BBC New Comedy Awards

20115 seriesEntertainment / Comedy
Available on
BBC Three

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.

West: Bristol: Episode Image
Episode 1West: Bristol

The BBC's biggest comedy talent search is celebrating its 30th birthday. Contains some strong language.

Midlands: Birmingham: Episode Image
Episode 2Midlands: Birmingham

The BBC's biggest comedy talent search heads to Birmingham. Contains strong language.

South: Alexandra Palace: Episode Image
Episode 3South: Alexandra Palace

The BBC's biggest comedy talent search heads to Alexandra Palace in London. Contains strong language.

North: Newcastle: Episode Image
Episode 4North: Newcastle

The BBC's biggest comedy talent search heads to Newcastle. Contains some strong language.

Scotland: Glasgow: Episode Image
Episode 5Scotland: Glasgow

The BBC's biggest comedy talent search heads to Glasgow. Contains some strong language.

Northern Ireland: Belfast: Episode Image
Episode 6Northern Ireland: Belfast

The BBC's biggest comedy talent search heads to Belfast. Contains strong language.

Final: Episode Image
Episode 7Final

Six finalists take to the stage in their bid to be crowned BBC New Comedian 2025. Contains strong language.

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