Episodes
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| 2005 | Cardiff Semi-final 2 | 20051223 (BBC7) | Rhod Gilbert hosts a semi-final of the BBC New Comedy Awards 2005, featuring six of the best new comics in the UK. | ||
| 2005 | Sheffield Semi-final 2 | 20051216 (BBC7) | Toby Foster hosts a semi-final of the BBC New Comedy Awards 2005, featuring six of the best new comics in the UK. | ||
| 2005 | 03 | London Semi Final 1 | 20051209 (BBC7) 20051209 | Robin Ince hosts a semi-final of the BBC New Comedy Awards 2005, featuring six of the best new comics in the UK. | |
| 2005 | 04 | Sheffield Semi-final 2 | 20051216 (BBC7) 20051216 | Toby Foster hosts a semi-final of the BBC New Comedy Awards 2005, featuring six of the best new comics in the UK. | |
| 2005 | 05 | Cardiff Semi-final 2 | 20051223 (BBC7) 20051223 | Rhod Gilbert hosts a semi-final of the BBC New Comedy Awards 2005, featuring six of the best new comics in the UK. | |
| 2005 | 06 | London Semi-final 2 | 20051230 (BBC7) 20051230 | Robin Ince hosts a semi-final of the BBC New Comedy Awards 2005, featuring six of the best new comics in the UK. Episode 6 of 7. Robin Ince hosts a semi-final of the BBC New Comedy Awards 2005, featuring six of the best new comics in the UK. Episode 6 of 7. | |
| 2005 | 07 LAST | Final | 20060106 (BBC7) 20060106 | Dara O'Briain hosts the grand final of the BBC New Comedy Awards 2005, featuring the six best new acts on the UK comedy circuit. Dara O'Briain hosts the grand final of the BBC New Comedy Awards 2005, featuring the six best new acts on the UK comedy circuit. Episode 7 of 7. | |
| 2011 | 2011 Final | 20110618 | Patrick Kielty presents the live final of the BBC New Comedy Award 2011, Radio 2's nationwide search to find the best of new stand-up comedy talent in the UK. 600 acts applied to take part. 100 acts performed in ten regional heats across the country. 12 acts made it through to the semi-finals in Edinburgh and Bath, six of which were chosen by a panel of judges to go through to the last stage. Tonight, live from the Tabernacle in London, our final six acts will battle it out to be crowned winner of the BBC New Comedy Award 2011 - and its up to you to decide as we ask listeners to vote for their favourite. Previous finalists of the BBC New Comedy Award include Alan Carr, Rhod Gilbert, Lee Mack and Peter Kay - join us as we discover the next comedy stars of the future. Patrick Kielty presents the live final of the BBC New Comedy Award 2011. A nationwide search to find the best new stand-up talent in the UK. | ||
| 2011 | 2011 Results | 20110618 | Patrick Kielty reveals the results of the audience vote for the BBC New Comedy Award 2011, Radio 2's nationwide search to find the best of new stand-up comedy talent in the UK. Join us live from The Tabernacle, London, as we find out who has made it through from the 600 acts that applied to be crowned winner of the BBC New Comedy Award 2011. Patrick Kielty reveals the results of the audience vote for the BBC New Comedy Award 2011. A nationwide search to find the best new stand-up talent in the UK. | ||
| 2011 | Semi-final, Bath | 20110611 | Patrick Kielty presents the second semi-final of the BBC New Comedy Award 2011, Radio 2's nationwide search to find the best of new stand up comedy talent in the UK. From ten regional heats held across the country, twelve acts have been selected by both a judging panel and an audience vote and will be whittled down to just six for the grand final broadcast live on Saturday 18 June. Tonight the second six acts go head to head at The Komedia in Bath. Previous finalists of the BBC New Comedy Award include Alan Carr, Rhod Gilbert, Lee Mack and Peter Kay - join us as we discover the next comedy stars of the future. Patrick Kielty presents the second semi-final of the BBC New Comedy Award 2011. A nationwide search to find the best new stand-up talent in the UK. | ||
| 2011 | Semi-final, Edinburgh | 20110604 | Patrick Kielty presents the first of two semi-finals of the BBC New Comedy Award 2011, Radio 2's nationwide search to find the best of new stand up comedy talent in the UK. From ten regional heats held across the country, twelve acts have been selected by both a judging panel and an audience vote and will be whittled down to just six for the grand final broadcast live on Saturday 18 June. Tonight the first six acts go head to head at the Pleasance Theatre in Edinburgh. Next week's semi takes place at The Komedia in Bath. Previous finalists of the BBC New Comedy Award include Alan Carr, Rhod Gilbert, Lee Mack and Peter Kay - join us as we discover the next comedy stars of the future. Patrick Kielty presents the first of two semi-finals of the BBC New Comedy Award 2011. A nationwide search to find the best new stand-up talent in the UK. | ||
