The Bafta-nominated Live at the Apollo returns to BBC Two for its fourth annual Christmas special, welcoming some of the biggest and best comedic talent to the stage for some Yuletide frolics.\n\nAt the forefront of its genre, the roll call of stand-ups who have performed in front of the famous Live at the Apollo lights plays out like a who's who of comedic royalty, and this series is no different. Each episode sees a national (and sometimes international) stand-up compering and performing, before introducing two of the best established and up-and-coming stand-ups to the stage.\n\nIn this special festive edition, the funny and fabulous Sarah Millican introduces king of the one-liner Gary Delaney, the effervescent Laura Lexx and the incredibly sharp Ahir Shah to the stage.\n\nOther acts to appear throughout the series include Ellie Taylor, Fin Taylor, Tez Ilyas, Sarah Millican, Gary Delaney, Laura Lexx, Ahir Shah, Phil Wang, Rachel Parris, Brennan Reece, Gina Yashere, Lost Voice Guy, Ed Gamble, Kerry Godliman, Suzi Ruffell, Loyiso Gola, Dara O Briain, Felicity Ward and Mo Gilligan.
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Series 18 (shortened Versions): Episode 2
Ria Lina introduces comedians Lucy Beaumont and Josh Pugh to the stage.
15-11-2024
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Series 18 (shortened Versions): Episode 1
The brilliant Nabil Abdulrashid introduces Jake Lambert and Rachel Fairburn to the stage.
08-11-2024
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Series 17 (shortened Versions): Episode 7
Tez Ilyas introduces comedians Spring Day and Ignacio Lopez to the stage.
01-11-2024
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Series 17 (shortened Versions): Episode 6
Hosted by the magnificent Suzi Ruffell, who welcomes comedians Alfie Brown and Sikisa to the stage.
25-10-2024
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Series 17 (shortened Versions): Episode 4
The inimitable Kiri Pritchard-McLean introduces Catherine Bohart and Babatunde Aléshé to the stage.
09-10-2024
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Series 17 (shortened Versions): Episode 3
The magnificent Kae Kurd introduces comedians Laura Smyth and Liam Farrelly to the stage.
01-10-2024
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Series 15 - Bites: Episode 1
Featuring Kiri Pritchard-McLean, Stephen Bailey and Desiree Burch.
22-08-2024
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Series 15 - Bites: 6. Live At The Apollo Bites
Bite-sized chunks of Live at the Apollo.
18-08-2024
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Series 16: Episode 1
Liverpudlian comedian Chris McCausland hosts the first episode of the series, welcoming comedians Sophie Duker and Emmanuel Sonubi to the stage.
14-08-2024
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Series 15 - Bites: Episode 2
Featuring Tom Allen, Jess Fostekew and Mawaan Rizwan.
08-08-2024
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Series 8: Episode 1
Dara O Briain presents stand-up comedy from the world-famous Hammersmith Apollo. He introduces ventriloquist extraordinaire Nina Conti and the irrepressible Danny Bhoy to the st ...
07-09-2015
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Series 17 (shortened Versions): Episode 2
The brilliant Ed Gamble introduces comedians Tom Davis and Judi Love to the stage
05-11-2023
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Series 7 - Episode 4
Mock the Week star Andy Parsons hosts stand-up comedy from the Apollo, with special guests including the fantastic Andrew Lawrence, and one-liner king Milton Jones.
08-06-2014
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Series 6 - Episode 1
Series showcasing British stand-up comedy talent at the Hammersmith Apollo. Sean Lock, star of 8 out of 10 Cats, introduces Liverpool's finest, John Bishop.
09-09-2014
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Series 15 (extended Versions): Episode 1
At the forefront of its genre, the roll call of stand-ups who have performed in front of the famous Live at the Apollo lights plays out like a who’s who of comedic royalty ...
09-04-2024
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Series 13 - 45 Minute Versions: Episode 4
At the forefront of its genre, the roll call of stand-ups who have performed in front of the famous Live at the Apollo lights plays out like a who's who of comedic royalty, and ...
09-06-2021
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Series 7 - 45 Minute Versions: Episode 1
Live at the Apollo showcases the very best comedy talent. Micky Flanagan introduces one of comedy's rising stars, Seann Walsh, and Irish favourite Jason Byrne.
07-09-2016
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Series 16 (extended Versions): Episode 5
Angela Barnes hosts, introducing comedians Sarah Keyworth and Tim Renkow to the stage.
04-02-2022
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Series 17: Episode 3
The magnificent Kae Kurd introduces comedians Laura Smyth and Liam Farrelly to the stage.
13-01-2023
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Series 16 (extended Versions): Episode 3
Host Zoe Lyons introduces comedians Ria Lina and Tom Ward as they take to the stage at the Hammersmith Apollo.
13-05-2023
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