Jack Dee performs live at the Apollo in Hammersmith, joined by Joan Rivers and an audience packed with celebrities.
Jack Dee performs live at the Apollo in Hammersmith, joined by Ardal O'Hanlon and a celebrity-packed audience.
Jack Dee performs live at the Apollo in Hammersmith, joined by Jo Brand and a celebrity-packed audience.
Jack Dee performs live at the Apollo in Hammersmith, joined by Ross Noble and a celebrity-packed audience.
Jack Dee performs live at the Apollo in Hammersmith, joined by Omid Djalili and a celebrity-packed audience.
Jack Dee performs a full set live at the Apollo in Hammersmith, to an audience packed with celebrities.
Joining Jack on stage tonight is one of the UK's hottest stand-ups, star of The Sketch Show, Lee Mack. Guest stars include the cast of Footballers Wives, Michael Buerk, Quentin Wilson and Spice Girl Melanie C, and members of the public get the chance to text Jack with jokes, comments and abuse.
Jack is joined by Irish comic Dara O'Briain, whose set includes advice on how to put know-all doctors in their place, reveals and includes an improvisation of a koala being a phone sex operator. Jack sets his sights on Ellen MacArthur, the Olympics and on audience members including Tracey Emin and Jayne Middlemiss.
Jack Dee's solo show of the series.
Jack's guest is Wales's most famous divorcee, Keith Barret. Keith's inept attempt to give a lecture about relationships has the audience in stitches, as he stumbles through a disastrous slide show. Jack's own set takes in rough council estates, service stations, the SAS and decking out his house with freebies from hotels.
Marcus Brigstocke performs a stand-up set that includes his observations on everything from Pacman to Britain's 'special relationship' with America, while laconic American Rich Hall explains how Bill Gates defies gravity and exposes the secret formula behind the plots to Tom Cruise films. In Jack's own set, he teases audience guests including Neil and Christine Hamilton.
Joining Jack on stage is Julian Clary, who whips the audience into a frenzy with a set where no one is safe from his wit. Jack delivers a set lambasting cold calling for gas, phone and electricity, and he also lays into chemists, mobile phones and even vacuum cleaners.
Host Jack Dee and guests Jason Manford and Russell Howard regale their audience with their thoughts on everything from melting polar ice caps, wimpy professional footballers and celebrity-voiced sat nav systems to canine funerals, online dating and how best to outwit muggers.
Jimmy Carr hosts, with his special guest Alan Carr. In this show recorded in front of a packed house at the famous Hammersmith Apollo Jimmy and Alan point the finger at bullies, estate agents, phone sex lines and bread making machines.
Comedian Jo Brand hosts special guest Michael McIntyre. In the firing line are Simon Cowell, Labiaplasties, football referees and flaming terrorists.
Lee Mack hosts Sean Lock in front of a packed Hammersmith Apollo. The pair take pot shots at Riverdance, hundreds and thousands, Cockneys and starfish.
The undisputed Queen of the Jewish Princesses, Joan Rivers, hosts the unstoppable Patrick Kielty as they point the finger at bad parents, inept terrorists and binge drinking.
Dara O'Briain is the host, with special guests Stephen K Amos and Frankie Boyle. Recorded live at the world famous Hammersmith Apollo, this last show of the series hammers computer geeks, Australians, the seventies and present buying.
The BAFTA-nominated Live at the Apollo presents the best of British stand-up comedy, as Michael McIntyre introduces Rich Hall and Rhod Gilbert at the Hammersmith Apollo, London.
The cream of British stand-up comedy cuts loose at London's world-famous Hammersmith Apollo, leaving the audience breathless and cheering for more. In This episode Al Murray introduces Shappi Khorsandi and Russell Kane.
The cream of British stand-up comedy cut loose at London's world famous Hammersmith Apollo as Sean Lock introduces Jason Manford.
Ireland's king of comedy Dara O Briain hosts another evening of comedy from the Hammersmith Apollo, introducing his Celtic comedy soul brother Frankie Boyle.
The legendary Lenny Henry hosts another evening of comedy from the Hammersmith Apollo, and introduces special guests Andy Parsons and Ed Byrne.
The stand-up comedy series from London's Hammersmith Apollo concludes with Mock the Week's Russell Howard introducing Jo Brand.
Live at the Apollo's fifth series features a host of great comedy talent. The opening episode from the world famous Hammersmith Apollo features two of comedy's finest powerhouses taking to the stage. Northern funny man Jason Manford is the host, and the comedy sensation of 2009 Michael McIntyre is his special guest.
