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Live at the Apollo
2004 - 2025 7.1 (12 votes) 19 Seasons
Official Website
Genres
Comedy Talk
Networks
BBC One
BBC Two
Created By
Jack Dee

Live at the Apollo

Overview

A British stand-up comedy programme performed from the Hammersmith Apollo Theatre in west London.

Key Crew

Producer: Anthony Caveney

Director: Paul Wheeler

Seasons

Season 2 (2005)

No overview available.

6 episodes

Episodes
Episode 1: Jack Dee & Lee Mack
2005-09-12

Joining Jack on stage tonight is one of the UK's hottest stand-ups, star of The Sketch Show, Lee Mack. Guest stars include the cast of Footballers Wives, Michael Buerk, Quentin Wilson and Spice Girl Melanie C, and members of the public get the chance to text Jack with jokes, comments and abuse.

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Episode 2: Jack Dee & Dara O'Briain
2005-09-19

Jack is joined by Irish comic Dara O'Briain, whose set includes advice on how to put know-all doctors in their place, reveals and includes an improvisation of a koala being a phone sex operator. Jack sets his sights on Ellen MacArthur, the Olympics and on audience members including Tracey Emin and Jayne Middlemiss.

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Episode 3: Jack Dee
2005-09-26

Jack Dee presents a series from the Apollo theatre in London, with performances from some of his favourite comedy stars. Jack takes to the stage and lays into nursery schools, homework for kids, dentists, Antiques Roadshow and safari ballooning.

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Episode 4: Jack Dee & Keith Barret
2005-10-03

Jack's guest is Wales's most famous divorcee, Keith Barret. Keith's inept attempt to give a lecture about relationships has the audience in stitches, as he stumbles through a disastrous slide show. Jack's own set takes in rough council estates, service stations, the SAS and decking out his house with freebies from hotels.

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Episode 5: Jack Dee, Marcus Brigstocke & Rich Hall
2005-10-10

Marcus Brigstocke performs a stand-up set that includes his observations on everything from Pacman to Britain's 'special relationship' with America, while laconic American Rich Hall explains how Bill Gates defies gravity and exposes the secret formula behind the plots to Tom Cruise films. In Jack's own set, he teases audience guests including Neil and Christine Hamilton.

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Episode 6: Jack Dee & Julian Clary
2005-10-17

Joining Jack on stage is Julian Clary, who whips the audience into a frenzy with a set where no one is safe from his wit. Jack delivers a set lambasting cold calling for gas, phone and electricity, and he also lays into chemists, mobile phones and even vacuum cleaners.

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Season 3 (2007)

No overview available.

6 episodes

Episodes
Episode 1: Jack Dee, Jason Manford & Russell Howard
2007-11-12

Host Jack Dee and guests Jason Manford and Russell Howard regale their audience with their thoughts on everything from melting polar ice caps, wimpy professional footballers and celebrity-voiced sat nav systems to canine funerals, online dating and how best to outwit muggers.

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Episode 2: Jimmy Carr & Alan Carr
2007-11-19

Jimmy Carr hosts, with his special guest Alan Carr. In this show recorded in front of a packed house at the famous Hammersmith Apollo Jimmy and Alan point the finger at bullies, estate agents, phone sex lines and bread making machines.

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Episode 3: Jo Brand & Michael McIntyre
2007-11-26

Comedian Jo Brand hosts special guest Michael McIntyre. In the firing line are Simon Cowell, Labiaplasties, football referees and flaming terrorists.

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Episode 4: Lee Mack & Sean Lock
2007-12-03

Lee Mack hosts Sean Lock in front of a packed Hammersmith Apollo. The pair take pot shots at Riverdance, hundreds and thousands, Cockneys and starfish.

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Episode 5: Joan Rivers & Patrick Kielty
2007-12-10

The undisputed Queen of the Jewish Princesses, Joan Rivers, hosts the unstoppable Patrick Kielty as they point the finger at bad parents, inept terrorists and binge drinking.

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Episode 6: Dara O'Briain, Stephen K. Amos & Frankie Boyle
2007-12-17

Dara O'Briain is the host, with special guests Stephen K Amos and Frankie Boyle. Recorded live at the world famous Hammersmith Apollo, this last show of the series hammers computer geeks, Australians, the seventies and present buying.

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Season 4 (2008)

No overview available.

