2016
1. Heat 1
First broadcast: Friday 17th June 2016
The first heat, recorded at Up The Creek in London, is hosted by Jess Fostekew.
2. Heat 2
First broadcast: Friday 24th June 2016
Ten new comedians compete in the second heat. Nish Kumar is your host from Up The Creek Comedy Club in London.
3. Heat 3
First broadcast: Friday 1st July 2016
Ten new comedians perform in the third heat from Manchester's Comedy Store with host Justin Moorhouse.
4. Heat 4
First broadcast: Friday 8th July 2016
Ten new comedians perform in the fourth heat from Manchester's Comedy Store with host Nathan Caton.
5. Heat 5
First broadcast: Friday 15th July 2016
Ten new comedians perform in the fifth heat from The Glee Club, Cardiff, hosted by Rhod Gilbert.
6. Heat 6
First broadcast: Friday 22nd July 2016
Ten new comedians perform in the sixth heat from The Glee Club, Cardiff with host Mae Martin.
7. Semi-Final 1
First broadcast: Friday 12th August 2016
Mark Watson hosts the first semi-final from the Edinburgh Festival with judges Marcus Brigstocke, Tom Allen and Julia Mackenzie.
8. Semi-Final 2
First broadcast: Saturday 13th August 2016
Mark Watson hosts the second semi-final from the Edinburgh Festival with judges Susan Calman, Julia Mackenzie and Clive Anderson.
9. Grand Final (Part 1)
First broadcast: Sunday 14th August 2016
The final, broadcast live from the Edinburgh Festival Fringe with host Mark Watson.
10. Grand Final (Part 2)
First broadcast: Sunday 14th August 2016
Mark Watson announces who has won the 2016 contest, broadcast live from the Edinburgh Festival Fringe.