Stand-up comedy from the world-famous Hammersmith Apollo. BAFTA-nominated actor and comedian from the Valleys Rob Brydon hosts. His special guests are funny lady Sarah Millican and Ireland's Jason Byrne.
The pub landlord Al Murray hosts, before introducing special guests Chris Addison and pun-meister Tim Vine.
Welsh funnyman Rhod Gilbert hosts, with a rapturous guest appearance from Liverpudlian John Bishop.
Stand-up comedy from the Hammersmith Apollo. Irish gem Ed Byrne hosts in front of a 3,500-strong audience, with guest appearances from Adam Hills and London's own Gina Yashere.
Alistair McGowan introduces guest appearances from Scotland's young comedy prodigy Kevin Bridges and the acclaimed Reginald D Hunter.
Live at the Apollo returns to BBC One, showcasing the best of British comedy talent. 8 Out of 10 Cats star Sean Lock introduces Liverpool's finest, John Bishop, from the world-famous Hammersmith Apollo.
Lee Mack, comedian and star of BBC One sitcom Not Going Out, presents sets from American comic Rich Hall and Scotland's very own Danny Bhoy.
Mock the Week's Dara O Briain takes to the stage of London's Hammersmith Apollo to wax comically lyrical and to introduce Canadian one-liner specialist Stewart Francis and towering stand-up Greg Davies.
Stand-up comedy from the world-famous Hammersmith Apollo. Scottish comic Kevin Bridges introduces sets from Shappi Khorsandi and Jack Whitehall.
Stephen K Amos presents an evening of stand-up comedy in front of a 3,500-strong audience at the Hammersmith Apollo, with special guest appearances from the brilliant Jon Richardson and London's very own Micky Flanagan.
In the last episode of the series, our host is one of the nation's favourite funnymen, Lenny Henry. Lenny introduces truly brilliant guest appearances from Canada's King of Grouch, Mike Wilmot, and Ireland's legendary Tommy Tiernan.
Micky Flanagan introduces one of comedy's rising stars, Seann Walsh; and Irish favourite Jason Byrne.
This episode from the world famous Hammersmith Apollo features Sean Lock as host. Special guests are the inimitable Ed Byrne and the well good Lee Nelson.
Chatty Man Alan Carr introduces, in his own inimitable style, sets from the fabulous Andi Osho and the always magnificent Patrick Kielty.
Mock the Week star Andy Parsons hosts stand-up comedy from the Apollo, with special guests including the fantastic Andrew Lawrence, and one-liner king Milton Jones.
Rich Hall guest-hosts the stand-up show recorded at London's Hammersmith Apollo, inviting comedians to share their light-hearted views on modern life. Tonight he introduces routines by Mark Watson and Andrew Maxwell.
Host Sarah Millican is joined by Australian funnyman Steve Hughes and the award-winning Russell Kane.
Host Sarah Millican is joined by Australian funnyman Steve Hughes and the award-winning Russell Kane.
Stand Up for the Week star Jack Whitehall presents comedy from the Hammersmith Apollo, with Josh Widdicombe and Shappi Khorsandi.
This opening episode from the world-famous Hammersmith Apollo features the brilliant Dara O Briain as host. Dara introduces ventriloquist extraordinaire Nina Conti and the irrepressible Danny Bhoy to the stage.
Welsh comic Rhod Gilbert introduces stand-up from the world-famous Hammersmith Apollo. He is joined by Kerry Godliman, and Jon Richardson at his misanthropic best.
This episode from the world-famous Hammersmith Apollo features Glasgow's Kevin Bridges as host. Kevin introduces Apollo new girl Sara Pascoe and comedy genius Phill Jupitus to the stage.
The 'well good' Lee Nelson introduces stand-up from the world-famous Hammersmith Apollo. He introduces sets from one-liner king Stewart Francis and the magnificent Paul Chowdhry.
The fantastic Omid Djalili presents stand-up from the world-famous Hammersmith Apollo. He introduces Alabama's finest, Reginald D Hunter, and camp legend Julian Clary to the stage.
Greg Davies presents stand-up from the world-famous Hammersmith Apollo, introducing sets from Hal Cruttenden and Simon Evans.
Sarah Millican hosts an evening of stand-up at the Apollo in Hammersmith, London, treating the audience to her own brand of humour, before introducing routines by camp comic Joe Lycett and award-winning funnyman Russell Kane.
