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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2014, Episode 1 - Edinburgh Heat 1
Nearly 800 budding stand-ups applied, now hear the heats. Susan Calman presents the first show, recorded at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe. Ten new comics battle for a place in the semi-finals. Jason Byrne is the guest judge.
Broadcast details
- Date
- Friday 12th September 2014
- Time
- 10:30pm
- Channel
- BBC Radio 4 Extra
- Length
- 60 minutes
Cast & crew
| Susan Calman | Host / Presenter |
| Steve Bennett | Guest |
| Alison Vernon-Smith | Guest |
| Jason Byrne | Guest |
| Jack Barry | Self |
| Njambi McGrath | Self |
| Matthew Courtnell | Self |
| Lucy Frederick | Self |
| John Tansey | Self |
| Lee Ridley (as Lost Voice Guy) | Self |
| Paul Jones | Self |
| Ed Caruana | Self |
| Abigoliah Schamaun | Self |
| Sean Hegarty | Self |