Live at the Apollo

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.

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.

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.

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.

The fabulous Sara Pascoe hosts some Yuletide fun and frolics and introduces Chris McCausland and Flo and Joan to the stage.

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.

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.

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.

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.