The WORST episodes of Live at the Apollo

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

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: 4/18/2025Network: BBC TwoStatus: Continuing

Frankie Boyle, Jack Carroll, Holly Walsh

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#1 - Frankie Boyle, Jack Carroll, Holly Walsh

Season 12 - Episode 5 - Aired 12/6/2016

Glaswegian comedy giant Frankie Boyle hosts and introduces young stand-up and sensation Jack Carroll and wonderful Holly Walsh to the stage.

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#2 - Guz Khan, Kiri Pritchard-McLean, Rhys James

Season 15 - Episode 3 - Aired 11/19/2019

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.

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#3 - Sindhu Vee, Alex Edelman, Lou Sanders

Season 15 - Episode 2 - Aired 11/12/2019

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.

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#4 - Tom Allen, Rosie Jones, Kae Kurd

Season 15 - Episode 1 - Aired 11/5/2019

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.

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#5 - Suzi Ruffell, Kerry Godliman, Loyiso Gola

Season 14 - Episode 5 - Aired 12/13/2018

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.

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#6 - Sindhu Vee, Jamali Maddix, Fern Brady

Season 14 - Episode 6 - Aired 12/20/2018

Sindhu Vee, Jamali Maddix and Fern Brady perform.

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#7 - Phil Wang, Rachel Parris, Brennan Reece

Season 14 - Episode 4 - Aired 12/6/2018

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.

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#8 - Gina Yashere, Lost Voice Guy, Ed Gamble

Season 14 - Episode 3 - Aired 11/29/2018

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

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#9 - Dara O Briain, Felicity Ward, Mo Gilligan

Season 14 - Episode 2 - Aired 11/22/2018

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.

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#10 - Ellie Taylor, Fin Taylor, Tez Ilyas

Season 14 - Episode 1 - Aired 11/15/2018

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.

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#11 - Ed Byrne, Angela Barnes, Geoff Norcott

Season 13 - Episode 6 - Aired 1/11/2018

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

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Dane Baptiste, Desiree Burch, Chris McCausland

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#12 - Dane Baptiste, Desiree Burch, Chris McCausland

Season 13 - Episode 5 - Aired 1/4/2018

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.

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#13 - Henning Wehn, Lucy Porter, Guz Khan

Season 13 - Episode 4 - Aired 12/31/2017

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

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Rob Beckett, Jen Brister, Darren Harriott

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#14 - Rob Beckett, Jen Brister, Darren Harriott

Season 13 - Episode 3 - Aired 12/14/2017

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

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Nish Kumar, Luisa Omielan, David O'Doherty

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#15 - Nish Kumar, Luisa Omielan, David O'Doherty

Season 13 - Episode 2 - Aired 12/7/2017

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.

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#16 - Darren Harriott, Jessica Fostekew, Stephen Bailey

Season 15 - Episode 4 - Aired 11/26/2019

The magnificent Darren Harriott introduces Jessica Fostekew and Stephen Bailey to the famous Apollo stage.

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#17 - Gina Yashere, Ellie Taylor, Sam Simmons

Season 12 - Episode 3 - Aired 11/22/2016

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.

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Adam Hills, Jamali Maddix, Michelle Wolf

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#18 - Adam Hills, Jamali Maddix, Michelle Wolf

Season 12 - Episode 4 - Aired 11/29/2016

Australian comedy star and host of Channel 4's The Last Leg, Adam Hills hosts as he introduces US comic Michelle Wolf and sharp-witted Jamali Maddix to the stage.

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Josh Widdicombe, Celia Pacquola, Nathan Caton

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#19 - Josh Widdicombe, Celia Pacquola, Nathan Caton

Season 12 - Episode 2 - Aired 11/15/2016

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.

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#20 - Joe Lycett, Ivo Graham, Phil Wang

Season 12 - Episode 6 - Aired 12/13/2016

Mischievous regular Joe Lycett hosts, and introduces the brilliant Ivo Graham and uniquely eccentric Phil Wang to the stage.

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#21 - Sarah Millican, Tom Allen, Arj Barker

Season 12 - Episode 1 - Aired 11/8/2016

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

Directors: Paul Wheeler

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

Season 11 - Episode 7 - Aired 12/20/2015

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

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#23 - Russell Kane, Roisin Conaty, Nick Helm

Season 11 - Episode 6 - Aired 12/14/2015

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.

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#24 - Katherine Ryan, Henning Wehn, James Acaster

Season 11 - Episode 5 - Aired 12/7/2015

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

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#25 - Romesh Ranganathan, Jason Byrne, Stewart Francis

Season 11 - Episode 4 - Aired 11/30/2015

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.

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