BBC New Comedy Awards: Full TV Schedule and Live Stream
Who will follow in the footsteps of some of stand-up's biggest names? Fresh new talent aim to impress famous faces in a nationwide search for the next breakout comedy star.
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2021: 1. Swansea
At Swansea’s iconic Patti Pavilion, five up-and-coming comics try to impress the audience and judges Mawaan Rizwan, Ali Shahalom and Katy Wix.
2021: 2. Wolverhampton
In Wolverhampton, five new stand-ups try to impress the audience and judges Mawaan Rizwan, Sikisa and Sarah Keyworth.
2021: 3. Halifax
At the Square Chapel in Halifax, five up-and-coming comics try to impress the audience and judges Mawaan Rizwan, Rosie Jones and Josh Jones.
2021: 4. Croydon
At Stanley Arts in Croyden, five up-and-coming comics try to impress the audience and judges Mawaan Rizwan, Thanyia Moore and Helen Bauer.
2021: 5. Dundee
Five acts take to the stage in front of a packed house of more than a hundred at the Victorian Jute Mill in the heart of Dundee.
2021: 6. Portrush
Shane Todd presents from Portrush town hall. The Belfast born comedian, writer and radio presenter kicks off the night with a bit of local banter before bringing on the five acts.
2021: 7. The Final
Six finalists take to the stage in their bid to win over the judges and be crowned the BBC New Comedian of 2021.
2022: 1. Deptford
Thanyia Moore is joined by Kerry Godliman, Babatunde Aleshe and Fern Brady as five new comics battle it out for a place in the grand final in Cardiff.
2022: 2. Exeter
Host Jayde Adams is joined at the Corn Exchange, Exeter, by judges Laura Smyth, Leroy Brito and Fern Brady as five new comics battle it out for a place in the grand final.
2022: 3. Derry
Catherine Bohart hosts from the Guildhall, Derry, as five hopefuls battle it out for a place in the grand final. Head judge Fern Brady is joined on the panel by Shane Todd and Alison Spittle.
2022: 4. Kilmarnock
Glaswegian stand-up Christopher MacArthur-Boyd hosts the latest heat from Kilmarnock in East Ayrshire, where he is joined by Josie Long, Susan Riddell and head judge Fern Brady.
2022: 5. Middlesbrough
Lauren Pattison hosts the latest heat from Middlesbrough Town Hall, where five hopefuls vie for a place in the grand final. Head judge Fern Brady is joined on the panel by Jonny Pelham and Ria Lina.
2022: 6. Coventry
Josh Pugh hosts the sixth heat from The Box at FarGo Village, Coventry. Joining Fern Brady on the judging panel are Brummie comic Kai Samra and Black Country comedian Darren Harriott.
2023: Episode 1
The Fire Station in Sunderland plays host to this heat of the BBC New Comedy Awards, where five hopefuls battle it out for a place in the grand final.
2023: Episode 2
Five hopefuls battle it out at the legendary Leith Theatre. Award-winning comedian Larry Dean is host, with judges Richard Gadd, Susie McCabe and head judge Josh Pugh.
2023: Episode 3
The contest heads to The Braid in Ballymena, County Antrim. Award-winning stand-up Shane Todd hosts with Diona Doherty, Martin Angolo and head judge Josh Pugh.
2023: Episode 4
Five stand-up hopefuls battle it out at the York Hall in Bethnal Green to earn a place in the grand final, where one will be crowned the BBC New Comedian 2023.
2023: Episode 5
The contest heads to the Albert Hall Conference Centre in Nottingham, where five more stand-up hopefuls battle it. Guz Khan hosts, while Thanyia Moore and Colin Hoult join the judging panel.
2023: Episode 6
This year's last five stand-up hopefuls battle it out in Bangor for a place in Glasgow's grand final.
2024: 1. Midlands Heat: Leicester
Five budding comedians perform, but only one can go through to the grand final of the BBC New Comedy Awards 2024.
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