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Funny Festival Live

Series 1

Episode 4

Duration: 39 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC Two WalesLatest broadcast: on BBC Two HD

Available for years

Jo Brand leads the comedy tonight on Funny Festival Live from South London. Joining her on stage are stand-up comedians Rachel Fairburn and Darren Harriott, and sketch group Britney in their TV debut. Show more

Contributors

Presenter:
Jo Brand
Performer:
Rachel Fairburn
Performer:
Darren Harriott
Performer:
Britney
Director:
Geri Dowd
Series Producer:
Lindsay Jex
Executive Producer:
Lucy Ansbro

Duration: 28 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC ThreeLatest broadcast: on BBC Three HD

Available for 10 months

This year's last five stand-up hopefuls battle it out in Bangor for a place in Glasgow's grand final. Show more

Contributors

Judge:
Josh Pugh
Judge:
Sikisa
Executive Producer:
Lucy Ansbro
Series Producer:
Lindsay Jex

Duration: 28 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC ThreeLatest broadcast: on BBC Three HD

Available for 10 months

The contest heads to The Braid in Ballymena, County Antrim. Award-winning stand-up Shane Todd hosts with Diona Doherty, Martin Angolo and head judge Josh Pugh. Show more

Contributors

Presenter:
Shane Todd
Judge:
Josh Pugh
Executive Producer:
Lucy Ansbro
Series Producer:
Lindsay Jex

Our Friend Victoria

Series 1

Episode 4: Appearance

Duration: 30 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC One WestLatest broadcast: on BBC Two Wales HD

Series celebrating the comedy of Victoria Wood. Maxine Peake guides viewers through some classic comedy that sums up Vic's views on the diet and health industry. Show more

Contributors

Presenter:
Maxine Peake
Participant:
Julie Walters
Participant:
Celia Imrie
Participant:
Duncan Preston
Executive Producer:
Lucy Ansbro
Executive Producer:
Lindsay Jex
Director:
Richard Dean
Production Company:
Phil McIntyre TV

Our Friend Victoria

Series 1

Episode 5: TV

Duration: 30 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC One Northern Ireland HDLatest broadcast: on BBC Two Wales HD

Series celebrating the comedy of Victoria Wood. Mark Gatiss, Steve Pemberton and Reece Shearsmith present a look at Victoria's take on television. Show more

Contributors

Presenter:
Mark Gatiss
Presenter:
Steve Pemberton
Executive Producer:
Lucy Ansbro
Executive Producer:
Lindsay Jex
Director:
Richard Dean
Production Company:
Phil McIntyre TV

Duration: 14 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC Two EnglandLatest broadcast: on BBC Two Northern Ireland

Cartoon Vladimir Putin hosts his own chat-show with guests Alastair Campbell and June Sarpong. Show more

Contributors

Vladimir:
Nat Tapley
Series Producer:
Lindsay Jex
Meghan:
Gbemisola
Production Manager:
Fiona Frankland
Interviewed Guest:
Alastair Campbell
Executive Producer:
Lucy Ansbro
Interviewed Guest:
June Sarpong
Production Company:
Phil McIntyre TV

Duration: 59 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC Two EnglandLatest broadcast: on BBC Four HD

The first of two programmes featuring more than 20 sketches handpicked by Victoria Wood from her first solo series, As Seen on TV. Show more

Contributors

Narrator:
Sara Pascoe
Series Producer:
Lindsay Jex
Executive Producer:
Lucy Ansbro
Production Company:
Phil McIntyre TV

Duration: 59 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC Two HDLatest broadcast: on BBC Four HD

Sketches handpicked by Victoria Wood exclusively from her seminal sketch show As Seen on TV. Including Shoe Shop, Two Soups and Acorn Antiques, plus matchless comic big belters. Show more

Contributors

Narrator:
Sara Pascoe
Series Producer:
Lindsay Jex
Executive Producer:
Lucy Ansbro
Production Company:
Phil McIntyre TV

Duration: 50 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC One LondonLatest broadcast: on BBC One Scotland

Available for 26 days

Six finalists take to the stage in their bid to win over the judges and be crowned the BBC New Comedian of 2021. Show more

Contributors

Executive Producer:
Lucy Ansbro
Series Producer:
Lindsay Jex
Production Company:
Phil McIntyre TV

Duration: 30 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC ThreeLatest broadcast: on BBC Three HD

Available for 20 days

Catherine Bohart hosts from the Guildhall, Derry, as five hopefuls battle it out for a place in the grand final. Head judge Fern Brady is joined on the panel by Shane Todd and Alison Spittle. Show more

Contributors

Executive Producer:
Lucy Ansbro
Series Producer:
Lindsay Jex
Production Company:
Phil McIntyre TV

BBC New Comedy Awards

2022

Middlesbrough

Duration: 28 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC Three HDLatest broadcast: on BBC Three

Available for 20 days

Lauren Pattison hosts the latest heat from Middlesbrough Town Hall, where five hopefuls vie for a place in the grand final. Head judge Fern Brady is joined on the panel by Jonny Pelham and Ria Lina. Show more

