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2021: 7. The Final
Six finalists take to the stage in their bid to win over the judges and be crowned the BBC New Comedian of 2021. Filmed in front of a full house at Newcastle’s historic Tyne Theatre and Opera House, this grand finale features two brand spanking new awards, the New Digital Comedy award, and Young Comedian 2021.
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