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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.

Rich Hall, Mark Watson, Andrew Maxwell

Host Sarah Millican is joined by Australian funnyman Steve Hughes and the award-winning Russell Kane.

Sarah Millican, Steve Hughes, Russell Kane

Jason Manford, Tom Stade, Jimeoin

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.

Dara O'Briain, Stephen K. Amos & Frankie Boyle

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 & Dara O'Briain

Jack Dee performs live at the Apollo in Hammersmith, joined by Omid Djalili and a celebrity-packed audience.

Jack Dee & Omid Djalili

Comedian Jo Brand hosts special guest Michael McIntyre. In the firing line are Simon Cowell, Labiaplasties, football referees and flaming terrorists.

Jo Brand & Michael McIntyre

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.

Jack Dee, Marcus Brigstocke & Rich Hall

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.

Al Murray, Shappi Khorsandi, Russell Kane

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

Christmas Special: Nina Conti, Tanyalee Davis, Hal Cruttenden, Josh Widdicombe

Jack Dee performs live at the Apollo in Hammersmith, joined by Ross Noble and a celebrity-packed audience.

Jack Dee & Ross Noble

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 Dee & Lee Mack

The cream of British stand-up comedy cut loose at London's world famous Hammersmith Apollo as Sean Lock introduces Jason Manford.

Sean Lock, Jason Manford

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.

Lee Mack & Sean Lock

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.

Jimmy Carr & Alan Carr

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.

Michael McIntyre, Rich Hall, Rhod Gilbert

The stand-up comedy series from London's Hammersmith Apollo concludes with Mock the Week's Russell Howard introducing Jo Brand.

Russell Howard, Jo Brand

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.

Andy Parsons, Andrew Lawrence, Milton Jones

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.

Lee Mack, Rich Hall, Danny Bhoy

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.

Phil Wang, Rachel Parris, Brennan Reece

Jack Dee performs live at the Apollo in Hammersmith, joined by Ardal O'Hanlon and a celebrity-packed audience.

Jack Dee & Ardal O'Hanlon

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.

Joan Rivers & Patrick Kielty

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.

Ellie Taylor, Fin Taylor, Tez Ilyas

The inimitable Larry Dean introduces comedians Harriet Kemsley and Slim to the stage.

Episode 4

Liverpudlian comedian Chris McCausland hosts the first episode of the series, welcoming comedians Sophie Duker and Emmanuel Sonubi to the stage.

Episode 1

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.

Sean Lock and John Bishop

This episode is hosted by the eccentric Henning Wehn as he introduces to the stage the delightful Lucy Porter and the hilarious Guz Khan.

Henning Wehn, Lucy Porter, Guz Khan

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.

Dara O Briain, Felicity Ward, Mo Gilligan

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.

Dara O Briain, Frankie Boyle

Sean Lock, Romesh Ranganathan, Marcus Brigstocke

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.

Dara O Briain, Zoe Lyons, Paul Chowdhry

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.

Suzi Ruffell, Kerry Godliman, Loyiso Gola

The magnificent Jen Brister introduces comedians Esther Manito and Adam Rowe to the stage.

Episode 6

Jack Dee performs live at the Apollo in Hammersmith, joined by Jo Brand and a celebrity-packed audience.

Jack Dee & Jo Brand

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.

Jack Dee & Keith Barret

The legendary Lenny Henry hosts another evening of comedy from the Hammersmith Apollo, and introduces special guests Andy Parsons and Ed Byrne.

Lenny Henry, Andy Parsons, Ed Byrne

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.

Jack Dee, Jason Manford & Russell Howard

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.

Dara O'Briain, Stewart Francis, Greg Davies

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.

Romesh Ranganathan, Jason Byrne, Stewart Francis

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.

Ardal O’Hanlon, Mawaan Rizwan, Sara Barron

The hilarious Loyiso Gola introduces comedians Scott Bennett and Helen Bauer to the stage.

Loyiso Gola, Scott Bennett, Helen Bauer

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

Katherine Ryan, Henning Wehn, James Acaster

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.

Jason Manford, Michael McIntyre

Stand-up comedy from the world-famous Hammersmith Apollo. Scottish comic Kevin Bridges introduces sets from Shappi Khorsandi and Jack Whitehall.

Kevin Bridges, Shappi Khorsandi, Jack Whitehall

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.

Lenny Henry, Mike Wilmot, Tommy Tiernan

Micky Flanagan introduces one of comedy's rising stars, Seann Walsh; and Irish favourite Jason Byrne.

Micky Flanagan, Seann Walsh, Jason Byrne

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.

Lee Nelson, Stewart Francis and Paul Chowdhry

Adam Hills, Andi Osho, Terry Alderton

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.

Guz Khan, Kiri Pritchard-McLean, Rhys James

Jack Dee presents a series from the Apollo theatre in London, with performances from some of his favourite comedy stars. Jack takes to the stage and lays into nursery schools, homework for kids, dentists, Antiques Roadshow and safari ballooning.

Jack Dee

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.

Frankie Boyle, Simon Evans and Aisling Bea

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.

Rob Brydon, Sarah Millican and Jason Byrne

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.

Stephen K Amos, Jon Richardson, Micky Flanagan

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.

Nish Kumar, Luisa Omielan, David O'Doherty

Angela Barnes hosts, introducing comedians Sarah Keyworth and Tim Renkow to the stage.

Episode 5

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.

Rhod Gilbert, Kerry Godliman and Jon Richardson

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).

Danny Bhoy, Miles Jupp and Lee Nelson

In this episode, the hilarious Desiree Burch introduces stand-up stars Paul McCaffrey and Jonny Pelham to the stage.

