Illuminated - Andy Mycock: Named, Unashamed
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Andy Mycock has one of the world’s worst surnames. Despite being a renowned political scientist, his life has been punctuated by friends and strangers making fun of his name.
Daily acts like meeting new people or being called in to see the doctor can be both hilarious and fraught. His surname has impacted on his professional life, meeting a partner, and forming meaningful relationships. But there are positives too - it’s almost impossible to forget Dr Mycock.
As Andy learns to turn a lifetime of difficult first reactions into an opportunity to connect, he discovers he has a superpower and maybe a community too. Join him as he goes on a personal journey to find peace with Mycock.
Presenter: Andy Mycock
Producer: Olivia Swift
Executive Producer: Geoff Bird
Mixing Engineer: Steve Brooke
Location recording: Mike Dunbar and Simon Buckley
A Reform Radio production for BBC Radio 4
Published on Sunday, 19th April 2026.
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