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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2017, Episode 2 - Heat 2 - London
Kerry Godliman hosts the second heat of the BBC New Comedy Award 2017 from Up The Creek in London.
Further details
For the second heat, this year's judges are comedian Holly Walsh, BBC Radio Comedy Editor Simon Nicholls, and Chortle's Steve Bennett. Ten new comedians perform in the hope of making it through to the semi-final.
Broadcast details
- Date
- Friday 7th July 2017
- Time
- 10:30pm
- Channel
- BBC Radio 4 Extra
- Length
- 60 minutes