The third in a six-part comedy series, hosted by Liverpudlian comedian John Bishop. Each show is a laugh-a-minute, jam-packed mix of stand-up, sketches, audience chat and real-life funny stories from celebrities and members of the Great British public, all based around a particular topic that affects everyone in Britain. This episode includes Spice Girl Mel C talking about sport.
30.3.11
John Bishop's Britain Episode 3
The third in a six-part comedy series, hosted by Liverpudlian comedian John Bishop. Each show is a laugh-a-minute, jam-packed mix of stand-up, sketches, audience chat and real-life funny stories from celebrities and members of the Great British public, all based around a particular topic that affects everyone in Britain. This episode includes Spice Girl Mel C talking about sport.
Top Films for Throwing a Party - with Alexander Armstrong & Ben Miller
BAFTA-winning comedians Ben Miller and Alexander Armstrong star in this unique 10 part series of comedy sketch clips, exploring subjects familiar to everyone, using four movies beloved by all.
In this first episode, Alexander tries to convince Ben to have a party with the help of a shaggy-haired metal-head, an undercover spy, some bread rolls and a singing Mexican wrestler. Featuring clips from comedy classics Wayne's World 2, Top Secret!, Chaplin and Nacho Libre.
In this first episode, Alexander tries to convince Ben to have a party with the help of a shaggy-haired metal-head, an undercover spy, some bread rolls and a singing Mexican wrestler. Featuring clips from comedy classics Wayne's World 2, Top Secret!, Chaplin and Nacho Libre.
Top Films for Throwing a Party - with Alexander Armstrong & Ben Miller
BAFTA-winning comedians Ben Miller and Alexander Armstrong star in this unique 10 part series of comedy sketch clips, exploring subjects familiar to everyone, using four movies beloved by all.
In this first episode, Alexander tries to convince Ben to have a party with the help of a shaggy-haired metal-head, an undercover spy, some bread rolls and a singing Mexican wrestler. Featuring clips from comedy classics Wayne's World 2, Top Secret!, Chaplin and Nacho Libre.
In this first episode, Alexander tries to convince Ben to have a party with the help of a shaggy-haired metal-head, an undercover spy, some bread rolls and a singing Mexican wrestler. Featuring clips from comedy classics Wayne's World 2, Top Secret!, Chaplin and Nacho Libre.
Comedy Classic: Will Carling teaches Mr Blobby how to play Rugby
Will Carling believes that he is taking part in a new childrens TV show featuring 'Mr Blobby', but the joke is on him...
Comedy Classic: Will Carling teaches Mr Blobby how to play Rugby
Will Carling believes that he is taking part in a new childrens TV show featuring 'Mr Blobby', but the joke is on him...
25.3.11
BID TV Shambles Presenter Peter Simon Sneezes Green on LIVE TV 18/03/2011
Courtesy of Jonn's Vids Whilst watching the jewellery sales on bid tv a nice blooper where the presenter sneezed all his green on Live Auction TV 18 march 2011 in the 10pm hour
BID TV Shambles Presenter Peter Simon Sneezes Green on LIVE TV 18/03/2011
Courtesy of Jonn's Vids Whilst watching the jewellery sales on bid tv a nice blooper where the presenter sneezed all his green on Live Auction TV 18 march 2011 in the 10pm hour
24.3.11
Dom Joly interview
He's a dark tourist, an existential prankster and, for now, a disabled man with lots of holiday snaps. We spoke to Dom Joly about his upcoming tour, Welcome To Wherever I Am.A lot of comedians start by doing live shows then move into telly, but you've done it the other way round. Did you feel touring was something you had to do to be properly allowed in the comedy clubhouse?
No, I always felt I didn't want to do a live show, I was doing my thing on Trigger Happy and on other shows. I never understood why stand ups were always getting dragged onto telly; just because you're a great stand up doesn't mean you'll be great on TV. I just found that over the 10 years I've been doing this I've ended up with a load of clips and photos and so that's how the show came about, it's not stand up, it's more an evening with. In fact I've just broke my foot so it's literally not stand up, it's sit down. It's basically a disabled man showing off his holiday snaps.
