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Second series for Michael McIntyre

Michael McIntyre's Comedy Roadshow is poised to return for a second series.

The BBC were delighted with viewing figures for the Saturday-night show, which attracted audiences of around five million each week.

McIntyre toured the country showcasing stand-up talent from well-known names such as Al Murray and Sean Lock to those with little TV exposure as well as performing his own material.

Now the BBC is ready to commission a second series, with a spokesman telling Chortle: ‘We love working with Michael and look forward to continuing to do so.’

The show – like the similar Live At The Apollo, also made by Open Mike Productions – bucked the accepted idea that stand-up rarely works on TV.

Published: 4 Sep 2009

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