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The Edinburgh Comedy Awards Gala 2026

Comedy fans can catch the nominees for The Edinburgh Comedy Awards in this showcase hosted by 2024 Best Show nominee Catherine Bohart.

The prestigious Awards turns 46 this year and as always is recognising a Best Newcomer and a Best Show. In this gala, hosted by 2024 Best Show nominee Catherine Bohart, we'll hear from the nominees to give listeners around the UK the chance to hear what's hot at the Fringe this year. The Gala will be recorded at The Grand in the Pleasance Courtyard, one of the Edinburgh Fringe’s iconic comedy venues.

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Next Saturday 23:00
BBC Radio 4

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