Episodes
| Series | Episode | First Broadcast | Repeated | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | 01 | 20111021 | 20130216 (BBC7) 20160428 (BBC7) | 1/6 We're back at The Stand comedy club for more jokes, stories and revelations from some of the world's best comedians. Hardeep Singh Kohli takes to The Stand's tiny stage to introduce a selection of the world's greatest comedians. This week Hannibal Buress, one of the staff writers for 30 Rock and Saturday Night Live talks to us about his eating habits, airport security and his Scottish visitors. American A-Lister Margaret Cho talks about working with Bill Hicks, her Korean heritage and the pressure of being Woody Allen's favourite stand up comedian and we get some great gags from Scottish favourite and Radio Scotland regular Des Clarke. Hardeep Singh Kohli presents stand-up from Scotland. With Margaret Cho. |
| 01 | 02 | 20111028 | 20130216 (BBC7) 20160505 (BBC7) | 2/6 Hardeep Singh Kohli takes to The Stand's tiny stage to introduce a selection of jokes, stories and revelations from some of the world's best comedians. First up James Dowdeswell delivers quick fire jokes and observations. Francesca Martinez, star of Grange Hill and Ricky Gervais's Extras tells us some cracking gags and chats to Hardeep backstage. Finally, Lee Camp combines political rants with one liners, he describes himself as 'Yet Another American Mistake', we don't think so, judge for yourselves. The programme was recorded late at night in a comedy club, so inevitably it contains adult themes and the occasional naughty word. Hardeep Singh Kohli with stand-up from James Dowdeswell, Francesca Martinez and Lee Camp. |
| 01 | 03 | 20111104 | 20130223 (BBC7) 20160512 (BBC7) | 3/6 Hardeep Singh Kohli takes to The Stand's tiny stage to introduce a selection of jokes, stories and revelations from some of the world's best comedians. First up it's the brilliant Carl Donnelly, talking about his dance moves and problems with cars, Jo Caulfield tells us about her move to Edinburgh and Lee Camp combines political ranting with some killer one liners. The programme was recorded late at night in a comedy club, so inevitably it contains adult themes and the occasional naughty word. Hardeep Singh Kohli presents stand-ups Carl Donnelly, Jo Caulfield and Lee Camp. |
| 01 | 04 | 20111111 | 20130223 (BBC7) 20160519 (BBC7) | Hardeep Singh Kohli introduces stand-ups Jarlath Regan, Dana Alexander and Lloyd Langford. |
| 01 | 05 | 20111125 | 20130302 (BBC7) 20160526 (BBC7) | 5/6 First on stage in this episode is an international comedian, enjoying huge success in the USA. Matt Kirshen realises that there's some truth in Santa's stories and demystifies cowboys in a way you wont expect. Boothby Graffoe has had a very loyal following over the years and with a spectacular fast paced musical performance from him you will soon be a fan too. Keeping the Scottish side of comedy up for this episode is the instantly loveable John Gillick, who has crafted his material over a number of years around the UK, making him one of Scotland's best joke slingers. Hardeep Singh Kohli hosts more stand-up comedy treats. With Matt Kirshen and John Gilick. |
| 01 | 06 LAST | 20111202 | 20130302 (BBC7) 20160602 (BBC7) | 6/6 This week we hear a very familiar voice in a very familiar setting, it's Scotland's number one stand up comedian Fred MacAulay - that man simply has funny bones. Hardeep chats with Sarah Millican about her 'catastrophic' career, there's a bit of stand up from the amazing Neil Delamere and some jokes about wonky teeth and texting from Ireland's titter merchant Colm O'Regan. Hardeep Singh Kohli hosts more comedy. With Fred Macaulay, Neil Delamere, Sarah Millican. |
| 02 | 01 | 20120914 | 20130316 (BBC7) 20170812 (BBC7) | 1/6 The Stand captures the entire comedy experience, there's backstage revelations, jokes, anecdotes and lots and lots of laughter. In this episode, LA resident and genuine Hollywood star, Greg Proops talks of his impressions of Glasgow, Zoe Lyons recounts family holidays in Scotland and there are some good old-fashioned jokes from Stuart Mitchell and Jim Park. Hardeep Singh Kohli hosts stand-up comedy. With Stuart Mitchell, Zoe Lyons and Greg Proops |
| 02 | 02 | 20120921 | 20130316 (BBC7) 20170819 (BBC7) | 2/6 Join Hardeep Singh Kohli for some hilarious stand up comedy from a selection of the best comedians working in the world right now. Hardeep At The Stand captures the entire comedy experience, there's backstage revelations, jokes, anecdotes and lots and lots of laughter. In this episode, Martin Mor electrifies the venue with his high energy presence, Bob Mills demonstrates the gentle art of stand up to perfection and there's some good old fashioned jokes from Chris Grady and Jo Jo Sutherland. Hardeep Singh Kohli hosts stand-up comedy. With Martin Mor, Jo Jo Sutherland and Bob Mills |
