The programme will meet artists who create work across different disciplines and delve into why they love their craft so much. 

Lycett meets artists who have submitted their work to the Royal Academy Summer Exhibition 2022, which is the largest open entry art competition.

Lycett is known for his comedic exploits, but in 2018 submitted a small sculpture called 'Chris' to the Royal Academy Summer Exhibition.    

Judges loved 'Chris', who was made out of clay and a tub of Pringles, and was displayed in the 2018 show.

However, Lycett’s attempt at further artistic glory was thwarted by the judges who rejected his subsequent artwork.

Lycett will explore the judging process and discover the artwork and stories of the entrants, but out of the 15,000 works submitted only 900 will end up in the final show of the cutthroat competition.

Some of the entrants include a self-taught photorealist, a retired schoolteacher and a contemporary Islamic artist.

He will speak to both veterans who have experienced 20 years of rejection and first-time success stories.

Lycett will learn about the RA’s quirky traditions, celebrate the varied talent on display in the competition and show why making art is important and can be for everyone.        

Joe Lycett: Summer Exhibitionist will air on BBC Two Saturday 23 July at 8pm.