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BBC New Comedy Awards 2026 Episodes

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  1. Final

    7/7 Six new stand-ups go head-to-head in the grand final of the BBC’s comedy talent search.

  2. Heat Six hosted by Josh Jones

    6/7 The BBC’s nationwide talent search to find the best new stand-up comedians in the UK.

  3. Heat Five hosted by Josh Pugh

    5/7 Thirty new stand-ups compete across six heats to be crowned BBC New Comedian 2026.

  4. Heat Four hosted by Lindsey Santoro

    4/7 Five new stand-ups compete for one place in the BBC New Comedy Awards grand final. (R)

  5. Heat Three hosted by Josh Jones

    3/7 Five new comics battle for a place in the BBC New Comedy Awards final, live from Coventry. (R)

  6. Heat Two hosted by Josh Pugh

    2/7 The search is on to find the best new British comedy star. (R)

  7. Heat One hosted by Lindsey Santoro

    1/7 Five new comics battle for a place in the BBC New Comedy Awards final, live from Coventry. (R)