BBC Introducing Radio 4 Comedy Award

The winner of this year’s BBC Introducing Radio 4 Comedy Award will take home £1000 and a 15 minute script commission from BBC Studios. All finalists will be mentored by the BBC Studios comedy team across the year and receive advice, guidance and the chance to write for and appear in slots across the BBC.

Entrants need to submit a recording of them performing a five minute comedy routine and complete the application form before the closing date of midnight on Thursday 9 May 2019.

The best 50 entrants will be selected for regional heats, taking place throughout July in locations in London, Cardiff, Leicester and Manchester, and will be broadcast on BBC Radio 4 Extra.

The semi-finals and final will be hosted by Mark Watson once again, and will take place in Edinburgh. The semi-finals will take place in August and will see up to twelve comedians battle it out to secure a coveted place in the final. The final will be broadcast live on BBC Radio 4 on Thursday 15 August, where an expert panel of judges, comprised of stalwarts of the comedy world, will join forces to crown the next winner.

– All applicants must submit an audio recording of themselves performing a five minute comedy routine (sketch, music or stand up) by uploading according to instructions at bbc.co.uk/comedyaward
– Recordings of routines longer than five minutes will be disqualified. Please contact us if you have special requirements for delivery by emailing radio4comedyaward@bbc.co.uk or calling 03700 100 200
– For full terms and conditions visit bbc.co.uk/comedyaward
– The Award is being produced by Adnan Ahmed for BBC Studios
– Follow @r4comedyaward on Twitter for further updates