| 2012 | 2012 Final | 20121112 | Patrick Kielty hosts the Grand Final of the BBC New Comedy Award 2012 - Radio 2's nationwide search to find the UK's comedy stars of the future - live from The Grand Theatre, Blackpool. The BBC New Comedy Award 2012 is searching the country to find the next big comedy stars to join the likes of previous finalists Alan Carr, Peter Kay, Lee Mack, Sarah Millican, Marcus Brigstocke, Russell Howard and Rhod Gilbert. 800 acts entered. 80 acts competed in eight regional heats held across the country. Twelve were chosen - two by an audience vote - to perform in the Semi-Finals in London and Newcastle, where just six acts were put through to the final stage by our panel of comedy judges. Tonight, live on Radio 2 and BBC Red Button, those final six acts go head to head to battle it out in the hope of being crowned winner of the BBC Radio 2 New Comedy Award 2012 with a prize of £1,000 and a commission with BBC Radio Comedy. And their fate is in your hands as we ask you to vote for your favourite online and by SMS. The dazzlingly charming Irish funnyman Patrick Kielty is our host for the evening, with an esteemed comedy panel, including comic dynamite Stephen K Amos, offering feedback before we hand over to the public to cast the final vote. Patrick Kielty hosts the live grand final of Radio 2's search for UK comedy talent. A nationwide search to find the best new stand-up talent in the UK. | ||
| 2012 | 2012 Results | 20121112 | Patrick Kielty reveals the results of the audience vote for the BBC New Comedy Award 2012. A nationwide search to find the best new stand-up talent in the UK. | ||
| 2012 | Semi-final, London | 20121101 | Patrick Kielty hosts the first of two semi-finals of the BBC New Comedy Award 2012 - Radio 2's nationwide search to find the UK's comedy stars of the future - from London's Leicester Square Theatre. The BBC New Comedy Award 2012 is searching the country to find the next big comedy stars to join the likes of previous finalists Alan Carr, Peter Kay, Lee Mack, Sarah Millican, Marcus Brigstocke, Russell Howard and Rhod Gilbert. 800 acts entered. 80 acts competed in eight regional heats held across the country; twelve have been selected - by our judging panel and an audience vote - to perform in our semi-finals, where six acts will be chosen to go through to our grand final which broadcasts live on Radio 2 and the BBC Red Button from The Blackpool Grand Theatre on Monday 12 November. Tonight in our first semi-final from The Leicester Square Theatre, London, six acts go head to head in the battle for those precious slots in the final, competing for the chance to be crowned winner of the BBC New Comedy Award 2012 with a prize of £1,000 and a commission with BBC Radio Comedy. The dazzlingly charming Irish funnyman Patrick Kielty is our host for the evening, with a panel of esteemed comedy judges - including multi award-winning comic superstar Mark Watson and last year's winner, the brilliantly funny Angela Barnes - to cast judgement before they hand over to the public who will cast the final vote. Next week's semi-final takes place at The Sage Theatre, Newcastle. Patrick Kielty hosts the first of two Semi-Finals in Radio 2's search for UK comedy talent A nationwide search to find the best new stand-up talent in the UK. | ||
| 2012 | Semi-final, Newcastle | 20121108 | Patrick Kielty hosts the second of two semi-finals of the BBC New Comedy Award 2012 - Radio 2's nationwide search to find the UK's comedy stars of the future - from The Sage Theatre, Newcastle. The BBC New Comedy Award 2012 is searching the country to find the next big comedy stars to join the likes of previous finalists Alan Carr, Peter Kay, Lee Mack, Sarah Millican, Marcus Brigstocke, Russell Howard and Rhod Gilbert. 800 acts entered. 80 acts competed in eight regional heats held across the country; twelve have been selected - by our judging panel and an audience vote - to perform in our semi-finals, where six acts will be chosen to go through to our grand final which broadcasts live on Radio 2 and the BBC Red Button from The Blackpool Grand Theatre on Monday 12 November. Tonight in our second semi-final from The Sage Theatre, Newcastle, six acts go head to head in the battle for those precious slots in the final, competing for the chance to be crowned winner of the BBC New Comedy Award 2012 with a prize of £1,000 and a commission with BBC Radio Comedy. The dazzlingly charming Irish funnyman Patrick Kielty is our host for the evening, with a panel of esteemed comedy judges - including irresistible Geordie genius Jason Cook and last year's winner, the brilliantly funny Angela Barnes - to cast judgement before they hand over to the public who will cast the final vote. The Grand Final will be broadcast live on Radio 2 and Red Button on Monday 12th November at 20:00. Patrick Kielty hosts the second semi-final in Radio 2's search for UK comedy talent. A nationwide search to find the best new stand-up talent in the UK. | ||
| 2013 | 01 | Heat One | 20130906 | The first heat of the 2013 BBC Radio New Comedy Award, hosted by Susan Calman. A nationwide search to find the best new stand-up talent in the UK. | |
| 2013 | 02 | Heat Two | 20130913 | The second heat of the 2013 BBC Radio New Comedy Award, hosted by Mick Ferry. A nationwide search to find the best new stand-up talent in the UK. | |
| 2013 | 03 | Heat Three | 20130920 | The third heat of the 2013 BBC Radio New Comedy Award, hosted by Justin Moorhouse. A nationwide search to find the best new stand-up talent in the UK. | |
| 2013 | 04 | Heat Four | 20130927 | The fourth heat of the 2013 BBC Radio New Comedy Award, hosted by Jo Enright. A nationwide search to find the best new stand-up talent in the UK. | |
| 2013 | 05 | Heat Five | 20131004 | The fifth heat of the 2013 BBC Radio New Comedy Award, hosted by Joe Lycett. A nationwide search to find the best new stand-up talent in the UK. | |
| 2013 | 06 | Heat Six | 20131011 | Heat six comes from the Glee Club in Cardiff, with host Elis James and guest Isy Suttie. A nationwide search to find the best new stand-up talent in the UK. | |