You've had lots of alter-egos, from Trigger Happy's costumes to the 'Dom Joly' of the chat show. Will the live show be the real you, or another character?
Yes, and I think that's why I'm so nervous about it. I think I've always deliberately used alter egos and been quite spoofy, so when people asked me how I could have the balls to do some of the things I did I'd say it wasn't really me, it was a character. Now I've got nothing to hide behind so it's the real me on this tour. It could go horribly wrong...
You tried your hand at politics in 1997 with the Teddy Bear Alliance (who are now ironically the country's third biggest party). Would you fancy running the country for real someday?
No, I got into politics for the same reason as I got into other things, I loved being in the thick of it, in this really busy, gossipy world. I'd never want to do it for real, not just because it's a nightmare job but also the whole business of telling people what to do, how to live their lives, who am I to do that?
In Happy Hour you got to drink your way across the globe – where would you say is the worst place to find yourself with a hangover?
On a Russian train. There was a lot of drinking in Russia but the weird thing is that because it's pure alcohol there's much less of a hangover, there's no chemicals in the booze and it's the chemicals that give you a hangover. Actually no, the worst was on an Indian train going from Delhi to Goa. It was so bad it wasn't even in Happy Hour, not only had we drunk an awful lot but we had the worst case of Delhi belly. It was like a dirty protest in prison.
No, I always felt I didn't want to do a live show, I was doing my thing on Trigger Happy and on other shows. I never understood why stand ups were always getting dragged onto telly; just because you're a great stand up doesn't mean you'll be great on TV. I just found that over the 10 years I've been doing this I've ended up with a load of clips and photos and so that's how the show came about, it's not stand up, it's more an evening with. In fact I've just broke my foot so it's literally not stand up, it's sit down. It's basically a disabled man showing off his holiday snaps.
You've had lots of alter-egos, from Trigger Happy's costumes to the 'Dom Joly' of the chat show. Will the live show be the real you, or another character?
Yes, and I think that's why I'm so nervous about it. I think I've always deliberately used alter egos and been quite spoofy, so when people asked me how I could have the balls to do some of the things I did I'd say it wasn't really me, it was a character. Now I've got nothing to hide behind so it's the real me on this tour. It could go horribly wrong...
You tried your hand at politics in 1997 with the Teddy Bear Alliance (who are now ironically the country's third biggest party). Would you fancy running the country for real someday?
No, I got into politics for the same reason as I got into other things, I loved being in the thick of it, in this really busy, gossipy world. I'd never want to do it for real, not just because it's a nightmare job but also the whole business of telling people what to do, how to live their lives, who am I to do that?
In Happy Hour you got to drink your way across the globe – where would you say is the worst place to find yourself with a hangover?
On a Russian train. There was a lot of drinking in Russia but the weird thing is that because it's pure alcohol there's much less of a hangover, there's no chemicals in the booze and it's the chemicals that give you a hangover. Actually no, the worst was on an Indian train going from Delhi to Goa. It was so bad it wasn't even in Happy Hour, not only had we drunk an awful lot but we had the worst case of Delhi belly. It was like a dirty protest in prison.
Dom Joly interview
He's a dark tourist, an existential prankster and, for now, a disabled man with lots of holiday snaps. We spoke to Dom Joly about his upcoming tour, Welcome To Wherever I Am.A lot of comedians start by doing live shows then move into telly, but you've done it the other way round. Did you feel touring was something you had to do to be properly allowed in the comedy clubhouse?
No, I always felt I didn't want to do a live show, I was doing my thing on Trigger Happy and on other shows. I never understood why stand ups were always getting dragged onto telly; just because you're a great stand up doesn't mean you'll be great on TV. I just found that over the 10 years I've been doing this I've ended up with a load of clips and photos and so that's how the show came about, it's not stand up, it's more an evening with. In fact I've just broke my foot so it's literally not stand up, it's sit down. It's basically a disabled man showing off his holiday snaps.
You've had lots of alter-egos, from Trigger Happy's costumes to the 'Dom Joly' of the chat show. Will the live show be the real you, or another character?
