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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.
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2012, Episode 2 - Newcastle Semi-Final
Patrick Kielty hosts the second of the semi-finals, featuring performances from Tommy Rowson, Pete Otway, Hayley Ellis, Steph Peart, Liam Pickford and Sunil Patel.
Further details
BBC New Comedy Award. Image shows from L to R: Sunil Patel, Hayley Ellis, Liam Pickford, Peter Otway, Tommy Rowson, Steph Peart. Copyright: BBC
Patrick Kielty hosts the second of two semi-finals, from The Sage Theatre, Newcastle.
The panel of esteemed comedy judges include Jason Cook and last year's winner, Angela Barnes.
BBC New Comedy Award. Image shows from L to R: Sunil Patel, Hayley Ellis, Liam Pickford, Peter Otway, Tommy Rowson, Steph Peart. Copyright: BBC
Result: Tommy Rowson, Sunil Patel and Pete Otway progress to the final.
Broadcast details
- Date
- Thursday 8th November 2012
- Time
- 9:30pm
- Channel
- BBC Radio 2
- Length
- 30 minutes
Cast & crew
| Patrick Kielty | Host / Presenter |
| Angela Barnes | Guest |
| Steven Canny | Guest |
| Jason Cook | Guest |
| Tommy Rowson | Self |
| Peter Otway (as Pete Otway) | Self |
| Hayley Ellis | Self |
| Steph Peart | Self |
| Liam Pickford | Self |
| Sunil Patel | Self |
| Lianne Coop | Producer |
Video
2012 - Newcastle Semi-Final
Hayley Ellis, Peter Otway, Sunil Patel, Steph Peart, Liam Pickford and Tommy Rowson perform in the Newcastle semi-final.
Featuring: Patrick Kielty, Pete Otway, Sunil Patel, Tommy Rowson, Angela Barnes, Steven Canny, Jason Cook, Hayley Ellis, Steph Peart & Liam Pickford.