| 2013 | 07 | Heat Seven | 20131018 | The seventh heat of the 2013 BBC Radio New Comedy Award, hosted by Arthur Smith. A nationwide search to find the best new stand-up talent in the UK. | |
| 2013 | 08 | Heat Eight | 20131025 | The fourth heat of the 2013 BBC Radio New Comedy Award, hosted by Tom Wrigglesworth. A nationwide search to find the best new stand-up talent in the UK. | |
| 2013 | 09 | Wildcard Vote 2013 | 20131101 | Highlights of eight shortlisted runners-up, fighting for two 'wildcard' semi-final places. A nationwide search to find the best new stand-up talent in the UK. | |
| 2013 | 10 | Semi-final, London | 20131202 | Patrick Kielty hosts the first of two semi-finals of the BBC Radio New Comedy Award 2013. A nationwide search to find the best new stand-up talent in the UK. | |
| 2013 | 11 | Semi-final, Birmingham | 20131203 | Patrick Kielty hosts the second of two semi-finals of the BBC Radio New Comedy Award 2013 - Radio 2's nationwide search to find the UK's comedy stars of the future - from the London Arts Theatre. This year the BBC Radio New Comedy Award 2013, a joint project between Radio 2 and Radio 4 Extra, is searching for the next big comedy stars to join the likes of previous finalists Alan Carr, Peter Kay, Lee Mack, Sarah Millican, Marcus Brigstocke, Russell Howard and Rhod Gilbert. Over 600 acts entered and 80 acts competed in eight regional heats held across the country; 6 acts are competing in this semi-final and three will go through to the final. Patrick Kielty hosts the second of two semi-finals of the BBC Radio New Comedy Award 2013. A nationwide search to find the best new stand-up talent in the UK. | |
| 2013 | 12 | 2013 Final | 20131209 | A nationwide search to find the best new stand-up talent in the UK. | |
| 2013 | 13 | 2013 Results | 20131209 | Votes have now closed. Please do not text. The results show following the Live Final of the nationwide search to find the best new stand-up talent in the UK. Starring last year's winner Lucy Beaumont, previous winner Rhod Gilbert and the improvisational freestylings of Abandoman. And of course, the result. The results show following the live final of the talent search. Votes have now closed. A nationwide search to find the best new stand-up talent in the UK. | |
| 2014 | 01 | Heat One | 20140912 | The first heat of the 2014 BBC Radio New Comedy Award, recorded at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe. Susan Calman hosts this opening heat, as ten new comedians try to win a place in the semi-finals. Guest judge Jason Byrne is part of the judging panel. Performers: Jack Barry, Njambi McGrath, Matthew Courtnell, Lucy Frederick, John Tansey, Lost Voice Guy, Paul Jones, Ed Caruana, Abigoliah Schamaun, Sean Hegarty. Judges: Alison Vernon-Smith, Steve Bennett, Jason Byrne. The first heat of the 2014 BBC Radio New Comedy Award, hosted by Susan Calman. A nationwide search to find the best new stand-up talent in the UK. | |
| 2014 | 02 | Heat Two | 20140913 | 20140919 (BBC7) | Second heat of the 2014 BBC Radio New Comedy Award. Hosted by Chris Ramsey. A nationwide search to find the best new stand-up talent in the UK. |
| 2014 | 03 | Heat Three | 20140926 | Third heat of the 2014 BBC Radio New Comedy Award, hosted by John Robins. A nationwide search to find the best new stand-up talent in the UK. | |
| 2014 | 04 | Heat Four | 20141003 | Fourth heat of the 2014 BBC Radio New Comedy Award, hosted by Pete Otway. A nationwide search to find the best new stand-up talent in the UK. | |
| 2014 | 05 | Heat Five | 20141010 | Fifth heat of the 2014 BBC Radio New Comedy Award, hosted by Justin Moorhouse. A nationwide search to find the best new stand-up talent in the UK. | |
| 2014 | 06 | Heat Six | 20141017 | Sixth heat of the 2014 BBC Radio New Comedy Award, hosted by Romesh Ranganathan. A nationwide search to find the best new stand-up talent in the UK. | |
| 2014 | 07 | Heat Seven | 20141024 | Seventh heat of the 2014 BBC Radio New Comedy Award, hosted by Ed Gamble. A nationwide search to find the best new stand-up talent in the UK. | |
| 2014 | 08 | Heat Eight | 20141031 | Eighth heat of the 2014 BBC Radio New Comedy Award, hosted by Arthur Smith. A nationwide search to find the best new stand-up talent in the UK. | |
| 2014 | 09 | Semi-final - Part 1 | 20141201 | Patrick Kielty hosts the first of two semi-finals from the Glee Club in Birmingham. A nationwide search to find the best new stand-up talent in the UK. | |
| 2014 | 09 | Semi-final, Part 1, Extended | 20141201 | 20141206 (BBC7) | Patrick Kielty hosts the first of two semi-finals from the Glee Club in Birmingham. A nationwide search to find the best new stand-up talent in the UK. |
| 2014 | 10 | Semi-final - Part 2 | 20141208 | Patrick Kielty hosts the second of two semi-finals, recorded at London's 100 Club. A nationwide search to find the best new stand-up talent in the UK. | |
| 2014 | 10 | Semi-final, Part 2, Extended | 20141213 | Patrick Kielty hosts the first of two semi-finals from the Glee Club in Birmingham. A nationwide search to find the best new stand-up talent in the UK. | |
| 2015 | 01 | Heat One | 20150904 | Made for 4 Extra. The first heat in comedy's prestigious new talent competition. A nationwide search to find the best new stand-up talent in the UK. | |
