BBC New Comedy Awards - The Final

Seven acts perform in front of a live audience of 1,000 at the BBC Radio Theatre.

BBC Radio 4 Extra, 10.15pm

The BBC New Comedy Awards are back for 2023, and the final is set to be a close-fought contest. Seven of the UK's most exciting up-and-coming comedians will perform in front of a live audience of 1,000 at the BBC Radio Theatre, with the winner being crowned the BBC New Comedy Award winner for 2023. The final will be broadcast on BBC Radio 4 Extra at 10.15pm, and will be hosted by Nish Kumar. The seven finalists are: * Ahir Shah * Maisie Adam * Olga Koch * Jessica Fostekew * Jordan Brookes * Darren Harriott * Ivo Graham They will be performing a mix of stand-up, sketch, and character comedy, and the winner will be chosen by a panel of judges including: * Rosie Jones * Mawaan Rizwan * Suzi Ruffell The BBC New Comedy Awards have been running since 1995, and have helped to launch the careers of some of the UK's biggest comedy stars, including Peter Kay, Lee Mack, and Sarah Millican. The winner of the 2023 award will receive a £1,000 cash prize, a development deal with BBC Studios, and a slot at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival. The final is set to be a close-fought contest, with all seven finalists having impressed the judges during the heats. However, the winner will be the act that can best connect with the live audience and deliver a memorable performance.