Comedian, actor and presenter Jason Manford hosts an evening of stand-up at the Apollo in Hammersmith, London, treating the audience to his own brand of humour, before introducing routines by Geordie favourite Chris Ramsey and the multi-talented Doc Brown.
Outspoken funnyman Frankie Boyle hosts an evening of stand-up at the Apollo in Hammersmith, London, treating the audience to his own brand of humour before handing over to the acerbic Simon Evans and actress/stand-up Aisling Bea.
Jon Richardson, team captain on 8 Out of 10 Cats, hosts an evening of stand-up at the Apollo in Hammersmith, west London, warming up the crowd before introducing routines by fellow comics Sara Pascoe and Nathan Caton.
Hal Cruttenden hosts an evening of stand-up at the Apollo in Hammersmith, London, warming up the audience before comedy circuit regulars Justin Moorhouse and Tom Stade take the mic.
Funnyman Danny Bhoy hosts an evening of stand-up at the Apollo in Hammersmith, London, warming up the audience before introducing routines by actor-comedian Miles Jupp and cheeky Londoner Lee Nelson (who recently made headlines when he turned up uninvited on the X Factor stage).
In the first episode, everyone’s favourite ‘Chatty Man’ Alan Carr is your host as he introduces two of comedy's biggest stars - the fabulously funny Francesca Martinez and rising comedy star Nish Kumar.
Mock the Week host Dara O Briain comperes an evening of stand-up at London's Hammersmith Apollo, treating the audience to his own brand of humour, before introducing routines by comedy circuit stars Zoe Lyons and Paul Chowdhry.
One half of The Mighty Boosh and Never Mind the Buzzcocks team captain Noel Fielding takes over the hosting reins of the long-running show as he comperes an evening of stand-up at London's Hammersmith Apollo. The comedian, actor, artist, DJ and musician treats the audience to his own peculiar brand of surreal humour, before introducing routines by two up-and-coming stars of the comedy circuit, with south Londoner Dane Baptiste and Irishman Al Porter taking to the stage at the famous venue.
Romesh Ranganathan comperes an evening of stand-up at London's Hammersmith Apollo, treating the audience to his own brand of humour before introducing routines by comedy circuit stars Jason Byrne and Stewart Francis.
Katherine Ryan comperes an evening of stand-up at London's Hammersmith Apollo, treating the audience to her own brand of humour and introducing routines by comedy circuit stars Henning Wehn and James Acaster
Russell Kane comperes an evening of stand-up at London's Hammersmith Apollo, treating the audience to his own brand of humour and introducing routines by comedy circuit stars Roisin Conaty and Nick Helm.
In the fabulously festive final episode from the legendary Hammersmith Apollo, the incredible Nina Conti is the host, introducing the brilliant Tanyalee Davis, Royal Variety Show favourite Hal Cruttenden and star of The Last Leg and Mock The Week Josh Widdicombe
The fabulously funny Sarah Millican hosts, as she introduces rising comedy star Tom Allen and US comedian Arj Barker to the stage.
This week, star of the BBC sitcom Josh, and The Last Leg, Josh Widdicombe, hosts as he introduces the brilliant Nathan Caton and Australian comic Celia Pacquola to the stage.
In this week's third episode, multi-award winning Gina Yashere hosts as she introduces surreal Australian comedian Sam Simmons and rising comedy star Ellie Taylor to the stage.
Australian comedy star and host of Channel 4's The Last Leg, Adam Hills hosts as he introduces US comic Michelle Wolf and sharp-witted Jamali Maddix to the stage.
Glaswegian comedy giant Frankie Boyle hosts and introduces young stand-up and sensation Jack Carroll and wonderful Holly Walsh to the stage.
Mischievous regular Joe Lycett hosts, and introduces the brilliant Ivo Graham and uniquely eccentric Phil Wang to the stage.
In a very special Christmas episode, the star of BBC Three's Asian Provocateur Romesh Ranganthan is the host and introduces the exceptionally talented Seann Walsh, the fabulous Kerry Godliman and surreal comedian Spencer Jones to the stage for some festive frolics.
This episode of the award-winning Live at the Apollo is hosted by the awesome Sara Pascoe as she introduces rising comedy star Larry Dean and master of the one-liner Gary Delaney to the stage.
The talented Nish Kumar is your host for this episode of the award-winning Live at the Apollo as he introduces Luisa Omielan and David O'Doherty to the famous Apollo stage.
