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BBC New Comedy Awards 2026 Episodes

    Heat Four hosted by Lindsey Santoro

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

    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.

    Heat Two hosted by Josh Pugh

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

    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.