams as he can.
Work your way through the itinerary for an alternative experience of Birmingham, UK. Each item on the check list is inspired by an iconic moment in the show and, of course, by the city’s vast and vibrant heritage.
For locals the list will be self explanatory but incase you don’t have a Brummie to guide you when you visit, City Curator, Alex Nicholson-Evans, has given us the inside track here
Share your checklist progress on social media and inspire others to explore the city too. Whether you’ve visited a few places or ticked every box, you can use our free downloadable assets to let your friends in on the journey.
Don’t forget to tag @VisitBirmingham or use the hashtag #VisitBirmingham – we can’t wait to see how you get on!
Joe Lycett’s United States of Birmingham is available now on Sky TV and streaming service NOW TV.
The United States of Birmingham Itinerary is a City Curator and Visit Birmingham collaboration, made possible with thanks to the support of:
