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Guz Khan Hosts BBC New Comedy Awards: Meet the Judges
10 Nov
Summary
- The BBC New Comedy Awards final will be hosted by Guz Khan.
- Amy Gledhill is the head judge, joined by Kiell Smith-Bynoe and Dan Tiernan.
- The competition final is set to take place in Birmingham Town Hall.
The BBC New Comedy Awards final is scheduled to broadcast on BBC iPlayer and BBC One, with Guz Khan serving as the host. This year's head judge is the acclaimed comedian, actor, and writer Amy Gledhill. She will be joined by fellow judges Kiell Smith-Bynoe, known for his role in the BBC hit comedy Ghosts, and Dan Tiernan, a previous winner of the competition.
The final event will unfold at Birmingham Town Hall, after earlier rounds were conducted in Coventry. For three decades, the BBC New Comedy Awards has been instrumental in launching the careers of many celebrated UK comedians, including notable names like Peter Kay, Sarah Millican, and Joe Lycett.
The winner of this year's competition will be awarded a significant opportunity: a paid commission to develop and perform a 30-minute audio pilot, guided by a BBC Comedy Commissioner. Additionally, the winner will receive a trophy and a cash prize of £1,000.
Gledhill, reflecting on her own career, emphasizes authenticity as a key trait for emerging comedians. She advises aspiring comics to trust their instincts and focus on making people laugh, rather than solely adhering to traditional stand-up structures or seeking constant advice from peers. She also humorously admits her anticipation of seeing Kiell Smith-Bynoe in the spotlight during the event.