In this episode, the hilarious Rob Beckett is your host as he introduces rising comedy stars Jen Brister and Darren Harriott to the stage.
In a special festive edition of the award-winning Live at the Apollo, the funny and fabulous Katherine Ryan is your host as she introduces Marlon Davis, Joel Dommett and John Robins to the stage.
This episode is hosted by the eccentric Henning Wehn as he introduces to the stage the delightful Lucy Porter and the hilarious Guz Khan.
This episode is hosted by the fantastic Dane Baptiste as he introduces New York-born comic Desiree Burch and Liverpool funnyman Chris McCausland to the stage.
Irish comedy star Ed Byrne hosts this episode, introducing the fantastic Angela Barnes and the wonderful Geoff Norcott to the world-famous Apollo stage.
The first episode of the series is hosted by the wonderfully witty star of BBC Two's The Mash Report Ellie Taylor, as she introduces rising comedy star Fin Taylor and the provocative Tez Ilyas to the stage.
Stand-up comedy from the Hammersmith Apollo. Dara O Briain introduces the wonderful Australian comic Felicity Ward and the sensational Mo Gilligan to the stage.
Stand-up comedy from the Hammersmith Apollo. The uproarious Gina Yashere hosts and introduces Lost Voice Guy and Ed Gamble to the stage.
Stand-up comedy from the Hammersmith Apollo. The hilarious Phil Wang introduces talented musical-comedian Rachel Parris and the charismatic Brennan Reece to the stage.
Stand-up comedy from the Hammersmith Apollo. The hysterically funny Kerry Godliman introduces the energetic Suzi Ruffell and South African comedian Loyiso Gola to the stage.
Sindhu Vee, Jamali Maddix and Fern Brady perform.
This episode is hosted by the inimitable Tom Allen, who introduces the fantastic Rosie Jones and the wonderful Kae Kurd to the world-famous Apollo stage.
This episode of the award winning Live at the Apollo is hosted by the awesome Sindhu Vee as she introduces rising comedy star Alex Edelman and the fantastic Lou Sanders to the stage.
Man Like Mobeen star Guz Khan hosts the stand-up showcase recorded before a packed house at London's Hammersmith Apollo. On the bill are Kiri Pritchard-McLean and Rhys James.
The magnificent Darren Harriott introduces Jessica Fostekew and Stephen Bailey to the famous Apollo stage.
This episode is hosted by the brilliant Ardal O’Hanlon, as he introduces to the stage the amazing Mawaan Rizwan and the hilarious Sara Barron.
In this episode, the hilarious Desiree Burch introduces stand-up stars Paul McCaffrey and Jonny Pelham to the stage.
The fabulous Sara Pascoe hosts some Yuletide fun and frolics and introduces Chris McCausland and Flo and Joan to the stage.
A celebration of disabled stand-up comedians at the BBC. A special compilation show of great stand up, taken from over 15 series, showcasing all the funniest bits from the disabled stars who have appeared on Live at the Apollo. Featuring Adam Hills, Rosie Jones, Lost Voice Guy, Francesca Martinez, Chris McCausland, Jack Carroll and Tanyalee Davis all performing on the world famous Apollo stage.
Liverpudlian comedian Chris McCausland hosts the first episode of the series, welcoming comedians Sophie Duker and Emmanuel Sonubi to the stage.
The hilarious Loyiso Gola introduces comedians Scott Bennett and Helen Bauer to the stage.
The magnificent Zoe Lyons introduces comedians Ria Lina and Tom Ward to the stage.
The inimitable Larry Dean introduces comedians Harriet Kemsley and Slim to the stage.
Angela Barnes hosts, introducing comedians Sarah Keyworth and Tim Renkow to the stage.
The magnificent Jen Brister introduces comedians Esther Manito and Adam Rowe to the stage.
The fabulous Jason Manford is your host for a special festive edition of the show as he introduces comedians Maisie Adam and Nabil Abdulrashid to the stage.
In this special festive edition of the award-winning Live At The Apollo, the fabulous Rosie Jones is your host as she introduces Eshaan Akbar and Cally Beaton to the Stage.
The brilliant Ed Gamble introduces comedians Tom Davis and Judi Love to the stage.
The magnificent Kae Kurd introduces comedians Laura Smyth and Liam Farrelly to the stage.
The inimitable Kiri Pritchard-McLean introduces comedians Catherine Bohart and Babatunde Aléshé to the stage.
