Radio 2 Comedy Week
From 9th-13th June 2014, Radio 2 is broadcasting a week of comedy showcases featuring a number of new and exciting one-off comedy shows from established artists, as well as up-coming and emerging new talent.
Read on for some of the highlights of our Comedy Week.
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Paper Cuts - Jennifer Saunders
Kate Thornton talks to comedian and writer Jennifer Saunders about her extensive career and extraordinary life.
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Listomania
A brand new panel show exploring the world of the list from the humble 'to do' list to the bucket list. Radio 4 favourite Susan Calman hosts and panelists include Lucy Porter and Richard Herring.
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To Hull and Back
The eagerly anticipated sitcom pilot from BBC New Comedy Award winner Lucy Beaumont. Lucy stars as Sophie who dreams of leaving Hull to meet her dad and to become a famous actress.
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Sunny Day on Radio 2
A second chance to hear Adil Ray in character as Bollywood DJ Sunny Day - with his own unique take on the history of pop..
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Tommy Tiernan's Open Mouth
A night of live stand-up from one of the greatest living stand-ups, Tommy Tiernan.
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Luisa Omielan's Party
Ultimate Single Lady, Luisa Omielan parties through the steamy world of sex, relationships and heartbreak in her stand up pilot show.
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Tracks Of My Years - Patrick Kielty
As part of Comedy week, Patrick Kielty joins Ken Bruce to pick 10 of the songs that have meant the most to him.
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Barry from Watford
The elderly lifestyle guru and motivational speaker pays one of his regular visits to Steve Wright In The Afternoon.
New Comedy Award 2014
On Thursday 12th June 2014, Patrick Kielty joins Steve Wright to launch the 2014 BBC Radio New Comedy Award.
The BBC Radio New Comedy Award is a nationwide talent search to find the best in new stand-up comedy talent.
Since 2011, BBC Radio 2 and BBC Radio Comedy have put the spotlight on seeking out the best new stand-up comedy talent with a new format and, for the first time, including audience interactivity.
