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Roast Battle. Image shows from L to R: Katherine Ryan, Jimmy Carr
Roast Battle

Roast Battle

  • TV stand-up
  • Comedy Central
  • 2018 - 2020
  • 22 episodes (4 series)

Jimmy Carr, Katherine Ryan and guests judge insult battles between stand-up comedians. Also features Jonathan Ross, Russell Brand and Brian Moses.

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Roast Battle. Image shows from L to R: Noel Fielding, Joe Lycett, Katherine Ryan, Jimmy Carr, Richard Ayoade, Sara Pascoe, Big Narstie

Key details

Genre
Stand-Up
Broadcast
2018 - 2020
Channel
Comedy Central
Episodes
22 (4 series)
Creators
Jeff Ross and Brian Moses
Stars
Jimmy Carr, Katherine Ryan, Jonathan Ross, Russell Brand and Brian Moses
Writers
Dominic English, James Farmer, Jesse Joyce, Geoff Norcott, Christine Rose, Aiden Spackman, Dan Swimer, Phil Kerr and more
Directors
Liz Clare, Barbara Wiltshire and Toby Baker
Producers
Tom Corrigan, Mia Cross, Emma Clarke, Louise Holmes, Jill Offman, Suzi Aplin, Jimmy Carr, Gabe Turner and more
Companies

On Roast Battle, host Jimmy Carr is joined by Katherine Ryan and guest judges (exclusively Jonathan Ross in Series 2, and Russell Brand in Series 1) for an unmissable war of words between the country's finest comic performers.

Two roasters enter an arena filled with bloodthirsty comedy fans with just one simple mission: to bring their opponent to their knees with five of the most ferocious jokes their minds can muster. These gags won't be for the faint of heart. Expect a no-holds - barred assault where no topic is off-limits.

This is not a harmless comedy showcase or a friendly panel show... this is competitive roasting.

Additional details

Also known as
  • Roast Battle UK (Working title)
Production
Studio
Camera set-up
Multi-camera
Picture
Colour

Website links

Broadcast details

First broadcast
Monday 15th January 2018 at 10pm on Comedy Central
Most recent repeats

Recording details

  • Electric Brixton

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