Starting with Suzi Ruffell’s Snappy

Stand-up specials from some of Britain’s top comics are to be aired on BBC Sounds.

The broadcaster has acquired existing specials from the likes of  Romesh Ranganathan, Jimmy Carr, and Sarah Millican to feature in its new Comedy Circuit feed.

It has kicked off with Suzi Ruffell’s Snappy, originally released by US-based comedy indie 800 Pound Gorilla Media, and now repackaged into a four-part audio special.

A new special is promised every month with the aim of ‘bringing the buzz of live stand-up straight to our audiences’.

 Acquisitions producer Caroline McEvoy said: ‘We are thrilled to bring our first non-podcast acquisition onto BBC Sounds, and particularly excited that this innovative feed will feature brilliant acts from across the UK, including some of the biggest names in comedy, as well as highlighting rising stars.’

Julia McKenzie, the commissioning editor for comedy and entertainment for Radio 4, added: ‘BBC Sounds is the home of audio comedy and it’s exciting to see these acquisitions adding to the rich selection of our commissioned live stand-ups such as Randy Feltface, Aurie Styla and Laura Smyth, and the new mixed bill series Live From The UK hosted by Angela Barnes.’

Published: 4 Jul 2025