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
2012 - Edinburgh Heat
The very first heat of the BBC New Comedy Award 2012 took place on August 11th 2012. Richard Todd and Liam Williams were the runners up, with Matthew Winning, er, winning.
Featuring: Seann Walsh, Chris Ramsey, Paul Sweeney, Christian Talbot, Richard Todd, Tom Toal, Stefan Danziger, Liam Williams, Darren Walsh, Fin Taylor, Laurence Tuck & Chloe Philip.