Funny Festival Live

Synopsis

Liven up lockdown with some much-needed laughs. Stand-up legends including Jo Brand, Nabil Abdulrashid and Sara Pascoe introduce the best new comedy talent.

First Air Date: 2021-03-07

Last Air Date: 2021-03-11

Number of Seasons: 1

Number of Episodes: 5

Networks: BBC Two

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Top Cast

Jason Manford as Self
Toussaint Douglass as Self
Michael Stranney as Self
Jayde Adams as Self
Sara Pascoe as Self
Joanne McNally as Self
Thanyia Moore as Self
Rosie Jones as Self
Kiri Pritchard-McLean as Self
Jessica Fostekew as Self

Seasons

Series 1 (2021)

No overview available for this season.

Episodes:

Ep. 1: Episode 1 (2021-03-07)

Jason Manford kicks off this live stand-up series by welcoming Judi Love, Toussaint Douglass, Michael Stranney and Jayde Adams to the stage to share their highs and lows of lockdown.
Ep. 2: Episode 2 (2021-03-08)

Sara Pascoe welcomes an all-female line-up to the stage in celebration of International Women's Day. Joining her on the stage are top comics Joanne McNally, Thanyia Moore and Rosie Jones.
Ep. 3: Episode 3 (2021-03-09)

Kiri Pritchard-McLean is joined by Jessica Fostekew, Chris McCausland and Dane Baptiste, as they take to the stage at a Covid-secure comedy club for the third instalment of Funny Festival Live.
Ep. 4: Episode 4 (2021-03-10)

Jo Brand leads the comedy tonight on Funny Festival Live from South London. Joining her on stage are stand-up comedians Rachel Fairburn and Darren Harriott, and sketch group Britney in their TV debut.
Ep. 5: Episode 5 (2021-03-11)

Nabil Abdul Rashid is at the helm with three extraordinary comics bringing their cutting-edge material. With Tim Renkow, Catherine Bohart and Zoe Lyons.