Summer Comedy Festival

Episode

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First
Broadcast

Repeated

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20200724

20200725 (R4)

Expect a summer festival with a difference as some of the nation's favourite comics turn curators and host a virtual festival featuring their favourite performers from the worlds of comedy, literature and spoken word. They'll be in control of everything (even the weather) as we're taken along for the ride to not only hear some great performances but also to get an insight into the cultural radars of our celebrity hosts.

In episode 1, Miles Jupp is our host as he takes us around his bespoke festival site to meet Val McDermid in the literary tent, Abandoman on the music stage and TMS' very own Alison Mitchell in the Cricket Tent (of course there's a cricket tent, it's Miles Jupp we're talking about). Paul Sinha also attempts to run a quiz in the Trivia Tent and stand-up legend Simon Munnery entertains from a field.

Producer: Richard Morris

Production co-ordinator: Caroline Barlow

Sound: Chris McLean

A BBC Studios Production

Miles Jupp curates his dream festival, hosting a line-up of some of his favourite people.

Comedians curate their dream festivals, hosting a line-up of their favourite performers.

20200731

20200801 (R4)

In episode 2 it's Jo Brand's turn as chief curator as she brings together all her favourite festival ingredients for a celebration of poetry. She's joined by performance poets Nafeesa Hamid and Hollie McNish as well as the impressionist Lewis MacLeod and the comedy poet, John Hegley.

Producer: Richard Morris

Production co-ordinator: Caroline Barlow

Sound: Chris McLean

A BBC Studios Production

Jo Brand curates a poetry festival, hosting a line-up of some of her favourite performers.

Comedians curate their dream festivals, hosting a line-up of their favourite performers.

Producer: Richard Morris

Production co-ordinator: Caroline Barlow

Sound: Chris McLean

A BBC Studios Production

Jo Brand curates a poetry festival, hosting a line-up of some of her favourite performers.

Comedians curate their dream festivals, hosting a line-up of their favourite performers.

20200807

20200808 (R4)

In episode 3 it's Malawian comedian Daliso Chaponda's turn as host as he wanders round his own fantasy Festival of Protest. Black Lives Matter, Me Too, climate change, cancel culture and social mobility are all explored by Daliso and his passionate guests.

Host... Daliso Chaponda

Guest... Athena Kugblenu

Guest... Scott Bennett

Guest... Kate Lucas

Guest... Russell Kane

Producer... Carl Cooper

Production co-ordinator... Caroline Barlow

Sound... Chris McLean

This is a BBC Studios Production

Comedians curate their dream festivals, hosting a line-up of their favourite performers.

Jayde Adams

20200814

20200815 (R4)

Bristol stand-up comedian Jayde Adams curates her dream summer festival, welcoming some of her favourite people to her fantasy festival site. Sarah Millican is in charge of the VIP tent, Australian stand-up Rhys Nicholson is Jayde's designated driver, Glyn Fussell is the celebrity booker and Kathy Burke watches from her sofa. Showstopping headline music is provided by Le Gateau Chocolat.

Producer: Hayley Sterling

Production co-ordinator: Caroline Barlow

Sound design: Chris MacLean

A BBC Studios Production

Jayde Adams curates her dream festival, hosting a line-up of her favourite performers.

Comedians curate their dream festivals, hosting a line-up of their favourite performers.

Producer: Hayley Sterling

Production co-ordinator: Caroline Barlow

Sound design: Chris MacLean

A BBC Studios Production

Jayde Adams curates her dream festival, hosting a line-up of her favourite performers.

Comedians curate their dream festivals, hosting a line-up of their favourite performers.

Sara Pascoe

20200821

20200822 (R4)

Superstar stand-up Sara Pascoe curates her dream festival; one for the miserable. Featuring readings from Rhik Samadder, comedy from Sophie Duker, music from Emmy the Great and a new character from Steen Raskopoulos, join Sara as she celebrates all of the things that make us tick.

Producer: Leila Navabi

Production co-ordinator: Caroline Barlow

Sound design: Chris MacLean

A BBC Studios Production

Sara Pascoe curates her dream festival, hosting a line-up of her favourite performers.

