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 19: Episode 7
Tim Renkow welcomes comedians Janine Harouni and Stuart Goldsmith to the stage.
04-02-2025
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Series 19: Episode 6
Iain Stirling introduces comedians Harriet Dyer and Maria Shehata to the stage.
28-01-2025
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Series 19: Episode 5
The fabulous Babatunde Aleshe introduces Chloe Petts and Lindsey Santoro to the stage.
21-01-2025
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Series 19: Episode 4
The magnificent Sara Pascoe introduces comedians Amy Gledhill and Eddie Kadi to the stage.
14-01-2025
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Series 19: Episode 3
The hilarious Paul Chowdhry introduces comedians Ania Magliano and Ian Smith to the stage.
07-01-2025
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Series 19: Episode 2
The inimitable Joel Dommett introduces Fatiha El-Ghorri and Jamie MacDonald to the stage.
31-12-2024
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Series 19: 1. Christmas Special
The brilliant Judi Love introduces comedians Dan Tiernan and John Kearns to the stage.
17-12-2024
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Series 18 (shortened Versions): Episode 5
Emmanuel Sonubi welcomes Troy Hawke and Olga Koch to the stage.
13-12-2024
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Series 18 (shortened Versions): Episode 4
Maisie Adam introduces comedians Michael Odewale and Susie McCabe to the stage.
06-12-2024
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Series 18 (shortened Versions): Episode 3
The magnificent Lou Sanders introduces comedians Celya AB and Neil Delamere to the stage.
29-11-2024
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Series 11 - 45 Minute Versions: Christmas Special
In the fabulously festive final episode from the legendary Hammersmith Apollo, the incredible Nina Conti is the host, introducing the brilliant Tanyalee Davis, Royal Variety Sho ...
20-12-2015
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Secrets Of The Apollo
In this 60-minute special, we celebrate 16 years of Britain’s greatest stand-up show, Live at the Apollo. A host of stand-up stars descend on the stalls of the Hammersmith ...
22-12-2021
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Series 13 - 45 Minute Versions: Episode 6
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 ...
29-08-2021
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Series 15: 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 ...
03-03-2023
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Series 13 - 45 Minute Versions: Episode 5
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 ...
29-11-2020
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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 11: Episode 3
Stand-up comedy from the Hammersmith Apollo. Host Noel Fielding introduces Dane Baptiste and Ireland's newest comedy star Al Porter.
28-05-2020
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Series 7 - 45 Minute Versions: Episode 5
Stand Up for the Week star Rich Hall hosts stand-up comedy from the Hammersmith Apollo, with the brilliant Mark Watson and the irrepressible Andrew Maxwell.
21-09-2016
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Series 6 - Episode 2
Stand-up comedy from the world-famous Hammersmith Apollo. Lee Mack, star of BBC One sitcom Not Going Out, presents sets from American comic Rich Hall and Scotland's Danny Bhoy.
22-07-2014
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