Comedy

BBC New Comedy Awards

Who will follow in the footsteps of some of stand-up's biggest names? Fresh new talent aim to impress famous faces in a nationwide search for the next breakout comedy star.

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2021: 1. Swansea

2021: 1. Swansea
Five up-and-coming comics try to impress judges Mawaan Rizwan, Ali Shahalom and Katy Wix.
Five up-and-coming comics try to impress judges Mawaan Rizwan, Ali Shahalom and Katy Wix.
31 minsAvailable for 1 month
2021: 2. Wolverhampton
Five new stand-ups try to impress judges Mawaan Rizwan, Sikisa and Sarah Keyworth.
Five new stand-ups try to impress judges Mawaan Rizwan, Sikisa and Sarah Keyworth.
31 minsAvailable for 1 month
2021: 3. Halifax
Five up-and-coming comics try to impress judges Mawaan Rizwan, Rosie Jones and Josh Jones.
Five up-and-coming comics try to impress judges Mawaan Rizwan, Rosie Jones and Josh Jones.
31 minsAvailable for 1 month
2021: 4. Croydon
Five new stand-ups try to impress judges Mawaan Rizwan, Thanyia Moore and Helen Bauer.
Five new stand-ups try to impress judges Mawaan Rizwan, Thanyia Moore and Helen Bauer.
29 minsAvailable for 1 month
2021: 5. Dundee
Five acts take to the stage in front of a packed house in the heart of Dundee.
Five acts take to the stage in front of a packed house in the heart of Dundee.
31 minsAvailable for 1 month
2021: 6. Portrush
Shane Todd presents from Portrush town hall.
Shane Todd presents from Portrush town hall.
30 minsAvailable for 1 month
2021: 7. The Final
Six finalists take to the stage in their bid be crowned the BBC New Comedian of 2021.
Six finalists take to the stage in their bid be crowned the BBC New Comedian of 2021.
49 minsAvailable for 2 months

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