Yes, and I think that's why I'm so nervous about it. I think I've always deliberately used alter egos and been quite spoofy, so when people asked me how I could have the balls to do some of the things I did I'd say it wasn't really me, it was a character. Now I've got nothing to hide behind so it's the real me on this tour. It could go horribly wrong...
You tried your hand at politics in 1997 with the Teddy Bear Alliance (who are now ironically the country's third biggest party). Would you fancy running the country for real someday?
No, I got into politics for the same reason as I got into other things, I loved being in the thick of it, in this really busy, gossipy world. I'd never want to do it for real, not just because it's a nightmare job but also the whole business of telling people what to do, how to live their lives, who am I to do that?
In Happy Hour you got to drink your way across the globe – where would you say is the worst place to find yourself with a hangover?
On a Russian train. There was a lot of drinking in Russia but the weird thing is that because it's pure alcohol there's much less of a hangover, there's no chemicals in the booze and it's the chemicals that give you a hangover. Actually no, the worst was on an Indian train going from Delhi to Goa. It was so bad it wasn't even in Happy Hour, not only had we drunk an awful lot but we had the worst case of Delhi belly. It was like a dirty protest in prison.
No, I always felt I didn't want to do a live show, I was doing my thing on Trigger Happy and on other shows. I never understood why stand ups were always getting dragged onto telly; just because you're a great stand up doesn't mean you'll be great on TV. I just found that over the 10 years I've been doing this I've ended up with a load of clips and photos and so that's how the show came about, it's not stand up, it's more an evening with. In fact I've just broke my foot so it's literally not stand up, it's sit down. It's basically a disabled man showing off his holiday snaps.
You've had lots of alter-egos, from Trigger Happy's costumes to the 'Dom Joly' of the chat show. Will the live show be the real you, or another character?
Yes, and I think that's why I'm so nervous about it. I think I've always deliberately used alter egos and been quite spoofy, so when people asked me how I could have the balls to do some of the things I did I'd say it wasn't really me, it was a character. Now I've got nothing to hide behind so it's the real me on this tour. It could go horribly wrong...
You tried your hand at politics in 1997 with the Teddy Bear Alliance (who are now ironically the country's third biggest party). Would you fancy running the country for real someday?
No, I got into politics for the same reason as I got into other things, I loved being in the thick of it, in this really busy, gossipy world. I'd never want to do it for real, not just because it's a nightmare job but also the whole business of telling people what to do, how to live their lives, who am I to do that?
In Happy Hour you got to drink your way across the globe – where would you say is the worst place to find yourself with a hangover?
On a Russian train. There was a lot of drinking in Russia but the weird thing is that because it's pure alcohol there's much less of a hangover, there's no chemicals in the booze and it's the chemicals that give you a hangover. Actually no, the worst was on an Indian train going from Delhi to Goa. It was so bad it wasn't even in Happy Hour, not only had we drunk an awful lot but we had the worst case of Delhi belly. It was like a dirty protest in prison.
Russell Howard's Good News
Episode 4.1 of Russell Howard's Good News, which was first broadcast on Thursday 24th March 2011.
Russell Howard's Good News
Episode 4.1 of Russell Howard's Good News, which was first broadcast on Thursday 24th March 2011.
Comedy At The Courthouse with Foil Arms & Hog
Comedy At The Courthouse is getting bigger by the month and March is quite frankly an unbelievable spectacle with Headline act Foil Arms & Hog. Foil Arms and Hog – Dubliners Sean Finegan, Conor Mc Kenna and Sean Flanagan make their debut in Lurgan and this could be your only chance to see them this year. Sold out everywhere they go, this 3 piece sketch group combine bizarre acting with superb writing to display some of the finest comedy seen in these parts.
Paddy McGaughey - Ballymena bad boy Paddy McGaughey is one of the favourites of the N.Irish comedy scene having recently supported Tim McGarry on tour. Lurgan loved him when he gigged in The Vintage and the Cellar and they'll love him again. Fact!
Greg Marks - Dublin's Greg Marks also makes his Lurgan debut for this gig. The cheeky Ricky Gervais lookalike made his mark recently at the Toilet Duck Fr Ted Competition in Galway and will be sure to gig in Lurgan again after this.
