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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BBC New Comedy Award final 2018 review
Mark Watson's an old hand at hosting the BBC New Comedy Award final now, and even he's anxious, more so than his usual shtick.
Steve Bennett, Chortle, 13th August 2018Stephen Buchanan wins BBC New Comedy Award 2018
Stephen Buchanan has won the BBC New Comedy Award 2018.
British Comedy Guide, 12th August 2018BBC launches 2018 New Comedy Award
The 2018 BBC New Comedy Award has been launched today. Entries for the contest series close on Thursday 3rd May.
British Comedy Guide, 9th April 2018Heidi Regan wins BBC New Comedy Award
The final of the 2017 BBC New Comedy Award has taken place this afternoon in Edinburgh.
British Comedy Guide, 13th August 2017BBC New Comedy Award 2017 open for entries
The BBC New Comedy Award, the Radio 4 stand-up competition, is now open for 2017 entries.
British Comedy Guide, 6th April 2017Jethro Bradley wins BBC Radio New Comedy Award 2016
Stand-up comedian Jethro Bradley has won the BBC Radio New Comedy Award 2016.
British Comedy Guide, 14th August 2016BBC Radio New Comedy Award 2016 launches
The BBC has launched the BBC Radio New Comedy Award 2016, the competition in which it aims to find a new stand-up star. This year the final will be broadcast live on Radio 4 from the Edinburgh Fringe.
British Comedy Guide, 23rd March 2016BBC Radio New Comedy Awards 2015 review
If performing live to 7.5million Radio 2 listeners in the final of the BBC Radio New Comedy Award was daunting for any of the acts, it didn't show.
Steve Bennett, Chortle, 20th November 2015Live review: BBC Radio New Comedy Awards final 2015
A review of the grand final.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 20th November 2015Yuriko Kotani wins BBC New Comedy Award
Japanese stand-up Yuriko Kotani has won the 2015 BBC Radio New Comedy Award, after a public vote.
British Comedy Guide, 20th November 2015