Angela Barnes to host new R4 flagship stand-up show Live From The UK
- Live From The UK is coming to Radio 4, showcasing some of the country's best stand-ups at regional comedy clubs
- Josh Pugh, Lauren Pattison, Mark Nelson, Hayley Ellis and Louise Young are among those recording sets
- Hosted by Angela Barnes, the show is billed as the station's "flagship stand-up series"
Radio 4 is launching a new stand-up showcase, featuring some of the UK's best comics performing at their local comedy clubs.
Hosted by Angela Barnes, Live From The UK is described as the station's new "flagship stand-up series", with recording of four 30-minute episodes commencing next week.
The first episode, which airs on 21st May, features Josh Pugh headlining from The Glee Club in Birmingham, with Hayley Ellis performing at the Frog & Bucket in Manchester, Mark Nelson at the Stand in Glasgow and Louise Young at the Stand in Newcastle.
Lauren Pattison is also scheduled to record at the Newcastle Stand in a later episode.
Produced by Gwyn Rhys Davies for BBC Studios, Live From The UK's executive producer is Pete Strauss.
Initial recordings will take place at Birmingham Glee this coming Monday and at the Frog & Bucket on Tuesday night.
Further sets will be recorded at the Stand venues in Glasgow on 21st April and Newcastle on the 22nd.
Free tickets for Live From The UK are available now through the BBC.
Radio 4 regular Barnes is currently touring her own stand-up show, Angst, which she brings to Cranleigh Arts in Cranleigh tonight.