MC as usual is Sean Hegarty. He'll make you wet your pants continuously as he is also a trained hypnotist. King of the one-liner, he'll make you groan, wince and laugh at him over 5min periods...and that's just in the bedroom.
One Open-Spot available. Contact Sean: seancomedy@hotmail.co.uk
£4 Entry
9pm-1am
Friday 25th March at 21:00 - Saturday at 01:00
Comedy At The Courthouse
Courthouse Bar
William Street, Lurgan
Co.Armagh
BT66 6JA.
Tel: 028 3832 9161
Comedy At The Courthouse with Foil Arms & Hog
Comedy At The Courthouse is getting bigger by the month and March is quite frankly an unbelievable spectacle with Headline act Foil Arms & Hog. Foil Arms and Hog – Dubliners Sean Finegan, Conor Mc Kenna and Sean Flanagan make their debut in Lurgan and this could be your only chance to see them this year. Sold out everywhere they go, this 3 piece sketch group combine bizarre acting with superb writing to display some of the finest comedy seen in these parts.
Paddy McGaughey - Ballymena bad boy Paddy McGaughey is one of the favourites of the N.Irish comedy scene having recently supported Tim McGarry on tour. Lurgan loved him when he gigged in The Vintage and the Cellar and they'll love him again. Fact!
Greg Marks - Dublin's Greg Marks also makes his Lurgan debut for this gig. The cheeky Ricky Gervais lookalike made his mark recently at the Toilet Duck Fr Ted Competition in Galway and will be sure to gig in Lurgan again after this.
MC as usual is Sean Hegarty. He'll make you wet your pants continuously as he is also a trained hypnotist. King of the one-liner, he'll make you groan, wince and laugh at him over 5min periods...and that's just in the bedroom.
One Open-Spot available. Contact Sean: seancomedy@hotmail.co.uk
£4 Entry
9pm-1am
Friday 25th March at 21:00 - Saturday at 01:00
Comedy At The Courthouse
Courthouse Bar
William Street, Lurgan
Co.Armagh
BT66 6JA.
Tel: 028 3832 9161
23.3.11
Johnny Vegas Helps Ghost the Musical for Comic Relief: Red Nose Day 2011
British comedian Johnny Vegas lends Ghost the Musical a hand for Red Nose Day, as Caissie Levy, Richard Fleeshman and Andrew Langtree struggle with the famous pottery scene at Manchester's Opera House Theatre.
Give Generously to this great cause: http://www.rednoseday.com
Give Generously to this great cause: http://www.rednoseday.com
Johnny Vegas Helps Ghost the Musical for Comic Relief: Red Nose Day 2011
British comedian Johnny Vegas lends Ghost the Musical a hand for Red Nose Day, as Caissie Levy, Richard Fleeshman and Andrew Langtree struggle with the famous pottery scene at Manchester's Opera House Theatre.
Give Generously to this great cause: http://www.rednoseday.com
Give Generously to this great cause: http://www.rednoseday.com
Hugh Laurie on Ellen Degeneres 11-18-08
Ellen DeGeneres is an American stand-up comedienne, television host and actress. She hosts the syndicated talk show The Ellen DeGeneres Show, and was also a judge on American Idol for one year, having joined the show in its ninth season.
James Hugh Calum Laurie, OBE, better known as Hugh Laurie, is an English actor, voice artist, comedian, writer, musician, recording artist, and director. He first became known as one half of the Fry and Laurie double act, along with his friend and comedy partner Stephen Fry, whom he joined in the cast of Blackadder and Jeeves and Wooster from 1987 until 1999. Since 2004, he has played the lead as Dr. Gregory House, the protagonist of House, for which he received two Golden Globe awards and several Emmy nominations. As of August 2010, he is the highest paid actor in a drama series on US television.
James Hugh Calum Laurie, OBE, better known as Hugh Laurie, is an English actor, voice artist, comedian, writer, musician, recording artist, and director. He first became known as one half of the Fry and Laurie double act, along with his friend and comedy partner Stephen Fry, whom he joined in the cast of Blackadder and Jeeves and Wooster from 1987 until 1999. Since 2004, he has played the lead as Dr. Gregory House, the protagonist of House, for which he received two Golden Globe awards and several Emmy nominations. As of August 2010, he is the highest paid actor in a drama series on US television.
