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 this series is no different. Each episode sees a national (and sometimes international) stand-up both compering and performing, before introducing two of the best established and up-coming stand-ups to the stage.\n\nIrish comedy star Ed Byrne hosts this episode, introducing the fantastic Angela Barnes and the wonderful Geoff Norcott to the world-famous Apollo stage.\n\nOther acts to appear throughout the series include Henning Wehn, Katherine Ryan, Rob Beckett, Joel Dommett, Jen Brister, Darren Harriott, Dane Baptiste, Desiree Burch, David O'Doherty, Luisa Omielan, Sara Pascoe, Nish Kumar, Lucy Porter, Guz Khan, Chris McCausland, Gary Delaney, Marlon Davis, John Robbins and Larry Dean.
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Series 17 (shortened Versions): Episode 2
The brilliant Ed Gamble introduces comedians Tom Davis and Judi Love to the stage
17-04-2025
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The One About: 6. Celebrity
Classic routines about 'celebrity' from Sean Lock, Katherine Ryan, Mawaan Rizwan, Holly Walsh, Andy Parsons, Lost Voice Guy and more.
11-04-2025
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The One About: 4. Transport
Classic routines about transport from Michael McIntyre, Gina Yashere, Lenny Henry, Rachel Parris, Chris McCausland, Jason Manford and more.
04-04-2025
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Series 18 (shortened Versions): Episode 6
The inimitable Stephen Bailey welcomes comedians Lara Ricote and Glenn Moore to the stage.
07-03-2025
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Series 16 (extended Versions): Episode 4
The inimitable Larry Dean introduces comedians Harriet Kemsley and Slim to the stage.
18-02-2025
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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.
11-02-2025
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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 12: Episode 5
In the fifth episode, Glaswegian comedy giant Frankie Boyle is your host as he introduces young stand-up sensation Jack Carroll and the wonderful Holly Walsh to the stage.
29-08-2019
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Series 12 - 45 Minute Versions: Christmas Special
In a very special Christmas episode, the star of BBC Three's Asian Provocateur Romesh Ranganthan is the host and introduces the exceptionally talented Seann Walsh, the fabulous ...
20-12-2016
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Series 11: Episode 1
Everyone's favourite 'Chatty Man' Alan Carr is your host as he introduces two of comedy's biggest stars - the fabulously funny Francesca Martinez and rising comedy star Nish Kumar.
01-09-2019
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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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The One About: 6. Celebrity
Classic routines about 'celebrity' from Sean Lock, Katherine Ryan, Mawaan Rizwan, Holly Walsh, Andy Parsons, Lost Voice Guy and more.
11-04-2025
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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 13: 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 ...
26-09-2021
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Series 12: Episode 2
Star of the BBC sitcom Josh and The Last Leg, Josh Widdicombe is the host as he introduces the brilliant Nathan Caton and Australian comic Celia Pacquola to the stage.
11-03-2020
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Series 11 (30' Versions): Episode 6
In the penultimate episode from the legendary Hammersmith Apollo, the brilliantly energetic Russell Kane is the host, introducing the star of E4's Game Face and Man Down Roisin ...
25-06-2020
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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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