| 2015 | 01 | Semi-final 1 | 20151107 | Patrick Kielty hosts the first semi-final of the 2015 BBC Radio New Comedy Award, recorded at the Glee Club in Cardiff. 750 applicants have been whittled down across 8 heats to our 12 semi-finalists, and tonight features Daniel Cook, Athena Kugblenu, Andy Storey, Ken Cheng, Sean Morley and Zahra Barri. With extended sets and backstage interviews with the contestants and judges. Produced by Lyndsay Fenner and Laura Baron. Patrick Kielty hosts the first semi-final of the 2015 BBC Radio New Comedy Award. The search to find the best new stand-up talent in the UK reaches the semi-final stage | |
| 2015 | 02 | Heat Two | 20150911 | The next heat in comedy's most prestigious new talent competition from the BBC's Potterow venue at the 2015 Edinburgh Fringe Festival. Our host, Susan Calman presents some of the best new stand-up and sketch comedy talent from across the UK. Judges for this heat are comedian Paul Sinha, BBC Comedy Producer Sam Bryant and editor of comedy website Chortle, Steve Bennett. Produced by Lyndsay Fenner and Laura Baron. First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 Extra in September 2015. Susan Calman hosts from the BBC's Potterow venue at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival. A nationwide search to find the best new stand-up talent in the UK. | |
| 2015 | 02 | Semi-final 2 | 20151114 | Patrick Kielty hosts the second semi-final of the 2015 BBC Radio New Comedy Award, recorded at the Comedy Store in Manchester. 750 entrants have been whittled down across 8 heats to our 12 semi-finalists, and tonight features Russ Peers, Yuriko Kotani, Michael Stranney, Tom Taylor, Sophie Willan and Adam Hastings. With extended sets and backstage interviews with the contestants and judges. Produced by Lyndsay Fenner and Laura Baron. Patrick Kielty hosts the second semi-final of the 2015 BBC Radio New Comedy Award. The search to find the best new stand-up talent in the UK reaches the semi-final stage | |
| 2015 | 03 | Heat Three | 20150918 | The next heat in comedy's most prestigious new talent competition from The Komedia in Bath. Our host, Elis James presents some of the best new comedians from across the UK. Judges for this heat are comedian Lucy Porter, BBC Comedy Producer Sam Bryant and editor of comedy website Chortle, Steve Bennett Produced by Lyndsay Fenner and Kerry McCarthy. First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 Extra in September 2015. Elis James hosts presents some of the best new comedians from The Komedia in Bath. A nationwide search to find the best new stand-up talent in the UK. | |
| 2015 | 04 | Heat Four | 20150925 | The next heat in comedy's most prestigious new talent competition from the Komedia in Bath. Our host, Lucy Porter presents some of the best new comedians from across the UK. Judges for this heat are comedian Elis James, BBC Comedy Producer Sam Bryant and editor of comedy website Chortle, Steve Bennett Produced by Lyndsay Fenner and Sophie Black. First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 Extra in September 2015. The next heat in comedy's new talent competition comes from the Komedia in Bath. A nationwide search to find the best new stand-up talent in the UK. | |
| 2015 | 05 | Heat Five | 20151002 | The next heat in comedy's most prestigious new talent competition from London's famous Up the Creek comedy club. Our host, former finalist Dane Baptiste presents some of the best new comedians from across the UK. Judges for this heat are comedian Holly Walsh, BBC Comedy Producer Sam Bryant and editor of comedy website Chortle, Steve Bennett Produced by Lyndsay Fenner and Laura Baron First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 Extra in October 2015. The next heat in comedy's new talent competition comes from Up the Creek in London. A nationwide search to find the best new stand-up talent in the UK. | |
| 2015 | 06 | Heat Six | 20151009 | The next heat in comedy's most prestigious new talent competition from London's famous Up The Creek comedy club. Our host Jessica Fostekew presents some of the best new comedians from across the UK. Judges for this heat are comedian Jocelyn Esien, BBC Comedy Producer Sam Bryant and editor of comedy website Chortle, Steve Bennett. Produced by Lyndsay Fenner and Laura Baron. First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 Extra in October 2015. The next heat in comedy's new talent competition comes from Up the Creek in London. A nationwide search to find the best new stand-up talent in the UK. | |
| 2015 | 07 | Heat Seven | 20151016 | The next heat in comedy's most prestigious new talent competition from Birmingham's famous Glee Club. Our host Justin Moorhouse presents some of the best new comedians from across the UK. Judges for this heat are comedian Isy Suttie, BBC Comedy Producer Sam Bryant and editor of comedy website Chortle, Steve Bennett. Produced by Lyndsay Fenner and Kerry McCarthy. First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 Extra in October 2015. The next heat in comedy's new talent competition comes from The Glee Club in Birmingham. A nationwide search to find the best new stand-up talent in the UK. | |
| 2015 | 08 | Heat Eight | 20151023 | The next heat in comedy's most prestigious new talent competition from Birmingham's famous Glee Club. Our host Joe Lycett presents some of the best new comedians from across the UK. Judges for this heat are comedian Isy Suttie, BBC Comedy Producer Sam Bryant and editor of comedy website Chortle, Steve Bennett. Produced by Lyndsay Fenner and Laura Baron. First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 Extra in October 2015. The final heat in comedy's new talent competition comes from The Glee Club in Birmingham. A nationwide search to find the best new stand-up talent in the UK. | |
