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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2018, Episode 1 - Heat 1 - London
The first heat of the BBC New Comedy Award 2018, recorded at Up the Creek Comedy Club in London and hosted by Dane Baptiste. The acts are: Amy Matthews, Archie Henderson, Ben Lawrence, Benji Waterstones, Dan Offen, Jake Baker, Jess Bray, Mo Saffaf, Rachel Wheeley and Thanyia Moore.
Broadcast details
- Date
- Friday 6th July 2018
- Time
- 10:30pm
- Channel
- BBC Radio 4 Extra
- Length
- 60 minutes
Cast & crew
| Dane Baptiste | Host / Presenter |
| Steve Bennett | Guest |
| Holly Walsh | Guest |
| Victoria Lloyd | Guest |
| Benji Waterhouse (as Benji Waterstones) | Self |
| Amy Matthews | Self |
| Archie Henderson | Self |
| Ben Lawrence | Self |
| Dan Offen | Self |
| Jake Baker | Self |
| Jess Bray | Self |
| Mo Saffaf | Self |
| Rachel Wheeley | Self |
| Thanyia Moore | Self |
| Lyndsay Fenner | Producer |