BBC New Comedy Award
- Radio stand-up
- BBC Radio 4 Extra / BBC Radio 2 / BBC Radio 4
- 2011 - 2024
- 78 episodes (12 series)
The BBC's nationwide search to find the best in new stand-up comedy talent. Stars Mark Watson and Patrick Kielty.
- Due to return for 2025
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2012, Episode 1 - London Semi-Final
Further details
Featuring Matt Rees, Harriet Kemsley, Kwame Asante, Stuart Hossack, Matthew Winning and Lucy Beaumont.
Patrick Kielty is the host for the evening, with a panel of esteemed comedy judges - including multi award-winning comic Mark Watson and last year's winner, Angela Barnes.
Result: Matt Rees, Lucy Beaumont and Matthew Winning progress to the final.
Broadcast details
- Date
- Thursday 1st November 2012
- Time
- 9:30pm
- Channel
- BBC Radio 2
- Length
- 30 minutes
Cast & crew
| Patrick Kielty | Host / Presenter |
| Mark Watson | Guest |
| Angela Barnes | Guest |
| Steven Canny | Guest |
| Matt Rees | Self |
| Harriet Kemsley | Self |
| Kwame Asante | Self |
| Stuart Hossack | Self |
| Matt Winning (as Matthew Winning) | Self |
| Lucy Beaumont | Self |
| Lianne Coop | Producer |
Video
2012 - London Semi-Final
The first of the semi-finals took place on October 23rd at the Leicester Square Theatre in London and was recorded exclusively for BBC Radio 2. Here's some video highlights.
Featuring: Patrick Kielty, Kwame Asante, Lucy Beaumont, Stuart Hossack, Harriet Kemsley, Matt Rees, Mark Watson & Matthew Winning.