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
Video clips Page 3
2012 - Brighton Heat
Footage from Komedia Brighton, and the 25th September heat. Zoe Lyons announces the judges' picks: runners-up: Jonny Lennard and David Elms, with Lucy Beaumont the winner.
2012 - Cardiff Heat
Elis James hosts the Cardiff heat of the BBC New Comedy Award 2012, held at The Glee Club on 18th September 2012. With Lloyd Langford as the guest judge. Stu Richards and Tommy Rowson were the runners up, with Matt Rees judged as the winner of this heat.
2012 - Birmingham Heat
Joe Lycett welcomed ten more competiting comedians to The Glee Club in Birmingham on Tuesday 11th September. The runners-up in this heat were Funmbi Omotayo and Sunil Patel, with Stuart Hossack named the winner.
2012 - Manchester Heat
Footage from the 4th September gig at the Comedy Store in Manchester. The runners-up were Steve Bugeja and Hayley Elis and the winner was Liam Pickford.
2012 - Liverpool Heat
Liverpool's Baby Blue venue was the location for this heat on the 28th August. The runners-up were Will Seaward and Glenn Moore. The judges' unanimous pick for the winner was Steph Peart.
2012 - Leeds Heat
On August 21, the BBC headed off to Highlight in Leeds. Peter Brush and David Stanier were the runners up, with Peter Otway declared the winner.