Hugh Laurie on Ellen Degeneres 11-18-08
Ellen DeGeneres is an American stand-up comedienne, television host and actress. She hosts the syndicated talk show The Ellen DeGeneres Show, and was also a judge on American Idol for one year, having joined the show in its ninth season.
James Hugh Calum Laurie, OBE, better known as Hugh Laurie, is an English actor, voice artist, comedian, writer, musician, recording artist, and director. He first became known as one half of the Fry and Laurie double act, along with his friend and comedy partner Stephen Fry, whom he joined in the cast of Blackadder and Jeeves and Wooster from 1987 until 1999. Since 2004, he has played the lead as Dr. Gregory House, the protagonist of House, for which he received two Golden Globe awards and several Emmy nominations. As of August 2010, he is the highest paid actor in a drama series on US television.
James Hugh Calum Laurie, OBE, better known as Hugh Laurie, is an English actor, voice artist, comedian, writer, musician, recording artist, and director. He first became known as one half of the Fry and Laurie double act, along with his friend and comedy partner Stephen Fry, whom he joined in the cast of Blackadder and Jeeves and Wooster from 1987 until 1999. Since 2004, he has played the lead as Dr. Gregory House, the protagonist of House, for which he received two Golden Globe awards and several Emmy nominations. As of August 2010, he is the highest paid actor in a drama series on US television.
21.3.11
17.3.11
3.3.11
BBC Radio 2 New Comedy Award 2011 launch
Today, Steve Wright announced the launch of the BBC Radio 2 New Comedy Award 2011, a nationwide search for the best new stand-up comedy talent in the UK.
Steve Wright launched the search on his afternoon show on Radio 2. He was joined by Patrick Kielty who will present the semi-finals and the grand final of the Award which is now open for submissions until Sunday 27 March.
The BBC New Comedy Award initially ran from 1995 to 2005. This year, Radio 2 and BBC Radio Comedy are reviving the Award and putting the spotlight back on seeking out the best new stand-up comedy talent, with a new format and, for the first time, including audience interactivity.
For anyone who thinks that they could be just what the world of stand up needs, this could be the opportunity they've been waiting for. Previous BBC New Comedy Award finalists have gone on to become some of the biggest and most successful names in comedy today – Alan Carr (winner, 2001), Rhod Gilbert (winner, 2003), Josie Long (winner, 1999), Marcus Brigstocke (winner, 1996), Peter Kay,Lee Mack, Russell Howard, Justin Lee Collins, Sarah Millican and Julian Barratt.
Steve Wright said: "Just taking a look at the roll call of previous BBC Radio 2 New Comedy Award winners and finalists should be all the encouragement anyone needs if they're thinking about entering. So go on, give it a go and send us five minutes of your best material. Thanks to Radio 2, you could be the comedy talent the nation has been waiting for!"
The grand final will be presented by Patrick Kielty and broadcast on Radio 2 on Saturday 18 June. The prize for this year's winner is the opportunity to perform a slot in Radio 2's Comedy Zone.
The winner will also receive development advice and guidance from BBC Radio Comedy and the possibility of appearing on other slots on BBC Radio, including an interview on Steve Wright In The Afternoon which currently reaches almost 7 million listeners. The process will include audience interactivity by giving the public a unique opportunity to adjudicate the acts and help the judging panels select the UK's next generation of comedy talent.
Patrick Kielty, said: "Trying to make it as a stand-up comic can be a scary ride, but it can also be brilliant fun. The BBC Radio 2 New Comedy Award is a fantastic opportunity for anyone who thinks this could be their true calling. And if you don't take the plunge you'll never know."
The BBC Radio 2 New Comedy Award 2011 is open for submissions from Monday 28 February until Sunday 27 March. To take part, entrants must submit five minutes of audio material. More information and application forms are available at bbc.co.uk/radio2/comedy or by calling 03700 100 200.
