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BBC New Comedy Award
- Radio stand-up
- BBC Radio 4 Extra / BBC Radio 2 / BBC Radio 4
- 2011 - 2023
- 77 episodes (11 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 2024
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2011, Episode 1 - Semi Final 1
Patrick Kielty hosts the first of two semi-finals of BBC Radio 2's nationwide search. With Adam Hess, Luke Graves, Joe Lycett, Mark Restuccia, Angela Barnes and Horse & Louis.
Further details
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Broadcast details
- Date
- Saturday 4th June 2011
- Time
- 10pm
- Channel
- BBC Radio 2
- Length
- 30 minutes
Cast & crew
Patrick Kielty | Host / Presenter |
Rhona Cameron | Guest |
Tania Harrison | Guest |
Bruce Martin | Guest |
Adam Hess | Self |
Luke Graves | Self |
Nick Horseman (as Horse & Louis) | Self |
Louis Fonseca (as Horse & Louis) | Self |
Joe Lycett | Self |
Mark Restuccia | Self |
Angela Barnes | Self |
Lianne Coop | Producer |
Video
The First Semi-Final
Highlights from the first semi-final of the 2011 New Comedy Award, recorded at the Pleasance Theatre, Edinburgh on Friday 3 June 2011.
View this clip on the BBC website
Featuring: Angela Barnes, Horse & Louis, Luke Graves, Adam Hess, Horse & Louis, Joe Lycett, Mark Restuccia, Rhona Cameron, Tania Harrison & Bruce Martin.