BBC New Comedy Awards Season 1 Episodes

Episode 1

Swansea

29 mins

At Swansea's iconic Patti Pavilion, five up-and-coming comics try to impress the audience and judges Mawaan Rizwan, Ali Shahalom and Katy Wix. Only one can earn a place in the grand final at Newcastle's Tyne Theatre and Opera House.

Episode 2

Wolverhampton

29 mins

Darren Harriott hosts this heat from Light House, a cinema, gallery and media hub for Wolverhampton and the surrounding areas. Five new stand-ups try to impress the audience and judges Mawaan Rizwan, Sikisa and Sarah Keyworth.

Episode 3

Halifax

29 mins

Amy Gledhill presents the third heat from the Square Chapel in Halifax, West Yorkshire. Five up-and-coming comics try to impress the audience and judges Mawaan Rizwan, Rosie Jones and Josh Jones. One will progress to the final.

Episode 4

Croydon

29 mins

At Stanley Arts in Croydon, five up-and-coming comics try to impress the audience and judges Mawaan Rizwan, Thanyia Moore and Helen Bauer. Dane Baptiste is our host for the evening.

Episode 5

Dundee

29 mins

Scottish stand-up Larry Dean hosts as five acts take to the stage in front of a packed house of more than a hundred at the Victorian Jute Mill in the heart of Dundee. Head judge Mawaan Rizwan is joined by Fern Brady and Stephen Buchanan.

Episode 6

Portrush

29 mins

Belfast-born comedian Shane Todd presents the final heat from Portrush town hall. The five hopeful comedians try to impress not just the audience but also judges Micky Bartlett, Catherine Bohart and Mawaan Rizwan.

Episode 7

Grand Final

49 mins