A production panel will then select those who will go on to the next stage, a series of regional heats across the UK. Here the entrants will perform their act in front of a local audience and an expert judging panel. Highlights will be available on the website.
From the 10 countrywide heats, 12 acts will go through to the semi-finals, but just one person from each heat will be selected by the judges on the night. One runner-up from each heat will also be chosen to go through to an online audience vote which will open after the final heat has taken place.
The public will then decide which two acts from these 10 runners-up will go on to the semi finals. From here, six acts will make it through to the final to be broadcast on Radio 2 on Saturday 18 June. This stage will also feature an audience vote, alongside the judging panel, to help select the winner.
As well as hosting the semi finals audience vote, the Award website will feature filmed highlights of the heats, bonus audio material, information about the judges and contestants and past winners, plus message boards for the public to get involved and post their views on the participants. And there will be blogs and expert advice from Patrick Kielty, former winners and comedy producers at the forefront of the industry.
The regional heats will take place in:
London – Tuesday 26 April – Tattershall Castle
Brighton – Wednesday 27 April – The Komedia
Birmingham – Monday 2 May – Cheeky Monkey
Cardiff – Wednesday 4 May – Glee Club
Glasgow – Monday 9 May – Glasgow Highlights
Newcastle – Tuesday 10 May – The Hyena Comedy Club
Manchester – Monday 16 May – Manchester Comedy Store
Belfast – Tuesday 17 May – The Belfast Empire
Brighton – Wednesday 27 April – The Komedia
Birmingham – Monday 2 May – Cheeky Monkey
Cardiff – Wednesday 4 May – Glee Club
Glasgow – Monday 9 May – Glasgow Highlights
Newcastle – Tuesday 10 May – The Hyena Comedy Club
Manchester – Monday 16 May – Manchester Comedy Store
Belfast – Tuesday 17 May – The Belfast Empire
The semi-finals will take place on 3 and 10 June. The final will be on Saturday 18 June. Locations and venues will be announced nearer the time.
The BBC Radio 2 New Comedy Award 2011 is open to any act, aged 18 years or over, who has been performing on the comedy circuit as a stand-up for less than three years. They must submit five minutes of original and un-broadcast material – but must have seven minutes in total available for use in future rounds – and must not have performed this material on television. Full terms and conditions are on the website.
BBC Radio 2 New Comedy Award 2011 launch
Today, Steve Wright announced the launch of the BBC Radio 2 New Comedy Award 2011, a nationwide search for the best new stand-up comedy talent in the UK.
Steve Wright launched the search on his afternoon show on Radio 2. He was joined by Patrick Kielty who will present the semi-finals and the grand final of the Award which is now open for submissions until Sunday 27 March.
The BBC New Comedy Award initially ran from 1995 to 2005. This year, Radio 2 and BBC Radio Comedy are reviving the Award and putting the spotlight back on seeking out the best new stand-up comedy talent, with a new format and, for the first time, including audience interactivity.
For anyone who thinks that they could be just what the world of stand up needs, this could be the opportunity they've been waiting for. Previous BBC New Comedy Award finalists have gone on to become some of the biggest and most successful names in comedy today – Alan Carr (winner, 2001), Rhod Gilbert (winner, 2003), Josie Long (winner, 1999), Marcus Brigstocke (winner, 1996), Peter Kay,Lee Mack, Russell Howard, Justin Lee Collins, Sarah Millican and Julian Barratt.
Steve Wright said: "Just taking a look at the roll call of previous BBC Radio 2 New Comedy Award winners and finalists should be all the encouragement anyone needs if they're thinking about entering. So go on, give it a go and send us five minutes of your best material. Thanks to Radio 2, you could be the comedy talent the nation has been waiting for!"
The grand final will be presented by Patrick Kielty and broadcast on Radio 2 on Saturday 18 June. The prize for this year's winner is the opportunity to perform a slot in Radio 2's Comedy Zone.
The winner will also receive development advice and guidance from BBC Radio Comedy and the possibility of appearing on other slots on BBC Radio, including an interview on Steve Wright In The Afternoon which currently reaches almost 7 million listeners. The process will include audience interactivity by giving the public a unique opportunity to adjudicate the acts and help the judging panels select the UK's next generation of comedy talent.