| 2015 | 09 | First Semi-final | 20151107 | 20151105 (R2) | Patrick Kielty hosts the first semi-final of the 2015 BBC Radio New Comedy Award, recorded at the Glee Club in Cardiff. 750 applicants have been whittled down across 8 heats to our 12 semi-finalists, and tonight features Daniel Cook, Athena Kugblenu, Andy Storey, Ken Cheng, Sean Morley and Zahra Barri. With extended sets and backstage interviews with the contestants and judges. Produced by Lyndsay Fenner and Laura Baron. Patrick Kielty hosts the first semi-final of the 2015 BBC Radio New Comedy Award. A nationwide search to find the best new stand-up talent in the UK. |
| 2015 | 10 | Second Semi-final | 20151112 | Patrick Kielty hosts the second semi-final of the 2015 BBC Radio New Comedy Award, recorded at the Comedy Store in Manchester. 750 entrants have been whittled down across 8 heats to our 12 semi-finalists, and tonight features Russ Peers, Yuriko Kotani, Michael Stranney, Tom Taylor, Sophie Willan and Adam Hastings. Produced by Lyndsay Fenner. A BBC Radio Comedy Production. Patrick Kielty hosts the second semi-final of the 2015 BBC Radio New Comedy Award. A nationwide search to find the best new stand-up talent in the UK. | |
| 2015 | 11 | 2015 Final | 20160203 | Marcus Brigstocke looks back at twenty years of the BBC New Comedy Awards, including highlights from the 2015 final, which took place at London's Comedy Store and was broadcast live on BBC Radio 2. He also talks to figures that put the awards into context - how long will it be before these bright young talents are part of the comedy firmament? Marcus himself knows that it's a long path to success - he won the awards back in 1996, but Giles Wemmbley-Hogg didn't arrive on Radio 4 until 2002... Contributors include comedy industry insiders who gave seen new comedians come and go; comedians who have had success despite failing to reach any awards final; a comedian who did well in the competition but gave up nonetheless. Marcus Brigstocke looks back on 20 years of the BBC New Comedy Awards. A nationwide search to find the best new stand-up talent in the UK. | |
| 2016 | 01 | Heat 1, London | 20160617 | Ten new comedians perform in the first heat from Up The Creek in London. A nationwide search to find the best new stand-up talent in the UK. | |
| 2016 | 03 | Heat 3, Manchester | 20160701 | Ten new comedians perform in the third heat from Manchester's Comedy Store. A nationwide search to find the best new stand-up talent in the UK. | |
| 2016 | 04 | Heat 4, Manchester | 20160708 | Ten new comedians perform in the fourth heat from Manchester's Comedy Store. A nationwide search to find the best new stand-up talent in the UK. | |
| 2016 | 05 | Heat 5, Cardiff | 20160715 | Ten new comedians perform in the fifth heat from The Glee Club, Cardiff. A nationwide search to find the best new stand-up talent in the UK. | |
| 2016 | 06 | Heat 6, Cardiff | 20160722 | Ten new comedians perform from The Glee Club, Cardiff with host Mae Martin. A nationwide search to find the best new stand-up talent in the UK. | |
| 2016 | 07 | Semi-final 1 | 20160812 | Mark Watson hosts the first semi-final from the Edinburgh Festival. A nationwide search to find the best new stand-up talent in the UK. | |
| 2016 | 08 | Semi-final 2 | 20160813 | Mark Watson hosts the second semi-final from the Edinburgh Festival. A nationwide search to find the best new stand-up talent in the UK. | |
| 2016 | 09 | 2016 Final - Part 1 | 20160814 | ' Mark Watson hosts the grand final of the BBC Radio New Comedy Award 2016 - Radio 4's nationwide search to find the UK's comedy stars of the future - live from the Edinburgh Fringe. The BBC Radio New Comedy Award 2016 is searching the country to find the next big comedy stars to join the likes of previous finalists Alan Carr, Peter Kay, Lee Mack, Sarah Millican, Marcus Brigstocke, Russell Howard and Rhod Gilbert. Sixty acts competed in six regional heats held across the country to make it through to the semi-finals in Edinburgh, and now the live final from the Fringe. Tonight, live on Radio 4, those final six acts go head to head to battle it out in the hope of being crowned winner of the BBC Radio New Comedy Award 2016 with a prize of £1,000 and a script commission with BBC Radio Comedy. Deciding upon the winner is an esteemed comedy panel of judges. Hosted by Mark Watson, the final six compete for the prestigious New Comedy Award 2016. A nationwide search to find the best new stand-up talent in the UK. Tonight, live on Radio 4, those final six acts go head to head to battle it out in the hope of being crowned winner of the BBC Radio New Comedy Award 2016 with a prize of £1,000 and a script commission with BBC Radio Comedy. Deciding upon the winner is an esteemed comedy panel of judges. | |
| 2016 | 10 | 2016 Final - Part 2 | 20160814 | ' Mark Watson hosts the grand final of the BBC Radio New Comedy Award 2016 - Radio 4's nationwide search to find the UK's comedy stars of the future - live from the Edinburgh Fringe. The BBC Radio New Comedy Award 2016 is searching the country to find the next big comedy stars to join the likes of previous finalists Alan Carr, Peter Kay, Lee Mack, Sarah Millican, Marcus Brigstocke, Russell Howard and Rhod Gilbert. Sixty acts competed in six regional heats held across the country to make it through to the semi-finals in Edinburgh, and now the live final from the Fringe. Tonight, live on Radio 4, those final six acts go head to head to battle it out in the hope of being crowned winner of the BBC Radio New Comedy Award 2016 with a prize of £1,000 and a script commission with BBC Radio Comedy. Deciding upon the winner is an esteemed comedy panel of judges. Hosted by Mark Watson, the final six compete for the prestigious New Comedy Award 2016. A nationwide search to find the best new stand-up talent in the UK. Tonight, live on Radio 4, those final six acts go head to head to battle it out in the hope of being crowned winner of the BBC Radio New Comedy Award 2016 with a prize of £1,000 and a script commission with BBC Radio Comedy. Deciding upon the winner is an esteemed comedy panel of judges. | |