7 episodes

Episodes
Episode 1: Michael McIntyre, Rich Hall, Rhod Gilbert
2008-11-28

The BAFTA-nominated Live at the Apollo presents the best of British stand-up comedy, as Michael McIntyre introduces Rich Hall and Rhod Gilbert at the Hammersmith Apollo, London.

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Episode 2: Al Murray, Shappi Khorsandi, Russell Kane
2008-12-05

The cream of British stand-up comedy cuts loose at London's world-famous Hammersmith Apollo, leaving the audience breathless and cheering for more. In This episode Al Murray introduces Shappi Khorsandi and Russell Kane.

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Episode 3: Sean Lock, Jason Manford
2008-12-12

The cream of British stand-up comedy cut loose at London's world famous Hammersmith Apollo as Sean Lock introduces Jason Manford.

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Episode 4: Dara O Briain, Frankie Boyle
2008-12-19

Ireland's king of comedy Dara O Briain hosts another evening of comedy from the Hammersmith Apollo, introducing his Celtic comedy soul brother Frankie Boyle.

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Episode 5: Lenny Henry, Andy Parsons, Ed Byrne
2009-01-09

The legendary Lenny Henry hosts another evening of comedy from the Hammersmith Apollo, and introduces special guests Andy Parsons and Ed Byrne.

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Episode 6: Russell Howard, Jo Brand
2009-01-16

The stand-up comedy series from London's Hammersmith Apollo concludes with Mock the Week's Russell Howard introducing Jo Brand.

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Episode 7: Best of Series 4
2009-01-23

Michael McIntyre, Al Murray, Dara O Briain, Lenny Henry, Sean Lock, Russell Howard and all their guests from the 2008 series of Live at the Apollo feature in a bumper one-hour special, revisiting the cream of Britain's stand-up comedy fraternity as they perform at the legendary Hammersmith Apollo.

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Season 5 (2009)

No overview available.

6 episodes

Episodes
Episode 1: Jason Manford, Michael McIntyre
2009-12-05

Live at the Apollo's fifth series features a host of great comedy talent. The opening episode from the world famous Hammersmith Apollo features two of comedy's finest powerhouses taking to the stage. Northern funny man Jason Manford is the host, and the comedy sensation of 2009 Michael McIntyre is his special guest.

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Episode 2: Rob Brydon, Sarah Millican and Jason Byrne
2009-12-12

Stand-up comedy from the world-famous Hammersmith Apollo. BAFTA-nominated actor and comedian from the Valleys Rob Brydon hosts. His special guests are funny lady Sarah Millican and Ireland's Jason Byrne.

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Episode 3: Al Murray, Chris Addison and Tim Vine
2009-12-18

The pub landlord Al Murray hosts, before introducing special guests Chris Addison and pun-meister Tim Vine.

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Episode 4: Rhod Gilbert and John Bishop
2009-12-21

Welsh funnyman Rhod Gilbert hosts, with a rapturous guest appearance from Liverpudlian John Bishop.

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Episode 5: Ed Byrne, Adam Hills and Gina Yashere
2009-12-24

Stand-up comedy from the Hammersmith Apollo. Irish gem Ed Byrne hosts in front of a 3,500-strong audience, with guest appearances from Adam Hills and London's own Gina Yashere.

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Episode 6: Alistair McGowan, Kevin Bridges and Reginald D Hunter
2010-01-01

Alistair McGowan introduces guest appearances from Scotland's young comedy prodigy Kevin Bridges and the acclaimed Reginald D Hunter.

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Season 6 (2010)

No overview available.

6 episodes

Episodes
Episode 1: Sean Lock and John Bishop
2010-11-25

Live at the Apollo returns to BBC One, showcasing the best of British comedy talent. 8 Out of 10 Cats star Sean Lock introduces Liverpool's finest, John Bishop, from the world-famous Hammersmith Apollo.

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Episode 2: Lee Mack, Rich Hall, Danny Bhoy
2010-12-02

Lee Mack, comedian and star of BBC One sitcom Not Going Out, presents sets from American comic Rich Hall and Scotland's very own Danny Bhoy.

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Episode 3: Dara O'Briain, Stewart Francis, Greg Davies
2010-12-09

Mock the Week's Dara O Briain takes to the stage of London's Hammersmith Apollo to wax comically lyrical and to introduce Canadian one-liner specialist Stewart Francis and towering stand-up Greg Davies.