Patrick Kielty, said: "Trying to make it as a stand-up comic can be a scary ride, but it can also be brilliant fun. The BBC Radio 2 New Comedy Award is a fantastic opportunity for anyone who thinks this could be their true calling. And if you don't take the plunge you'll never know."
The BBC Radio 2 New Comedy Award 2011 is open for submissions from Monday 28 February until Sunday 27 March. To take part, entrants must submit five minutes of audio material. More information and application forms are available at bbc.co.uk/radio2/comedy or by calling 03700 100 200.
A production panel will then select those who will go on to the next stage, a series of regional heats across the UK. Here the entrants will perform their act in front of a local audience and an expert judging panel. Highlights will be available on the website.
From the 10 countrywide heats, 12 acts will go through to the semi-finals, but just one person from each heat will be selected by the judges on the night. One runner-up from each heat will also be chosen to go through to an online audience vote which will open after the final heat has taken place.
The public will then decide which two acts from these 10 runners-up will go on to the semi finals. From here, six acts will make it through to the final to be broadcast on Radio 2 on Saturday 18 June. This stage will also feature an audience vote, alongside the judging panel, to help select the winner.
As well as hosting the semi finals audience vote, the Award website will feature filmed highlights of the heats, bonus audio material, information about the judges and contestants and past winners, plus message boards for the public to get involved and post their views on the participants. And there will be blogs and expert advice from Patrick Kielty, former winners and comedy producers at the forefront of the industry.
The regional heats will take place in:
London – Tuesday 26 April – Tattershall Castle
Brighton – Wednesday 27 April – The Komedia
Birmingham – Monday 2 May – Cheeky Monkey
Cardiff – Wednesday 4 May – Glee Club
Glasgow – Monday 9 May – Glasgow Highlights
Newcastle – Tuesday 10 May – The Hyena Comedy Club
Manchester – Monday 16 May – Manchester Comedy Store
Belfast – Tuesday 17 May – The Belfast Empire
Brighton – Wednesday 27 April – The Komedia
Birmingham – Monday 2 May – Cheeky Monkey
Cardiff – Wednesday 4 May – Glee Club
Glasgow – Monday 9 May – Glasgow Highlights
Newcastle – Tuesday 10 May – The Hyena Comedy Club
Manchester – Monday 16 May – Manchester Comedy Store
Belfast – Tuesday 17 May – The Belfast Empire
The semi-finals will take place on 3 and 10 June. The final will be on Saturday 18 June. Locations and venues will be announced nearer the time.
The BBC Radio 2 New Comedy Award 2011 is open to any act, aged 18 years or over, who has been performing on the comedy circuit as a stand-up for less than three years. They must submit five minutes of original and un-broadcast material – but must have seven minutes in total available for use in future rounds – and must not have performed this material on television. Full terms and conditions are on the website.
2.3.11
Tommy Cooper
Thomas Frederick "Tommy" Cooper (19th March 1921 - 15th April 1984) was a popular British prop comedian and magician. Cooper was a member of The Magic Circle, and respected by traditional magicians. Famed for his red fez, his appearance was large and lumbering at 6 feet 4 inches and more than 15 stone in weight. While his stage persona required that his act intentionally went wrong for comic purposes, on 15th April 1984, Cooper famously collapsed and soon after died from a heart attack, aged 63, in front of millions of television viewers, midway through his act on the London Weekend Television variety show Live From Her Majesty's, transmitted live from Her Majesty's Theatre.
Tommy Cooper
Thomas Frederick "Tommy" Cooper (19th March 1921 - 15th April 1984) was a popular British prop comedian and magician. Cooper was a member of The Magic Circle, and respected by traditional magicians. Famed for his red fez, his appearance was large and lumbering at 6 feet 4 inches and more than 15 stone in weight. While his stage persona required that his act intentionally went wrong for comic purposes, on 15th April 1984, Cooper famously collapsed and soon after died from a heart attack, aged 63, in front of millions of television viewers, midway through his act on the London Weekend Television variety show Live From Her Majesty's, transmitted live from Her Majesty's Theatre.
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