| 2017 | 01 | Heat 1, London | 20170630 | The first heat of the BBC New Comedy Award 2017 will be recorded at Up The Creek in London and it will be hosted by Nish Kumar. The judges will be the comedian Mae Martin, BBC Radio Comedy Editor Simon Nicholls, and Steve Bennett from Chortle. Ten new comedians will perform in the hope of making it through to the semi-final at the Edinburgh Festival. Ten new comedians perform in Up The Creek in London with host Nish Kumar. A nationwide search to find the best new stand-up talent in the UK. | |
| 2017 | 02 | Heat 2, London | 20170707 | The second heat of the BBC New Comedy Award 2017 is to be recorded at Up The Creek in London and it will be hosted by Kerry Godliman. The judges are the comedian Holly Walsh, BBC Radio Comedy Editor Simon Nicholls, and Steve Bennett from Chortle. Ten new comedians will perform in the hope of making it through to the semi-final at the Edinburgh Festival. Kerry Godliman is your host from Up The Creek Comedy Club in London. A nationwide search to find the best new stand-up talent in the UK. | |
| 2017 | 03 | Heat 3, Manchester | 20170714 | The third heat of the BBC New Comedy Award 2017 will be recorded at Manchester's Comedy Store with host Barbara Nice. The judges will be the comedian Phil Ellis, BBC Radio Comedy Editor Simon Nicholls, and Steve Bennett from Chortle. Ten new comedians will perform in the hope of making it through to the semi-final at the Edinburgh Festival. The third heat is from Manchester's Comedy Store with host Barbara Nice. A nationwide search to find the best new stand-up talent in the UK. | |
| 2017 | 04 | Heat 4, Manchester | 20170721 | The fourth heat of the BBC New Comedy Award 2017 will be recorded at Manchester's Comedy Store with host Tez Ilyas. The judges will be the comedian Zoe Lyons, BBC Radio Comedy Editor Simon Nicholls, and Steve Bennett from Chortle. Ten new comedians will perform in the hope of making it through to the semi-final at the Edinburgh Festival. The fourth heat is from Manchester's Comedy Store with host Tez Ilyas. A nationwide search to find the best new stand-up talent in the UK. | |
| 2017 | 05 | Heat 5, Cardiff | 20170728 | The fifth heat of the BBC New Comedy Award 2017 will be recorded at the Glee Club in Cardiff with host Kiri Pritchard-McClean. The judges will be the comedian Lloyd Langford, BBC Radio Comedy Editor Simon Nicholls, and Steve Bennett from Chortle. Ten new comedians will perform in the hope of making it through to the semi-final at the Edinburgh Festival. The fifth heat is from the Glee Club in Cardiff, with host Kiri Pritchard-McClean. A nationwide search to find the best new stand-up talent in the UK. | |
| 2017 | 06 | Heat 6, Cardiff | 20170804 | The sixth heat of the BBC New Comedy Award 2017 will be recorded at the Glee Club in Cardiff with host Lloyd Langford. The judges will be the comedian Tiff Stevenson, BBC Radio Comedy Editor Simon Nicholls, and Steve Bennett from Chortle. Ten new comedians will perform in the hope of making it through to the semi-final at the Edinburgh Festival. The fifth heat is from the Glee Club in Cardiff, with host Lloyd Langford. A nationwide search to find the best new stand-up talent in the UK. | |
| 2017 | 07 | Semi-final 1, Edinburgh | 20170808 | The first semi-final of the BBC New Comedy Award 2017 is hosted by Mark Watson at the Edinburgh Festival. The judges are comedians Dane Baptiste and Angela Barnes, and BBC Radio Comedy's Julia Mackenzie. The best new acts compete for a place in the final being broadcast live on BBC Radio 4 at 6.15pm on Sunday 13th August. Mark Watson hosts the first semi-final from the Edinburgh Festival. A nationwide search to find the best new stand-up talent in the UK. | |
| 2017 | 08 | Semi-final 2, Edinburgh | 20170809 | The second semi-final of the BBC New Comedy Award 2017 is hosted by Mark Watson at the Edinburgh Festival. The judges are comedy writer and presenter Clive Anderson, comedian Tom Allen, and BBC Radio Comedy's Julia Mackenzie. The best new acts compete for a place in the final being broadcast live on BBC Radio 4 at 6.15pm on Sunday 13th August. Mark Watson hosts the second semi-final from the Edinburgh Festival. A nationwide search to find the best new stand-up talent in the UK. | |