| 02 | 03 | 20120928 | 20130323 (BBC7) 20170826 (BBC7) | Hardeep Singh Kohli hosts more stand-up with Pearce James, Eleanor Morton and John Moloney |
| 02 | 04 | 20121005 | 20130323 (BBC7) 20170902 (BBC7) | Hardeep Singh Kohli hosts stand-up with Elaine Malcolmson, Vladimir McTavish, Keith Farnan |
| 02 | 05 | 20121012 | 20130330 (BBC7) 20170909 (BBC7) | Stand-up fun featuring David Kay, Kera Murphy, Graeme Thomas and Terry Alderton. |
| 02 | 06 LAST | 20121019 | 20130330 (BBC7) 20170916 (BBC7) | Comedy and chat featuring Teddy, Tiffany Stephenson, Matt Winning and Gareth Waugh. |
| 03 | 01 | 20130222 | 20150704 (BBC7) | Join Hardeep Singh Kohli for some hilarious stand-up comedy from a selection of the best comedians working in the world right now. Hardeep at The Stand captures the entire comedy experience, there's backstage revelations, jokes, anecdotes and lots and lots of laughter. In this episode, Australian funny woman Sarah Kendall talks about aeroplane travel with a baby, Tanyalee Davis shares her experiences of being three foot six inches tall and Damien Crow shares his thoughts on being a Goth! Hardeep Singh Kohli with top stand-up from Sarah Kendall, Tanyalee Davis and Damien Crow. |
| 03 | 02 | 20130301 | 20150711 (BBC7) | Join Hardeep Singh Kohli for some hilarious stand-up comedy from a selection of the best comedians working in the world right now. Hardeep at The Stand captures the entire comedy experience, there's backstage revelations, jokes, anecdotes and lots and lots of laughter. In this episode, Jo Caulfield shares her thoughts on moving to Scotland, Steve Gribbin sings a song about Scotland and England's tumultuous relationship, and Mary Bourke tells us what she really thinks about new mums. Join Hardeep Singh Kohli for top comedy from Jo Caulfield, Steve Gribbin and Mary Bourke. |
| 03 | 03 | 20130308 | 20150718 (BBC7) | Join Hardeep Singh Kohli for some hilarious stand up comedy from a selection of the best comedians working in the world right now. Hardeep At The Stand captures the entire comedy experience, there's backstage revelations, jokes, anecdotes and lots and lots of laughter. Three of the biggest names in UK comedy grace the stage for this episode and an exciting newcomer: Lucy Porter, Brendon Burns, Patrick Monahan and Hari Sriskantha. Featuring top comedy from Lucy Porter, Brendon Burns, Patrick Monahan and Hari Sriskantha. |
| 03 | 04 | 20130315 | 20150725 (BBC7) | Join Hardeep Singh Kohli for some hilarious stand up comedy from a selection of the best comedians working in the world right now. Hardeep At The Stand captures the entire comedy experience, there's backstage revelations, jokes, anecdotes and lots and lots of laughter. The masterful Paul Foot delights the crowd and squeezes into a mop cupboard for a chat with Hardeep, Benny Boot knocks out some one liners and Canadian Dana Alexander tells us how she's finding living in the UK. Featuring top stand-up comedy from Paul Foot, Benny Boot and Dana Alexander. |
| 03 | 05 | 20130322 | 20150801 (BBC7) | We're back at The Stand comedy club for more jokes, stories and revelations from some of the world's best comedians. Hardeep Singh Kohli takes to The Stand's tiny stage to introduce a selection of the world's greatest comedians. Phil Nichol returns to Hardeep at the Stand and remains at the cutting edge of comedy. His rants combine the wonderfully written comedy he is best known for with his increased interest and success in acting. Backstage, Phil reveals his expectations for his own future in comedy. Keeping the pace up is Geordie Gavin Webster who goes from school age to old age in four minutes, hitting the most significant event of the 20th century on the way and we have a deeper look into the world of the rising superstars. Four comedians from Red Raw at the Stand in Glasgow's West show that there's a bright future in homegrown comedy; featuring Adam Mitchell, Gary Henderson, Rab Brown and Steph E Graph. Hardeep Singh Kohli hosts more stand-up comedy from Edinburgh. |
| 03 | 06 LAST | 20130329 | 20150808 (BBC7) | We're back at The Stand comedy club for more jokes, stories and revelations from some of the world's best comedians. Hardeep Singh Kohli takes to The Stand's tiny stage to introduce a selection of the world's greatest comedians. There are many comedians that travel up and down the country using guitars and ukuleles to add in the odd musical number, but Mitch Benn never takes his off and brings not one but two of his joke packed songs to the show, and finds himself on the end of a wonderful interview backstage straight from the stage. On a flying visit to Scotland old friends Hardeep Singh Kohli and Marcus Brigstocke managed to find time for a quick chat, where Marcus shared his vision for the next generation of responsible and open comedy for the country. Comedy, jokes, anecdotes and backstage revelations from Mitch Benn and Marcus Brigstocke. |