Judges and hosts revealed

Free tickets have been release for the BBC New Comedy Awards regional heats, as well as details of the hosts and comedians on the judging panels.

Head judge Fatiha El-Ghorri, pictured, will be present at all the gigs as the newcomers battle for a place in the final which will be screened on BBC One.

September 3: Bristol St George’s
Host: Mike Bubbins
Judge: Harriet Dyer.
Tickets

September 5: Birmingham Hockley Social Club
Host: Sarah Keyworth
Judge: Lindsey Santoro
Tickets

September 13: London Alexandra Palace

Host: Michelle De Swarte
Judge: Michael Odewale
Tickets

September 22: Newcastle Boiler Shop
Host: Amy Gledhill
Judges: Dan Tiernan and  Phil Dunning.
Tickets

September 24: Glasgow Barrowlands Ballroom
Host: Christopher Macarthur-Boyd
Judge:  Susie McCabe
Tickets 

September 26: Belfast Mandela Hall
Judge: Alison Spittle
Tickets

Published: 19 Aug 2025