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Episode 4: Kevin Bridges, Shappi Khorsandi, Jack Whitehall
2010-12-17

Stand-up comedy from the world-famous Hammersmith Apollo. Scottish comic Kevin Bridges introduces sets from Shappi Khorsandi and Jack Whitehall.

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Episode 5: Stephen K Amos, Jon Richardson, Micky Flanagan
2010-12-28

Stephen K Amos presents an evening of stand-up comedy in front of a 3,500-strong audience at the Hammersmith Apollo, with special guest appearances from the brilliant Jon Richardson and London's very own Micky Flanagan.

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Episode 6: Lenny Henry, Mike Wilmot, Tommy Tiernan
2011-01-01

In the last episode of the series, our host is one of the nation's favourite funnymen, Lenny Henry. Lenny introduces truly brilliant guest appearances from Canada's King of Grouch, Mike Wilmot, and Ireland's legendary Tommy Tiernan.

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Season 7 (2011)

No overview available.

8 episodes

Episodes
Episode 1: Micky Flanagan, Seann Walsh, Jason Byrne
2011-11-04

Micky Flanagan introduces one of comedy's rising stars, Seann Walsh; and Irish favourite Jason Byrne.

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Episode 2: Sean Lock, Ed Byrne, Lee Nelson
2011-11-11

This episode from the world famous Hammersmith Apollo features Sean Lock as host. Special guests are the inimitable Ed Byrne and the well good Lee Nelson.

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Episode 3: Alan Carr, Andi Osho, Patrick Kielty
2011-11-25

Chatty Man Alan Carr introduces, in his own inimitable style, sets from the fabulous Andi Osho and the always magnificent Patrick Kielty.

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Episode 4: Andy Parsons, Andrew Lawrence, Milton Jones
2011-12-02

Mock the Week star Andy Parsons hosts stand-up comedy from the Apollo, with special guests including the fantastic Andrew Lawrence, and one-liner king Milton Jones.

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Episode 5: Rich Hall, Mark Watson, Andrew Maxwell
2011-12-09

Rich Hall guest-hosts the stand-up show recorded at London's Hammersmith Apollo, inviting comedians to share their light-hearted views on modern life. Tonight he introduces routines by Mark Watson and Andrew Maxwell.

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Episode 6: Sarah Millican, Steve Hughes, Russell Kane
2011-12-16

Host Sarah Millican is joined by Australian funnyman Steve Hughes and the award-winning Russell Kane.

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Episode 7: Jason Manford, Tom Stade, Jimeoin
2012-01-14

Host Sarah Millican is joined by Australian funnyman Steve Hughes and the award-winning Russell Kane.

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Episode 8: Jack Whitehall, Josh Widdicombe, Shappi Khorsandi
2012-01-21

Stand Up for the Week star Jack Whitehall presents comedy from the Hammersmith Apollo, with Josh Widdicombe and Shappi Khorsandi.

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Season 8 (2012)

No overview available.

6 episodes

Episodes
Episode 1: Dara O'Briain, Nina Conti and Danny Bhoy
2012-11-17

This opening episode from the world-famous Hammersmith Apollo features the brilliant Dara O Briain as host. Dara introduces ventriloquist extraordinaire Nina Conti and the irrepressible Danny Bhoy to the stage.

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Episode 2: Rhod Gilbert, Kerry Godliman and Jon Richardson
2012-11-24

Welsh comic Rhod Gilbert introduces stand-up from the world-famous Hammersmith Apollo. He is joined by Kerry Godliman, and Jon Richardson at his misanthropic best.

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Episode 3: Kevin Bridges, Phill Jupitus, Sara Pascoe
2012-12-01

This episode from the world-famous Hammersmith Apollo features Glasgow's Kevin Bridges as host. Kevin introduces Apollo new girl Sara Pascoe and comedy genius Phill Jupitus to the stage.

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Episode 4: Lee Nelson, Stewart Francis and Paul Chowdhry
2012-12-14

The 'well good' Lee Nelson introduces stand-up from the world-famous Hammersmith Apollo. He introduces sets from one-liner king Stewart Francis and the magnificent Paul Chowdhry.

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Episode 5: Omid Djalili, Julian Clary and Reginald D. Hunter
2012-12-21

The fantastic Omid Djalili presents stand-up from the world-famous Hammersmith Apollo. He introduces Alabama's finest, Reginald D Hunter, and camp legend Julian Clary to the stage.