The hilarious Geoff Norcott introduces comedians Michelle De Swarte and Sean McLoughlin to the stage.
Presented by the magnificent Suzi Ruffell, who welcomes comedians Alfie Brown and Sikisa Bostwick-Barnes to the stage.
Tez Ilyas introduces comedians Spring Day and Ignacio Lopez to the stage.
The brilliant Nabil Abdulrashid introduces Jake Lambert and Rachel Fairburn to the stage.
Ria Lina introduces comedians Lucy Beaumont and Josh Pugh to the stage.
The magnificent Lou Sanders introduces comedians Celya AB and Neil Delamere to the stage.
Maisie Adam introduces comedians Michael Odewale and Susie McCabe to the stage.
Emmanuel Sonubi welcomes Troy Hawke and Olga Koch to the stage.
The inimitable Stephen Bailey welcomes comedians Lara Ricote and Glenn Moore to the stage.
A special festive edition hosted by the fabulous Tom Allen, who introduces Thanyia Moore and Lloyd Griffith to the stage.
Judi Love introduces comedians Dan Tiernan and John Kearns to perform their comedy stand-up routines on London's Hammersmith Apollo stage.
The inimitable Joel Dommett introduces Fatiha El-Ghorri and Jamie MacDonald to the stage.
The hilarious Paul Chowdhry introduces comedians Ania Magliano and Ian Smith to the stage.
Sara Pascoe hosts, with sets from Amy Gledhill and Eddie Kadi.
Babatunde Aléshé hosts, with sets from Chloe Petts and Lindsey Santoro.
Iain Stirling hosts, with sets from Harriet Dyer and Maria Shehata.
Tim Renkow hosts, with sets from Janine Harouni and Stuart Goldsmith.
Michael McIntyre, Al Murray, Dara O Briain, Lenny Henry, Sean Lock, Russell Howard and all their guests from the 2008 series of Live at the Apollo feature in a bumper one-hour special, revisiting the cream of Britain's stand-up comedy fraternity as they perform at the legendary Hammersmith Apollo.
Celebrating the women who have appeared on the Apollo stage, featuring Sara Pascoe, Sarah Millican, Katherine Ryan, Roisin Conaty and many more.
A further selection of highlights from the greatest female comedians to have appeared on Live At The Apollo.
Sarah Millican presents her husband, award-winning gagsmith Gary Delaney; Laura Lexx and Ahir Shah.
Celebration of LGBT+ stand up comedy at the BBC, taken from over 14 series. This episode features sets from Fern Brady, Desiree Burch, Alan Carr, Larry Dean, Eddie Izzard, Joe Lycett and Zoe Lyons.
A celebration of LGBT+ stand up comedy at the BBC, taken from over 14 series showcasing all the funniest bits from the LGBT+ stars who have appeared on Live at the Apollo. This episode feature sets from Tom Allen, Stephen K Amos, Jen Brister, Al Porter, Julian Clary, Suzi Ruffell and Gina Yashere.
Featuring classic routines about relationships from John Bishop, Sarah Millican, Phil Wang, Ellie Taylor, Ed Byrne and more.
This episode features classic routines about sex from Rob Brydon, Sara Pascoe, Dara O Briain, Lou Sanders, Rich Hall, Rosie Jones, Dane Baptiste and more.
Classic routines about kids from Micky Flanagan, Sindhu Vee, Sean Lock, Jess Fostekew, Guz Khan and more.
Classic routines about transport from Michael McIntyre, Gina Yashere, Lenny Henry, Rachel Parris, Chris McCausland, Jason Manford and more.
Classic routines on shopping from Michael McIntyre, Kerry Godliman, Kevin Bridges, Sarah Millican, Rhod Gilbert, Kae Kurd and more.
Classic routines about 'celebrity' from Sean Lock, Katherine Ryan, Mawaan Rizwan, Holly Walsh, Andy Parsons, Lost Voice Guy and more.
In this 60-minute special, we celebrate 16 years of Britain’s greatest stand-up show, Live at the Apollo. A host of stand-up stars descend on the stalls of the Hammersmith Apollo to reminisce and reveal their own secrets of the iconic theatre. Through these unique insights, we find out what it’s like on the night for the acts, how they cope with the nerves, how they choose their material, and even how they decide what to wear. Secrets of the Apollo combines brand new interviews with classic archive material from the BBC’s comedy crown jewel itself.
