Who will follow in the footsteps of some of stand-up's biggest names? Fresh new talent aim to impress the judges in a nationwide search for the next breakout comedy star. Formerly BBC Radio 4 New Comedy Awards
Where to Watch BBC New Comedy Awards • Season 2025
7 Episodes
West: Bristol
E1
West: BristolThe BBC's biggest comedy talent search is celebrating its 30th birthday, and we're heading to Bristol, where five comics will compete in the first of six knock-out heats.
Midlands: Birmingham
E2
Midlands: BirminghamThe BBC's biggest comedy talent search heads to Birmingham, where five comics will compete in the second of six knock-out heats to bag their place in the grand final.
South: Alexandra Palace
E3
South: Alexandra PalaceThe BBC's biggest comedy talent search is celebrating its 30th birthday, and we're heading to London, where five comics will compete in the third of six knock-out heats.
North: Newcastle
E4
North: NewcastleThe BBC's biggest comedy talent search heads to Newcastle as five comics compete in the fourth of six knock-out heats to bag their place in the grand final.
Scotland: Glasgow
E5
Scotland: GlasgowThe BBC's biggest comedy talent search heads to Glasgow, where five comics compete in another heat to bag their place in the grand final.
Northern Ireland: Belfast
E6
Northern Ireland: BelfastThe BBC's biggest comedy talent search heads to Belfast, where five comics will compete in the last of six knockout heats to bag their place in the grand final.
Final
E7
FinalAlmost one thousand applied. Thirty battled it out at regional heats. And now, six finalists take to the stage in their bid to win over the judges and be crowned BBC New Comedian 2025.
