4 Stands Up
A series of stand-up performances, from new comedians to big headline acts
- Genre
- Stand-Up
- Broadcast
- 2007 - 2018
- Channel
- BBC Radio 4
- Episodes
- 15 (3 series)
- Starring
- Chris Addison, Rhod Gilbert and Michael McIntyre
- Writers
- Rhod Gilbert, Michael McIntyre and Chris Addison
- Producers
- Tilusha Ghelani and Sam Michell
This series features stand-up performances from some of the best comic talent in the UK. The first series was hosted by Michael McIntyre, the second by Rhod Gilbert and the third by Chris Addison.
Each episode follows the same format. The host presents three different acts. The first is a young comedian with their own unique style. The second act delivers sketches, musical pieces or character comedy. The final part is filled by a big headline act.
- Part of
- Production company
- Also known as
- 4 Stands Up At The Biggest Weekend (2018 special)
- Laugh track
- Live audience
Broadcast details
- First broadcast
- Wednesday 12th December 2007 on BBC Radio 4 at 6:30pm
- Last new broadcast
- Sunday 27th May 2018 on BBC Radio 4 at 7:15pm
- Length of episodes
- 30 minutes
- Last repeat
- Saturday 2nd June 2018 at 5:30am on Radio 4 Extra

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