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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
Episode menu
2011, Episode 2 - Semi Final 2
Tonight at The Komedia in Bath, six acts go head-to-head to see who will make it to the final. Taking part are Ian Smith, Pat Cahill, Chris Turner, Michael J Dolan, Andrew Ryan and Tez Ilyas.
Broadcast details
- Date
- Saturday 11th June 2011
- Time
- 10pm
- Channel
- BBC Radio 2
- Length
- 30 minutes
Cast & crew
Patrick Kielty | Host / Presenter |
Tom Allen | Guest |
Stephanie Merritt | Guest |
Jon Holmes | Guest |
Ian Smith | Self |
Pat Cahill | Self |
Chris Turner | Self |
Michael J Dolan | Self |
Andrew Ryan | Self |
Tez Ilyas | Self |
Lianne Coop | Producer |
Video
The Second Semi-Final
Highlights from the second semi-final of the 2011 New Comedy Award, recorded at the Bath Komedia on Friday 10 June.
View this clip on the BBC website
Featuring: Pat Cahill, Tez Ilyas, Michael J Dolan, Patrick Kielty, Andrew Ryan, Ian Smith, Chris Turner, Tom Allen, Jon Holmes & Stephanie Merritt.