Films from the heats

Find out which of our competing comedians came out on top and watch exclusive videos of each heat

  • London semi-finalLondon semi-final

    The first semi-final, hosted by Patrick Kielty the Leicester Square Theatre with guest judges Mark Watson and Angela Barnes

  • Newcastle semi-finalNewcastle semi-final

    Jason Cook joined the guest panel for our second semi-final at The Sage Gateshead, along with fellow judge Angela Barnes and Patrick Kielty

  • The finalThe final

    Watch all of the Red Button films from the live final at Blackpool's Grand Theatre here

  • LondonLondon

    Our final film from the first round of the competition, introduced by host Josh Widdecombe and guest judge (and 1998 winner) Dan Antopolski

  • BrightonBrighton

    Catch-up with 2011 winner and heat Angela Barnes by watching this video recap of our event in Brighton, featuring guest judge Zoe Lyons

  • CardiffCardiff

    Check out our video recap of our Cardiff heat, featuring ten new comedians, host Elis James and judge Lloyd Langford

  • BirminghamBirmingham

    Who gave host Joe Lycett and guest judge Rob Rouse the biggest belly laughs in Birmingham? Find out with our film from the fifth heat.

  • ManchesterManchester

    See who guest judge Sarah Millican chose as her favourite performer from Manchester's heat, featuring host Chris Ramsey

  • LiverpoolLiverpool

    Watch what happened when we took 10 new comedians to Liverpool's Albert Dock and made them perform for judge Mick Ferry and host Andrew Ryan

  • LeedsLeeds

    Discover who lead the pack at the second heat in leeds, guest judged by Justin Moorhouse and compered by Jimmy McGhie

  • EdinburghEdinburgh

    The first heat of the 2012 competition took place in the midst of the Edinburgh Festival at the BBC's Potterrow site, with Chris Ramsey, Seann Walsh and Angela Barnes

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