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 7 - Semi-Final 1
Mark Watson hosts the first semi-final from the Edinburgh Festival with judges Marcus Brigstocke, Tom Allen and Julia Mackenzie.
Broadcast details
- Date
- Friday 12th August 2016
- Time
- 11pm
- Channel
- BBC Radio 4 Extra
- Length
- 45 minutes
Cast & crew
| Mark Watson | Host / Presenter |
| Tom Allen | Guest |
| Julia McKenzie | Guest |
| Marcus Brigstocke | Guest |
| George Lewis | Self |
| Jethro Bradley | Self |
| Sindhu Vee | Self |
| Tom Taylor | Self |
| Lindsey Santoro | Self |
| Alex Mahoney | Self |