| 2017 | 09 | 2017 Final - Part 1 | 20170813 | ' Mark Watson hosts the final of the BBC New Comedy Award 2017 - Radio 4's nationwide search to find the UK's comedy stars of the future - live from the Edinburgh Fringe. Past finalists include Alan Carr, Peter Kay, Sarah Millican, Joe Lycett, Russell Howard and Rhod Gilbert. Sixty acts competed in six regional heats, and two semi-finals, held across the country to make it through to the live final in Edinburgh. The final six acts will now go head to head in the hope of being crowned winner of the BBC New Comedy Award 2017, with a prize of £1,000 and a script commission with BBC Studios Radio Comedy. Deciding upon the winner is an esteemed comedy panel of judges, Hugh Dennis, Sioned Wiliam and Jenny Eclair, with a special performance from Tez Ilyas. Mark Watson hosts the final of the New Comedy Award 2017, live from the Edinburgh Fringe. A nationwide search to find the best new stand-up talent in the UK. Sixty acts competed in six regional heats, and two semi-finals, held across the country to make it through to the live final in Edinburgh. The final six acts will now go head to head in the hope of being crowned winner of the BBC New Comedy Award 2017, with a prize of £1,000 and a script commission with BBC Studios Radio Comedy. Deciding upon the winner is an esteemed comedy panel of judges, Hugh Dennis, Sioned Wiliam and Jenny Eclair, with a special performance from Tez Ilyas. | |
| 2017 | 10 | 2017 Final - Part 2 | 20170813 | Mark Watson hosts the final of the New Comedy Award 2017, live from the Edinburgh Fringe. A nationwide search to find the best new stand-up talent in the UK. | |
| 2018 | 01 | Heat 1, London | 20180706 | The first heat of the BBC New Comedy Award 2018, recorded at Up the Creek Comedy Club in London and hosted by Dane Baptiste. Ten new acts compete for a place in the Edinburgh semi-final of this prestigious new act competition. Acts are: Amy Matthews, Archie Henderson, Ben Lawrence, Benji Waterstones, Dan Offen, Jake Baker, Jess Bray, Mo Saffaf, Rachel Wheeley and Thanyia Moore. The judges are: Steve Bennett (editor of chortle.co.uk), BBC Executive Producer Victoria Lloyd and comedian and writer Holly Walsh. Produced by Lyndsay Fenner. A BBC Studios production. The first heat of the BBC New Comedy Award 2018, hosted by Dane Baptiste. A nationwide search to find the best new stand-up talent in the UK. | |
| 2018 | 02 | Heat 2, London | 20180713 | The second heat of the BBC New Comedy Award 2018, recorded at Up the Creek Comedy Club in London and hosted by Mae Martin. Ten new acts compete for a place in the Edinburgh semi-final of this prestigious new act competition. Acts are: Ada Campe, Cansu Karabiyik, Esther Manito, Harry Carr, Isa Bonachera, Joe Hobbs, Kat Sadler, Matt Hutchinson, Riordan DJ and Rosie Holt. The judges are: Steve Bennett (editor of chortle.co.uk), BBC Executive Producer Victoria Lloyd and comedian Jocelyn Jee Esien. Produced by Lyndsay Fenner. A BBC Studios production. The second heat of the BBC New Comedy Award 2018, hosted by Mae Martin. A nationwide search to find the best new stand-up talent in the UK. | |
| 2018 | 03 | Heat 3, London | 20180720 | The third heat of the BBC New Comedy Award 2018, recorded at Up the Creek Comedy Club in London and hosted by Tez Ilyas. Ten new acts compete for a place in the Edinburgh semi-final of this prestigious new act competition. Acts are: Adam Beardsmore, Adele Cliff, Ali Woods, Birds, Darran Griffiths, David McIver, Jenan Younis, Lulu Popplewell, Maddie Campion and William Stone. The judges are: Steve Bennett (editor of chortle.co.uk), BBC Executive Producer Victoria Lloyd and comedian Dane Baptiste. Produced by Lyndsay Fenner. A BBC Studios production. The third heat of the BBC New Comedy Award 2018, hosted by Tez Ilyas. A nationwide search to find the best new stand-up talent in the UK. | |
| 2018 | 04 | Heat 4, Manchester | 20180727 | The fourth heat of the BBC New Comedy Award 2018, hosted by Kiri Pritchard-Maclean. A nationwide search to find the best new stand-up talent in the UK. | |
| 2018 | 05 | Heat 5, Cardiff | 20180803 | The fifth and final heat of the BBC New Comedy Award 2018, recorded at the Glee Club in Cardiff, hosted by Mike Bubbins. Ten new acts compete for a place in the Edinburgh semi-final of this prestigious new act competition. Acts are: Andrew White, Ben Peel, Chloe Green, Cam Davies, Helen Bauer, Jeremy Flynn, Jodie Mitchell, Josh Baulf, Leo Gallagher and Pauline Eyre. The judges are: Steve Bennett (editor of chortle.co.uk), BBC Executive Producer Victoria Lloyd and comedian Kiri Pritchard-Maclean. Produced by Lyndsay Fenner. A BBC Studios production. The fifth heat of the BBC New Comedy Award 2018, hosted by Mike Bobbins. A nationwide search to find the best new stand-up talent in the UK. | |
| 2018 | 06 | Semi-final 1, Edinburgh | 20180807 | The first semi-final of the BBC New Comedy Award 2018, hosted by Mark Watson and recorded at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival. Acts are: Helen Bauer, Matt Hutchinson, Sarah Mann, Stephen Buchanan and William Stone. The judges are comedians Angela Barnes, Marcus Brigstocke and Julia McKenzie (Executive Editor, BBC Studios Radio Comedy). The first semi-final of the BBC New Comedy Award 2018, hosted by Mark Watson. A nationwide search to find the best new stand-up talent in the UK. | |
| 2018 | 07 | Semi-final 2, Edinburgh | 20180808 | The second semi-final of the BBC New Comedy Award 2018, hosted by Mark Watson and recorded at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival. Acts are: Chloe Green, Isa Bonachera, Mamoun Elagab, Thanyia Moore and Tom Mayhew. The judges are comedians Angela Barnes, Marcus Brigstocke and Julia McKenzie (Executive Editor, BBC Studios Radio Comedy). The second semi-final of the BBC New Comedy Award 2018, hosted by Mark Watson. A nationwide search to find the best new stand-up talent in the UK. | |