Desiree Burch, Paul McCaffrey, Jonny Pelham

Greg Davies presents stand-up from the world-famous Hammersmith Apollo, introducing sets from Hal Cruttenden and Simon Evans.

Greg Davies, Hal Cruttenden and Simon Evans

In this special festive edition, the fabulous Rosie Jones introduces Eshaan Akbar and Cally Beaton to the stage.

Rosie Jones, Eshaan Akbar & Cally Beaton (Xmas Special 2022)

Stand Up for the Week star Jack Whitehall presents comedy from the Hammersmith Apollo, with Josh Widdicombe and Shappi Khorsandi.

Jack Whitehall, Josh Widdicombe, Shappi Khorsandi

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.

Sara Pascoe, Larry Dean, Gary Delaney

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.

Dara O'Briain, Nina Conti and Danny Bhoy

Stand-up comedy from the Hammersmith Apollo. The uproarious Gina Yashere hosts and introduces Lost Voice Guy and Ed Gamble to the stage.

Gina Yashere, Lost Voice Guy, Ed Gamble

Jack Whitehall, Katherine Ryan, Rich Hall

Nina Conti, Rob Beckett, Jimeoin

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.

Russell Kane, Roisin Conaty, Nick Helm

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.

Sindhu Vee, Alex Edelman, Lou Sanders

Alistair McGowan introduces guest appearances from Scotland's young comedy prodigy Kevin Bridges and the acclaimed Reginald D Hunter.

Alistair McGowan, Kevin Bridges and Reginald D Hunter

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.

Hal Cruttenden, Justin Moorhouse and Tom Stade

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.

Tom Allen, Rosie Jones, Kae Kurd

The pub landlord Al Murray hosts, before introducing special guests Chris Addison and pun-meister Tim Vine.

Al Murray, Chris Addison and Tim Vine

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.

Ed Byrne, Adam Hills and Gina Yashere

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.

Jon Richardson, Sara Pascoe and Nathan Caton

Jack Dee performs live at the Apollo in Hammersmith, joined by Joan Rivers and an audience packed with celebrities.

Jack Dee & Joan Rivers

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.

Jack Dee & Julian Clary

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.

Omid Djalili, Julian Clary and Reginald D. Hunter

Romesh Ranganathan hosts this festive special, with guests Kerry Godliman, Seann Walsh and Spencer Jones.

Christmas Special: Romesh Ranganathan, Kerry Godliman, Seann Walsh, Spencer Jones

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.

Sarah Millican, Joe Lycett and Russell Kane

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.

Kevin Bridges, Phill Jupitus, Sara Pascoe

Jack Dee performs a full set live at the Apollo in Hammersmith, to an audience packed with celebrities.

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.

Best of Series 4

Welsh funnyman Rhod Gilbert hosts, with a rapturous guest appearance from Liverpudlian John Bishop.

Rhod Gilbert and John Bishop

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.

Sean Lock, Ed Byrne, Lee Nelson

Chatty Man Alan Carr introduces, in his own inimitable style, sets from the fabulous Andi Osho and the always magnificent Patrick Kielty.

Alan Carr, Andi Osho, Patrick Kielty

Eddie Izzard, Trevor Noah, Josh Widdicombe

Jack Dee, Seann Walsh, Milton Jones

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.

Jason Manford, Chris Ramsey and Doc Brown

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.

Alan Carr, Francesca Martinez, Nish Kumar

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.

Noel Fielding, Dane Baptiste, Al Porter

The fabulously funny Sarah Millican hosts, as she introduces rising comedy star Tom Allen and US comedian Arj Barker to the stage.

Sarah Millican, Tom Allen, Arj Barker

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.

Josh Widdicombe, Celia Pacquola, Nathan Caton

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.

Gina Yashere, Ellie Taylor, Sam Simmons

Adam Hills hosts with guests Jamali Maddox and Michelle Wolf.

Adam Hills, Jamali Maddox, Michelle Wolf

In the fifth episode, Glaswegian comedy giant Frankie Boyle is your host as he introduces young stand-up sensation Jack Carroll and the wonderful Holly Walsh to the stage.

Frankie Boyle, Jack Carroll, Holly Walsh

Joe Lycett hosts with guests Ivo Graham and Phil Wang.

Joe Lycett, Ivo Graham, Phil Wang

In this episode, the hilarious Rob Beckett is your host as he introduces rising comedy stars Jen Brister and Darren Harriott to the stage.

Rob Beckett, Jen Brister, Darren Harriott

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.

Dane Baptiste, Desiree Burch, Chris McCausland

Irish comedy star Ed Byrne hosts this episode, introducing the fantastic Angela Barnes and the wonderful Geoff Norcott to the world-famous Apollo stage.

Ed  Byrne, Angela Barnes, Geoff Norcott

Stand-up comedy from the Hammersmith Apollo. The funny and fabulous Katherine Ryan introduces Marlon Davis, Joel Dommett and John Robins to the stage.

Christmas Special: Katherine Ryan introduces Marlon Davis, Joel Dommett, John Robins

A British stand-up comedy programme performed from the Hammersmith Apollo Theatre in west London.

All Episodes of Live at the Apollo

Season 1

Jack Dee & Omid Djalili

Season 1 Episode 5 - Aired 10/4/2004

Jack Dee & Ross Noble

Season 1 Episode 4 - Aired 9/27/2004

Jack Dee & Ardal O'Hanlon

Season 1 Episode 2 - Aired 9/13/2004

Jack Dee & Jo Brand

Season 1 Episode 3 - Aired 9/20/2004

Jack Dee & Joan Rivers

Season 1 Episode 1 - Aired 9/6/2004

Jack Dee

Season 1 Episode 6 - Aired 10/11/2004