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BBC New Comedy Award 2012 final: part one

Duration: 52:16

On Monday 12 November, six finalists - whittled down from over 800 entrants - went head-to head for the final time at Blackpool's Grand Theatre. Hosted by Patrick Kielty, and overseen by esteemed judges Stephen K Amos, John Thompson and Head of Radio Comedy, Jane Berthoud, the acts competed for a public vote by performing live on BBC Radio 2 and the Red Button. This film is part one of the Red Button broadcast of the event.

The finalists were: Pete Otway, Matt Winning, Tommy Rowson, Sunil Patel, Lucy Beaumont, Matt Rees.

Available since: Thu 15 Nov 2012

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BBC Radio New Comedy Award 2012, 12/11/2012

Patrick Kielty hosts the live grand final of Radio 2's search for UK comedy talent.

First broadcast: 12 Nov 2012

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