About this season
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.
Episodes (5)
1. Episode 1
Aired 7 March 2021 • 44 min
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.
2. Episode 2
Aired 8 March 2021 • 44 min
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.
3. Episode 3
Aired 9 March 2021 • 44 min
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.
4. Episode 4
Aired 10 March 2021 • 44 min
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.
5. Episode 5
Aired 11 March 2021 • 44 min
Nabil Abdul Rashid is at the helm with three extraordinary comics bringing their cutting-edge material. With Tim Renkow, Catherine Bohart and Zoe Lyons.