The BEST episodes of Live at the Apollo season 5

Every episode of Live at the Apollo season 5, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of Live at the Apollo season 5!

At the forefront of its genre, the roll-call of stand-ups who have performed in front of the famous Live At The Apollo lights plays out like a who's who of comedic royalty. Each episode sees a national (and sometimes international) stand-up both compering and performing, before introducing two of the best established and up-coming stand-ups to the stage.

Last Updated: 4/20/2024Network: BBC TwoStatus: Continuing
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Rob Brydon, Sarah Millican and Jason Byrne
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7.92
65 votes

#1 - Rob Brydon, Sarah Millican and Jason Byrne

Season 5 - Episode 2 - Aired 12/12/2009

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.

Directors: Paul Wheeler
Alistair McGowan, Kevin Bridges and Reginald D Hunter
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7.50
4 votes

#2 - Alistair McGowan, Kevin Bridges and Reginald D Hunter

Season 5 - Episode 6 - Aired 1/1/2010

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

Directors: Paul Wheeler
Ed Byrne, Adam Hills and Gina Yashere
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7.38
8 votes

#3 - Ed Byrne, Adam Hills and Gina Yashere

Season 5 - Episode 5 - Aired 12/24/2009

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.

Directors: Paul Wheeler
Rhod Gilbert and John Bishop
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7.08
38 votes

#4 - Rhod Gilbert and John Bishop

Season 5 - Episode 4 - Aired 12/21/2009

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

Directors: Paul Wheeler
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Al Murray, Chris Addison and Tim Vine
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7.03
34 votes

#5 - Al Murray, Chris Addison and Tim Vine

Season 5 - Episode 3 - Aired 12/18/2009

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

Directors: Paul Wheeler
Jason Manford, Michael McIntyre
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5.61
36 votes

#6 - Jason Manford, Michael McIntyre

Season 5 - Episode 1 - Aired 12/5/2009

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.

Directors: Paul Wheeler