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
- Catch-up on 2024, Episode 1
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2016, Episode 5 - Heat 5
Ten new comedians perform in the fifth heat from The Glee Club, Cardiff, hosted by Rhod Gilbert.
Broadcast details
- Date
- Friday 15th July 2016
- Time
- 10:30pm
- Channel
- BBC Radio 4 Extra
- Length
- 55 minutes
Cast & crew
| Rhod Gilbert | Host / Presenter |
| Ian Lane | Self |
| John Tansey | Self |
| Zahra Barri | Self |
| Aaron Twitchen | Self |
| Lindsey Santoro | Self |
| Matthew Harrison | Self |
| Russ Mulligan | Self |
| Alex Mahoney | Self |
| Anne Klein | Self |
| Ella Murray | Self |