Watch BBC Presents: Stand Up For Live Comedy

  • 2020
  • 1 Season

BBC Presents: Stand Up For Live Comedy is a series that ran for 1 seasons (6 episodes) between September 25, 2020 and on BBC Studios

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London
6. London
October 30, 2020
In the final episode of the series, Stand Up For Live Comedy rolls into London to feature the very best new comics from the Capital and beyond. Jamali Maddix kicks things off with his experiences of 'original' Covid and what's going on in London at the moment. Next on stage is Michael Odewale who enlightened the audience about reverse revenge and black on black crime.
Margate
5. Margate
October 23, 2020
Filmed at Dreamland's iconic Roller Room in Margate, in front of a socially distanced audience, this episode features three of the hottest new comics on the stand-up scene, all of whom are attempting to kick-start their careers in the wake of Covid-19.
Glasgow
4. Glasgow
October 16, 2020
Joining host Fern Brady in front of a raucous Glaswegian audience are Edinburgh lass Kimi Loughton, who discusses the joys of being a godmother; Andy Field, who casts his unique and quirky eye over everyday mundane things; and charmingly awkward London comic Toussaint Douglass, who enlightens the locals with joyfully absurd tales of growing up in Lewisham and life with his girlfriend.
Birmingham
3. Birmingham
October 9, 2020
Stand Up for Live Comedy rolls into Birmingham with more of the freshest new comics around. Host Darren Harriott recalls the colorful characters he met while working the door at Digbeth's hottest night spots, before welcoming on stage Bella Hull, who makes her TV debut with some excellent time saving tips.
Belfast
2. Belfast
October 2, 2020
Host Paddy Raff welcomes Manchester's own Rachel Fairburn, who unpicks the joys of sisterhood; newcomer Mary O'Connell explains why she's a bad feminist; and direct from Holywood, Belfast, Shane Todd breaks down sectarianism over a coffee. Paddy rounds off the comedy with an insight into what makes a Belfast audience unique.
Bristol
1. Bristol
September 25, 2020
Kicking off the series in Bristol, local comedian Jayde Adams introduces Mo Omar, who shares the pros and cons of being a Somalian refugee in Wales. Newcastle comic Lauren Pattison extols the joys of being a Geordie, and 24-year-old rising star Tom Lucy picks apart the complications of youth.
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Where to Watch BBC Presents: Stand Up For Live Comedy
BBC Presents: Stand Up For Live Comedy is available for streaming on the BBC Studios website, both individual episodes and full seasons. You can also watch BBC Presents: Stand Up For Live Comedy on demand at Amazon Prime.
  • Premiere Date
    September 25, 2020