| 2018 | 08 | 2018 Final | 20180812 | ' The final of the 2018 BBC New Comedy Award, live from Edinburgh. Host Mark Watson will be joined by an expert panel of judges comprised of stalwarts of the comedy world, including Sioned Wiliam, Commissioning Editor for Comedy on Radio 4, as six of the UK's most exciting new comedy acts compete for the coveted title. Acts competing are: Helen Bauer, Isa Bonachera, Mamoun Elagab, Stephen Buchanan, Sarah Mann and William Stone. The winner of this year's competition will take home £1000 and a 15 minute script commission from BBC Studios. Past winners and finalists of the BBC New Comedy Award include Alan Carr, Peter Kay, Lee Mack, Sarah Millican, Russell Howard, Joe Lycett, Josie Long, and Nina Conti. Producer: Lyndsay Fenner A BBC Studios production for BBC Radio 4. A nationwide search to find the best new stand-up talent in the UK. The winner of this year's competition will take home £1000 and a 15 minute script commission from BBC Studios. Past winners and finalists of the BBC New Comedy Award include Alan Carr, Peter Kay, Lee Mack, Sarah Millican, Russell Howard, Joe Lycett, Josie Long, and Nina Conti. | |
| 2018 | 08 | Final | 20180812 | The final of the 2018 BBC New Comedy Award, live from Edinburgh. A nationwide search to find the best new stand-up talent in the UK Host Mark Watson will be joined by an expert panel of judges comprised of stalwarts of the comedy world, including Sioned Wiliam, Commissioning Editor for Comedy on Radio 4, as six of the UK's most exciting new comedy acts compete for the coveted title. The winner of this year's competition will take home £1000 and a 15 minute script commission from BBC Studios. Past winners and finalists of the BBC New Comedy Award include Alan Carr, Peter Kay, Lee Mack, Sarah Millican, Russell Howard, Joe Lycett, Josie Long, and Nina Conti. Producer: Lyndsay Fenner A BBC Studios production for BBC Radio 4. The winner of this year's competition will take home £1000 and a 15 minute script commission from BBC Studios. Past winners and finalists of the BBC New Comedy Award include Alan Carr, Peter Kay, Lee Mack, Sarah Millican, Russell Howard, Joe Lycett, Josie Long, and Nina Conti. | |
| 2018 | 09 | 2018 Final, Results Show | 20180812 | The results of the BBC New Comedy Award 2018 final, live from Edinburgh. Host Mark Watson will be joined by an expert panel of judges comprised of stalwarts of the comedy world, including Sioned Wiliam, Commissioning Editor for Comedy on Radio 4, who will announce the winner of the coveted title. Featuring a set from 2014 BBC New Comedy Award winner and current Britain's Got Talent champion Lost Voice Guy (aka Lee Ridley). Acts competing are: Helen Bauer, Isa Bonachera, Mamoun Elagab, Stephen Buchanan, Sarah Mann and William Stone. The winner of this year's competition will take home £1000 and a 15 minute script commission from BBC Studios. Past winners and finalists of the BBC New Comedy Award include Alan Carr, Peter Kay, Lee Mack, Sarah Millican, Russell Howard, Joe Lycett, Josie Long, and Nina Conti. Producer: Lyndsay Fenner A BBC Studios production for BBC Radio 4. A nationwide search to find the best new stand-up talent in the UK. The winner of this year's competition will take home £1000 and a 15 minute script commission from BBC Studios. Past winners and finalists of the BBC New Comedy Award include Alan Carr, Peter Kay, Lee Mack, Sarah Millican, Russell Howard, Joe Lycett, Josie Long, and Nina Conti. | |
| 2018 | 09 | Final, Results Show | 20180812 | The results of the BBC New Comedy Award 2018 final, live from Edinburgh. A nationwide search to find the best new stand-up talent in the UK Host Mark Watson will be joined by an expert panel of judges comprised of stalwarts of the comedy world, including Sioned Wiliam, Commissioning Editor for Comedy on Radio 4, who will announce the winner of the coveted title. Featuring a set from 2014 BBC New Comedy Award winner and current Britain's Got Talent champion Lost Voice Guy (aka Lee Ridley). The winner of this year's competition will take home £1000 and a 15 minute script commission from BBC Studios. Past winners and finalists of the BBC New Comedy Award include Alan Carr, Peter Kay, Lee Mack, Sarah Millican, Russell Howard, Joe Lycett, Josie Long, and Nina Conti. Producer: Lyndsay Fenner A BBC Studios production for BBC Radio 4. The winner of this year's competition will take home £1000 and a 15 minute script commission from BBC Studios. Past winners and finalists of the BBC New Comedy Award include Alan Carr, Peter Kay, Lee Mack, Sarah Millican, Russell Howard, Joe Lycett, Josie Long, and Nina Conti. | |
| 2022 | 20221110 | 20230104 (BBC7) 20221228 (R4) | The BBC New Comedy Awards has been running since 1995, and its winners have included comedians such as Marcus Brigstocke, Josie Long, Alan Carr, Rhod Gilbert, Angela Barnes, Lucy Beaumont and Lose Voice Guy. This year, over a thousand new acts entered, being whittled down to 100 for the live heats, and then just 30 for the six regional finals. And now it's time for the the Grand Final, recorded at St David's Hall, in Cardiff. Hosted by ... Kerry Godliman First act ... Robbie McShane Second act ... Omar Badawy Third act ... Dee Allum Fourth act ... Dan Tiernan Fifth act ... Marjolein Robertson Sixth act ... Joshua Bethania Head judge ... Fern Brady Judge ... Nabil Abdulrashid Judge ... Rosie Jones Producers ... Lindsay Jex and Ed Morrish Assistant producer ... Nicola Clyde Post-production ... Rich Evans at Syncbox Post A Phil Mcintyre Television production for BBC Radio 4 Kerry Godliman hosts the grand final of this year's comedy contest. |