The BEST episodes of Live at the Apollo season 8

Every episode of Live at the Apollo season 8, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of Live at the Apollo season 8!

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: 1/2/2026Network: BBC TwoStatus: Continuing
Dara Ó Briain, Nina Conti, Danny Bhoy
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7.86
14 votes

#1 - Dara Ó Briain, Nina Conti, Danny Bhoy

Season 8 - Episode 1 - Aired 11/17/2012

This opening episode from the world-famous Hammersmith Apollo features the brilliant Dara Ó Briain as host. Dara introduces ventriloquist extraordinaire Nina Conti and the irrepressible Danny Bhoy to the stage.

Directors: Paul Wheeler
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Greg Davies, Hal Cruttenden, Simon Evans
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7.55
11 votes

#2 - Greg Davies, Hal Cruttenden, Simon Evans

Season 8 - Episode 6 - Aired 1/4/2013

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

Rhod Gilbert, Kerry Godliman, Jon Richardson
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7.29
14 votes

#3 - Rhod Gilbert, Kerry Godliman, Jon Richardson

Season 8 - Episode 2 - Aired 11/24/2012

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.

Directors: Paul Wheeler
Lee Nelson, Stewart Francis, Paul Chowdhry
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7.20
10 votes

#4 - Lee Nelson, Stewart Francis, Paul Chowdhry

Season 8 - Episode 4 - Aired 12/14/2012

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.

Directors: Paul Wheeler
Omid Djalili, Julian Clary, Reginald D. Hunter
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7.08
12 votes

#5 - Omid Djalili, Julian Clary, Reginald D. Hunter

Season 8 - Episode 5 - Aired 12/21/2012

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.

Kevin Bridges, Phill Jupitus, Sara Pascoe
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6.92
12 votes

#6 - Kevin Bridges, Phill Jupitus, Sara Pascoe

Season 8 - Episode 3 - Aired 12/1/2012

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.

Directors: Paul Wheeler