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Episode 6: Greg Davies, Hal Cruttenden and Simon Evans
2013-01-04

Greg Davies presents stand-up from the world-famous Hammersmith Apollo, introducing sets from Hal Cruttenden and Simon Evans.

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Season 10 (2014)

No overview available.

6 episodes

Episodes
Episode 1: Sarah Millican, Joe Lycett and Russell Kane
2014-11-19

Sarah Millican hosts an evening of stand-up at the Apollo in Hammersmith, London, treating the audience to her own brand of humour, before introducing routines by camp comic Joe Lycett and award-winning funnyman Russell Kane.

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Episode 2: Jason Manford, Chris Ramsey and Doc Brown
2014-11-26

Comedian, actor and presenter Jason Manford hosts an evening of stand-up at the Apollo in Hammersmith, London, treating the audience to his own brand of humour, before introducing routines by Geordie favourite Chris Ramsey and the multi-talented Doc Brown.

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Episode 3: Frankie Boyle, Simon Evans and Aisling Bea
2014-12-10

Outspoken funnyman Frankie Boyle hosts an evening of stand-up at the Apollo in Hammersmith, London, treating the audience to his own brand of humour before handing over to the acerbic Simon Evans and actress/stand-up Aisling Bea.

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Episode 4: Jon Richardson, Sara Pascoe and Nathan Caton
2014-12-17

Jon Richardson, team captain on 8 Out of 10 Cats, hosts an evening of stand-up at the Apollo in Hammersmith, west London, warming up the crowd before introducing routines by fellow comics Sara Pascoe and Nathan Caton.

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Episode 5: Hal Cruttenden, Justin Moorhouse and Tom Stade
2014-12-27

Hal Cruttenden hosts an evening of stand-up at the Apollo in Hammersmith, London, warming up the audience before comedy circuit regulars Justin Moorhouse and Tom Stade take the mic.

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Episode 6: Danny Bhoy, Miles Jupp and Lee Nelson
2015-01-02

Funnyman Danny Bhoy hosts an evening of stand-up at the Apollo in Hammersmith, London, warming up the audience before introducing routines by actor-comedian Miles Jupp and cheeky Londoner Lee Nelson (who recently made headlines when he turned up uninvited on the X Factor stage).

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Season 11 (2015)

No overview available.

7 episodes

Episodes
Episode 1: Alan Carr, Francesca Martinez, Nish Kumar
2015-11-09

In the first episode, everyone’s favourite ‘Chatty Man’ Alan Carr is your host as he introduces two of comedy's biggest stars - the fabulously funny Francesca Martinez and rising comedy star Nish Kumar.

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Episode 2: Dara O Briain, Zoe Lyons, Paul Chowdhry
2015-11-16

Mock the Week host Dara O Briain comperes an evening of stand-up at London's Hammersmith Apollo, treating the audience to his own brand of humour, before introducing routines by comedy circuit stars Zoe Lyons and Paul Chowdhry.

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Episode 3: Noel Fielding, Dane Baptiste, Al Porter
2015-11-23

One half of The Mighty Boosh and Never Mind the Buzzcocks team captain Noel Fielding takes over the hosting reins of the long-running show as he comperes an evening of stand-up at London's Hammersmith Apollo. The comedian, actor, artist, DJ and musician treats the audience to his own peculiar brand of surreal humour, before introducing routines by two up-and-coming stars of the comedy circuit, with south Londoner Dane Baptiste and Irishman Al Porter taking to the stage at the famous venue.

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Episode 4: Romesh Ranganathan, Jason Byrne, Stewart Francis
2015-11-30

Romesh Ranganathan comperes an evening of stand-up at London's Hammersmith Apollo, treating the audience to his own brand of humour before introducing routines by comedy circuit stars Jason Byrne and Stewart Francis.

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Episode 5: Katherine Ryan, Henning Wehn, James Acaster
2015-12-07

Katherine Ryan comperes an evening of stand-up at London's Hammersmith Apollo, treating the audience to her own brand of humour and introducing routines by comedy circuit stars Henning Wehn and James Acaster

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Episode 6: Russell Kane, Roisin Conaty, Nick Helm
2015-12-14

Russell Kane comperes an evening of stand-up at London's Hammersmith Apollo, treating the audience to his own brand of humour and introducing routines by comedy circuit stars Roisin Conaty and Nick Helm.