Contributors

Presenter:
Lauren Pattison
Judge:
Ria Lina
Executive Producer:
Lucy Ansbro
Series Producer:
Lindsay Jex
Production Company:
Phil McIntyre TV

Live from the BBC

Series 2

Episode 2: Doc Brown

Duration: 29 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC One HDLatest broadcast: on BBC One Northern Ireland HD

Ben Bailey Smith, aka Doc Brown, brings his seamless mix of rap and stand-up to the BBC as he dissects country life, fatherhood and being cool. Show more

Contributors

Executive Producer:
Lucy Ansbro
Executive Producer:
Lindsay Jex
Producer:
Richard Dean
Production Manager:
Fiona Frankland
Production Company:
Phil McIntyre TV

Live from the BBC

Series 2

Episode 3: John Robins

Duration: 29 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC One HDLatest broadcast: on BBC One Wales

Award-winning comedian John Robins is welcomed to the stage for 30 minutes of stand-up about the trials of relationships and modern technology.

Contributors

Performer:
John Robins
Executive Producer:
Lucy Ansbro
Executive Producer:
Lindsay Jex
Producer:
Richard Dean
Production Manager:
Fiona Frankland
Production Company:
Phil McIntyre TV

Live from the BBC

Series 3

Episode 1: Fern Brady

Duration: 29 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC One HDLatest broadcast: on BBC One Wales HD

Scottish stand-up comedian and writer Fern Brady brings her wry wit to the stage at the Radio Theatre. Show more

Contributors

Performer:
Fern Brady
Executive Producer:
Lucy Ansbro
Series Producer:
Lindsay Jex
Producer:
Adele Fowler
Producer:
Richard Dean
Production Manager:
Fiona Frankland
Production Company:
Phil McIntyre TV

Live from the BBC

Series 3

Episode 2: Rhys Nicholson

Duration: 29 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC One HDLatest broadcast: on BBC One Wales

The BBC Radio Theatre in London welcomes razor-sharp Australian comedian Rhys Nicholson as he explores topics such as sexuality and popularity in high school.

Contributors

Performer:
Rhys Nicholson
Executive Producer:
Lucy Ansbro
Executive Producer:
Lindsay Jex
Producer:
Richard Dean
Production Manager:
Fiona Frankland
Production Company:
Phil McIntyre TV

Live from the BBC

Series 3

Episode 3: Suzi Ruffell

Duration: 29 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC One HDLatest broadcast: on BBC One Northern Ireland HD

This laugh-out-loud show sees Suzi take to the stage for 30 minutes of genuinely funny stand-up about struggling in and out of the middle classes. Show more

Contributors

Performer:
Suzi Ruffell
Executive Producer:
Lucy Ansbro
Executive Producer:
Lindsay Jex
Producer:
Richard Dean
Production Manager:
Fiona Frankland
Production Company:
Phil McIntyre TV

Live from the BBC

Series 3

Episode 4: Chris Washington

Duration: 29 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC One WestLatest broadcast: on BBC One Scotland HD

Fresh from supporting Jason Manford on tour, Chris Washington continues to wow audiences by conjuring laughs from the ordinary things in life. Show more

Contributors

Executive Producer:
Lucy Ansbro
Series Producer:
Lindsay Jex
Producer:
Adele Fowler
Producer:
Richard Dean
Production Manager:
Fiona Frankland
Production Company:
Phil McIntyre TV

Live from the BBC

Series 3

Episode 5: Desiree Burch

Duration: 29 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC One HDLatest broadcast: on BBC One Northern Ireland HD

New York City's Desiree Burch has exploded on to the comedy scene in London. Desiree explores sex, relationships, race, body image and social change. Show more

Contributors

Performer:
Desiree Burch
Executive Producer:
Lucy Ansbro
Series Producer:
Lindsay Jex
Producer:
Adele Fowler
Producer:
Richard Dean
Production Manager:
Fiona Frankland
Production Company:
Phil McIntyre TV

Live from the BBC

Series 3

Episode 6: Mat Ewins

Duration: 30 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC One HDLatest broadcast: on BBC One Northern Ireland HD

Adventurer, film-maker and nominee for Best Show at the 2017 Edinburgh Comedy Awards Mat Ewins takes viewers on an action-packed exploration in this half-hour show. Show more

Contributors

Performer:
Mat Ewins
Executive Producer:
Lucy Ansbro
Series Producer:
Lindsay Jex
Producer:
Adele Fowler
Producer:
Richard Dean
Production Manager:
Fiona Frankland
Production Company:
Phil McIntyre TV

Duration: 30 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC One HDLatest broadcast: on BBC One Northern Ireland HD

Available for 2 months

Paddy Raff introduces Rachel Fairburn, Mary O'Connell and Shane Todd on an outdoor stage in Belfast. Show more

Contributors

Presenter:
Paddy Raff
Performer:
Rachel Fairburn
Performer:
Mary O'Connell
Performer:
Shane Todd
Producer:
Lindsay Jex
Executive Producer:
Lucy Ansbro
Production Company:
Phil McIntyre TV