Is BBC New Comedy Awards coming back?
BBC New Comedy Awards (2021–present) — comedy on BBC Three
The answer: Yes — returns in 6 days.
Next episode · S2026E05 · "Heat Five hosted by Josh Pugh" · on BBC Three
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About BBC New Comedy Awards
BBC New Comedy Awards is currently airing on BBC Three; the next episode airs November 14, 2026.
BBC New Comedy Awards is a comedy series that began in 2021. It presents a nationwide search to find the best new stand-up talent in the UK, showcasing the process and performances that contribute to the competition. The show is categorized under the comedy genre and premiered in the year 2021.
BBC New Comedy Awards episode schedule
3 upcoming · 39 aired . Next episode: November 14, 2026.
Upcoming · 3
| Date | Ep. | Title |
|---|---|---|
| November 14, 2026 | S2026·E5 | Heat Five hosted by Josh Pugh |
| November 14, 2026 | S2026·E6 | Heat Six hosted by Josh Jones |
| November 18, 2026 | S2026·E7 | Final |
Aired · 39
| Date | Ep. | Title |
|---|---|---|
| November 7, 2026 | S2026·E4 | Heat Four hosted by Lindsey Santoro |
| November 7, 2026 | S2026·E3 | Heat Three hosted by Josh Jones |
| October 31, 2026 | S2026·E2 | Heat Two hosted by Josh Pugh |
| October 31, 2026 | S2026·E1 | Heat One hosted by Lindsey Santoro |
| November 19, 2025 | S2025·E7 | Final |
| November 19, 2025 | S2025·E6 | Northern Ireland - Belfast |
| November 12, 2025 | S2025·E5 | Scotland - Glasgow |
| November 5, 2025 | S2025·E4 | North: Newcastle |
| October 29, 2025 | S2025·E3 | South: Alexandra Palace |
| October 22, 2025 | S2025·E2 | Midlands - Birmingham |
| October 15, 2025 | S2025·E1 | West - Bristol |
| November 13, 2024 | S2024·E7 | The Final |
| November 6, 2024 | S2024·E6 | Northern Heat: Lancaster |
| October 30, 2024 | S2024·E5 | Scotland: Paisley |
| October 23, 2024 | S2024·E4 | Northern Irish Heat: Belfast |
| October 16, 2024 | S2024·E3 | Southern Heat - Crofton Park |
| October 9, 2024 | S2024·E2 | Wales and West - Pontypridd |
| October 2, 2024 | S2024·E1 | Midlands Heat: Leicester |
| November 15, 2023 | S2023·E7 | The Final |
| November 8, 2023 | S2023·E6 | Episode 6 |
| November 1, 2023 | S2023·E5 | Episode 5 |
| October 25, 2023 | S2023·E4 | Episode 4 |
| October 18, 2023 | S2023·E3 | Episode 3 |
| October 11, 2023 | S2023·E2 | Episode 2 |
| October 4, 2023 | S2023·E1 | Episode 1 |
| November 9, 2022 | S2022·E7 | The Final |
| November 1, 2022 | S2022·E6 | Episode 6 |
| October 25, 2022 | S2022·E5 | Episode 5 |
| October 18, 2022 | S2022·E4 | Episode 4 |
| October 11, 2022 | S2022·E3 | Episode 3 |
Show 9 earlier episodes
| October 4, 2022 | S2022·E2 | Episode 2 |
| September 27, 2022 | S2022·E1 | Episode 1 |
| November 5, 2021 | S2021·E7 | The Final |
| November 3, 2021 | S2021·E6 | Portrush |
| November 2, 2021 | S2021·E5 | Dundee |
| October 27, 2021 | S2021·E4 | Croydon |
| October 26, 2021 | S2021·E3 | Halifax |
| October 21, 2021 | S2021·E2 | Wolverhampton |
| October 20, 2021 | S2021·E1 | Swansea |