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Episode 7: Christmas Special: Nina Conti, Tanyalee Davis, Hal Cruttenden, Josh Widdicombe
2015-12-20

In the fabulously festive final episode from the legendary Hammersmith Apollo, the incredible Nina Conti is the host, introducing the brilliant Tanyalee Davis, Royal Variety Show favourite Hal Cruttenden and star of The Last Leg and Mock The Week Josh Widdicombe

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Season 12 (2016)

No overview available.

7 episodes

Season 13 (2017)

No overview available.

7 episodes

Episodes
Episode 1: Sara Pascoe, Larry Dean, Gary Delaney
2017-11-30

This episode of the award-winning Live at the Apollo is hosted by the awesome Sara Pascoe as she introduces rising comedy star Larry Dean and master of the one-liner Gary Delaney to the stage.

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Episode 2: Nish Kumar, Luisa Omielan, David O'Doherty
2017-12-07

The talented Nish Kumar is your host for this episode of the award-winning Live at the Apollo as he introduces Luisa Omielan and David O'Doherty to the famous Apollo stage.

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Episode 3: Rob Beckett, Jen Brister, Darren Harriott
2017-12-14

In this episode, the hilarious Rob Beckett is your host as he introduces rising comedy stars Jen Brister and Darren Harriott to the stage.

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Episode 4: Henning Wehn, Lucy Porter, Guz Khan
2017-12-21

This episode is hosted by the eccentric Henning Wehn as he introduces to the stage the delightful Lucy Porter and the hilarious Guz Khan.

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Episode 5: Dane Baptiste, Desiree Burch, Chris McCausland
2018-01-04

This episode is hosted by the fantastic Dane Baptiste as he introduces New York-born comic Desiree Burch and Liverpool funnyman Chris McCausland to the stage.

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Episode 6: Ed Byrne, Angela Barnes, Geoff Norcott
2018-01-11

Irish comedy star Ed Byrne hosts this episode, introducing the fantastic Angela Barnes and the wonderful Geoff Norcott to the world-famous Apollo stage.

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Episode 7: Christmas Special: Katherine Ryan introduces Marlon Davis, Joel Dommett, John Robins
2017-12-29

Stand-up comedy from the Hammersmith Apollo. The funny and fabulous Katherine Ryan introduces Marlon Davis, Joel Dommett and John Robins to the stage.

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Season 14 (2018)

No overview available.

7 episodes

Episodes
Episode 1: Ellie Taylor, Fin Taylor, Tez Ilyas
2018-11-15

The first episode of the series is hosted by the wonderfully witty star of BBC Two's The Mash Report Ellie Taylor, as she introduces rising comedy star Fin Taylor and the provocative Tez Ilyas to the stage.

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Episode 2: Dara O Briain, Felicity Ward, Mo Gilligan
2018-11-22

Stand-up comedy from the Hammersmith Apollo. Dara O Briain introduces the wonderful Australian comic Felicity Ward and the sensational Mo Gilligan to the stage.

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Episode 3: Gina Yashere, Lost Voice Guy, Ed Gamble
2018-11-29

Stand-up comedy from the Hammersmith Apollo. The uproarious Gina Yashere hosts and introduces Lost Voice Guy and Ed Gamble to the stage.

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Episode 4: Phil Wang, Rachel Parris, Brennan Reece
2018-12-06

Stand-up comedy from the Hammersmith Apollo. The hilarious Phil Wang introduces talented musical-comedian Rachel Parris and the charismatic Brennan Reece to the stage.

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Episode 5: Suzi Ruffell, Kerry Godliman, Loyiso Gola
2018-12-13

Stand-up comedy from the Hammersmith Apollo. The hysterically funny Kerry Godliman introduces the energetic Suzi Ruffell and South African comedian Loyiso Gola to the stage.

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Episode 6: Sindhu Vee, Jamali Maddix, Fern Brady
2018-12-20

Sindhu Vee, Jamali Maddix and Fern Brady perform.

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Episode 7: Christmas Special: Sarah Millican, Gary Delaney; Laura Lexx, Ahir Shah
2018-12-27

Sarah Millican presents her husband, award-winning gagsmith Gary Delaney; Laura Lexx and Ahir Shah.

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