"There are no neon-lit steps. It's just the comedian, his comedy and the audience," promises Claudia Lloyd, producer of this pilot programme which provides a new showcase for stand-up comedians. Barry Cryer introduces the cream of the club circuit's entertainers, most of whom are making their first appearance on network television. Tonight's stand-up stars are Phill Jupitus, "Bernard Right-On" (John Thompson as a politically correct version of Bernard Manning) and Phil Kay.
Director Peter Howitt