Line-up for The Alternative Comedy Experience 2 announced
Comedy Central has announced the line-up for the second series of The Alternative Comedy Experience, its stand-up comedy series curated by Stewart Lee.
The channel says: "The critically acclaimed cult stand-up series, The Alternative Comedy Experience, is returning this July with 13 brand new episodes, featuring a host of fresh and established acts from the ever popular stand up circuit, curated once again by Stewart Lee.
"The Alternative Comedy Experience takes an entirely original look at the celebrated, grass-roots stand-up scene, going both in front of and behind the curtain to see performances from some of the best cult comedy acts around, unlike any other live stand-up show on our screens."
The new episodes have, once again, been filmed at Edinburgh's Stand Comedy Club in front of a live audience. The new series will follow the same format as the previous run, with the comedians' stand-up sets intercut with backstage interviews conducted by Stewart Lee.
Stewart Lee says: "I am delighted that Comedy Central have had the vision to bring back the connoisseurs' stand-up comedy show of choice."
The comedians making their debut in the show are:
Kevin Eldon (as Paul Hamilton)
Ginger & Black
The comedians returning for Series 2 are:
Comedy Central concludes: "The range of comedy talent appearing in the second series reflects an ever-changing scene, including a significant number of female comedians, making up almost half the bill, making it one of the most female friendly stand-up shows ever made."
The new series is due to start in July. An exact start date has yet to be announced, but it is expected to begin Tuesday 15th July.
In this clip from Series 1, Stewart Lee talks to Henning Wehn: