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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2016, Episode 1 - Heat 1
The first heat, recorded at Up The Creek in London, is hosted by Jess Fostekew.
Notes
The judges are comedian and comedy writer Holly Walsh, BBC comedy producer Tilusha Ghelani, and Chortle reviewer Steve Bennett.
Broadcast details
- Date
- Friday 17th June 2016
- Time
- 10:30pm
- Channel
- BBC Radio 4 Extra
- Length
- 55 minutes
Cast & crew
| Jessica Fostekew (as Jess Fostekew) | Host / Presenter |
| Rob Kemp | Self |
| George Lewis | Self |
| Ella Woods | Self |
| Chloe Petts | Self |
| Sam Lake | Self |
| Maxine Jones | Self |
| Nathan D'Arcy Roberts (as Nathan D'arcy Roberts) | Self |
| Luc Valvona | Self |
| Christopher Macarthur-Boyd | Self |
| Lucy Farrett | Self |