BBC New Comedy Awards

2011•4 series•Entertainment / Comedy

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Follows the BBC's competition to find new comedy talent from across the United Kingdom. Over a number of rounds, comedians compete to show they could be the next breakout comedy star. In the process, they hope to follow in the footsteps of former winners including Julian Barratt, Nina Conti, Rhod Gilbert and Lucy Beaumont. However, in order to have any chance of being successful they will have to ensure that they are at the top of their game and are ready with an original routine that will leave the judges suitably impressed.

Episode 1BBC New Comedy Awards

Episode 1. Five hopefuls battle it out for a place in the grand final of the BBC New Comedy Awards. Contains very strong language.

Episode 2BBC New Comedy Awards

Episode 2. Five stand-up hopefuls battle it out at the legendary Leith Theatre. Contains very strong language.

Episode 3BBC New Comedy Awards

Episode 3. The contest heads to The Braid in Ballymena, County Antrim. Contains some strong language.

Episode 4BBC New Comedy Awards

Episode 4. Five stand-up hopefuls battle it out at the York Hall in Bethnal Green. Contains strong language.

Episode 5BBC New Comedy Awards

Episode 5. The stand-up contest heads to the Albert Hall Conference Centre in Nottingham. Contains strong language.

Episode 6BBC New Comedy Awards

Episode 6. The competition heads to the Pontio Theatre in Bangor for the final heat. Contains some strong language.

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