Comedians curate their dream festivals, hosting a line-up of their favourite performers.

Producer: Leila Navabi

Production co-ordinator: Caroline Barlow

Sound design: Chris MacLean

A BBC Studios Production

Sara Pascoe curates her dream festival, hosting a line-up of her favourite performers.

Comedians curate their dream festivals, hosting a line-up of their favourite performers.

Darren Harriott

20200828

20200829 (R4)

Darren Harriott curates his ideal festival: a magical carnival of surprise called The Festival of the Unexpected. Featuring trombonists, acrobats, wrestling and opera, it's a whimsical journey through Darren's favourite things with his favourite people. Also, there are vampires.

This episode features Faye Treacy, Aaron Twitchen, Rob Halden and Alice Ruxandra Bell, with writing by Natasha Mwansa and Kemah Bob. Piano accompaniment was provided by Alex Beetschen.

The producer was Ella Watts, and the production co-ordinator was Caroline Barlow. Sound design is by Chris Maclean. This is a BBC Studios production.

Darren Harriott curates his ideal festival: a magical carnival of surprise.

Comedians curate their dream festivals, hosting a line-up of their favourite performers.

This episode features Faye Treacy, Aaron Twitchen, Rob Halden and Alice Ruxandra Bell, with writing by Natasha Mwansa and Kemah Bob. Piano accompaniment was provided by Alex Beetschen.

The producer was Ella Watts, and the production co-ordinator was Caroline Barlow. Sound design is by Chris Maclean. This is a BBC Studios production.

Darren Harriott curates his ideal festival: a magical carnival of surprise.

Comedians curate their dream festivals, hosting a line-up of their favourite performers.

Episodes

Episode	Title	First Broadcast	Repeated	Comments
01		20200724	20200725 (R4)	Expect a summer festival with a difference as some of the nation's favourite comics turn curators and host a virtual festival featuring their favourite performers from the worlds of comedy, literature and spoken word. They'll be in control of everything (even the weather) as we're taken along for the ride to not only hear some great performances but also to get an insight into the cultural radars of our celebrity hosts. In episode 1, Miles Jupp is our host as he takes us around his bespoke festival site to meet Val McDermid in the literary tent, Abandoman on the music stage and TMS' very own Alison Mitchell in the Cricket Tent (of course there's a cricket tent, it's Miles Jupp we're talking about). Paul Sinha also attempts to run a quiz in the Trivia Tent and stand-up legend Simon Munnery entertains from a field. Producer: Richard Morris Production co-ordinator: Caroline Barlow Sound: Chris McLean A BBC Studios Production Miles Jupp curates his dream festival, hosting a line-up of some of his favourite people. Comedians curate their dream festivals, hosting a line-up of their favourite performers.
02		20200731	20200801 (R4)	Expect a summer festival with a difference as some of the nation's favourite comics turn curators and host a virtual festival featuring their favourite performers from the worlds of comedy, literature and spoken word. They'll be in control of everything (even the weather) as we're taken along for the ride to not only hear some great performances but also to get an insight into the cultural radars of our celebrity hosts. In episode 2 it's Jo Brand's turn as chief curator as she brings together all her favourite festival ingredients for a celebration of poetry. She's joined by performance poets Nafeesa Hamid and Hollie McNish as well as the impressionist Lewis MacLeod and the comedy poet, John Hegley. Producer: Richard Morris Production co-ordinator: Caroline Barlow Sound: Chris McLean A BBC Studios Production Jo Brand curates a poetry festival, hosting a line-up of some of her favourite performers. Comedians curate their dream festivals, hosting a line-up of their favourite performers. Expect a summer festival with a difference as some of the nation's favourite comics turn curators and host a virtual festival featuring their favourite performers from the worlds of comedy, literature and spoken word. They'll be in control of everything (even the weather) as we're taken along for the ride to not only hear some great performances but also to get an insight into the cultural radars of our celebrity hosts. In episode 2 it's Jo Brand's turn as chief curator as she brings together all her favourite festival ingredients for a celebration of poetry. She's joined by performance poets Nafeesa Hamid and Hollie McNish as well as the impressionist Lewis MacLeod and the comedy poet, John Hegley. Producer: Richard Morris Production co-ordinator: Caroline Barlow Sound: Chris McLean A BBC Studios Production Jo Brand curates a poetry festival, hosting a line-up of some of her favourite performers. Comedians curate their dream festivals, hosting a line-up of their favourite performers.
03		20200807	20200808 (R4)	Expect a summer festival with a difference as some of the nation's favourite comics turn curators and host a virtual festival featuring their favourite performers from the worlds of comedy, literature and spoken word. They'll be in control of everything (even the weather) as we're taken along for the ride to not only hear some great performances but also to get an insight into the cultural radars of our celebrity hosts. In episode 3 it's Malawian comedian Daliso Chaponda's turn as host as he wanders round his own fantasy Festival of Protest. Black Lives Matter, Me Too, climate change, cancel culture and social mobility are all explored by Daliso and his passionate guests. Host... Daliso Chaponda Guest... Athena Kugblenu Guest... Scott Bennett Guest... Kate Lucas Guest... Russell Kane Producer... Carl Cooper Production co-ordinator... Caroline Barlow Sound... Chris McLean This is a BBC Studios Production Comedians curate their dream festivals, hosting a line-up of their favourite performers.
04	Jayde Adams	20200814	20200815 (R4)	Bristol stand-up comedian Jayde Adams curates her dream summer festival, welcoming some of her favourite people to her fantasy festival site. Sarah Millican is in charge of the VIP tent, Australian stand-up Rhys Nicholson is Jayde's designated driver, Glyn Fussell is the celebrity booker and Kathy Burke watches from her sofa. Showstopping headline music is provided by Le Gateau Chocolat. Producer: Hayley Sterling Production co-ordinator: Caroline Barlow Sound design: Chris MacLean A BBC Studios Production Jayde Adams curates her dream festival, hosting a line-up of her favourite performers. Comedians curate their dream festivals, hosting a line-up of their favourite performers. Bristol stand-up comedian Jayde Adams curates her dream summer festival, welcoming some of her favourite people to her fantasy festival site. Sarah Millican is in charge of the VIP tent, Australian stand-up Rhys Nicholson is Jayde's designated driver, Glyn Fussell is the celebrity booker and Kathy Burke watches from her sofa. Showstopping headline music is provided by Le Gateau Chocolat. Producer: Hayley Sterling Production co-ordinator: Caroline Barlow Sound design: Chris MacLean A BBC Studios Production Jayde Adams curates her dream festival, hosting a line-up of her favourite performers. Comedians curate their dream festivals, hosting a line-up of their favourite performers.
05	Sara Pascoe	20200821	20200822 (R4)	Superstar stand-up Sara Pascoe curates her dream festival; one for the miserable. Featuring readings from Rhik Samadder, comedy from Sophie Duker, music from Emmy the Great and a new character from Steen Raskopoulos, join Sara as she celebrates all of the things that make us tick. Producer: Leila Navabi Production co-ordinator: Caroline Barlow Sound design: Chris MacLean A BBC Studios Production Sara Pascoe curates her dream festival, hosting a line-up of her favourite performers. Comedians curate their dream festivals, hosting a line-up of their favourite performers. Superstar stand-up Sara Pascoe curates her dream festival; one for the miserable. Featuring readings from Rhik Samadder, comedy from Sophie Duker, music from Emmy the Great and a new character from Steen Raskopoulos, join Sara as she celebrates all of the things that make us tick. Producer: Leila Navabi Production co-ordinator: Caroline Barlow Sound design: Chris MacLean A BBC Studios Production Sara Pascoe curates her dream festival, hosting a line-up of her favourite performers. Comedians curate their dream festivals, hosting a line-up of their favourite performers.
06	Darren Harriott	20200828	20200829 (R4)	Darren Harriott curates his ideal festival: a magical carnival of surprise called The Festival of the Unexpected. Featuring trombonists, acrobats, wrestling and opera, it's a whimsical journey through Darren's favourite things with his favourite people. Also, there are vampires. This episode features Faye Treacy, Aaron Twitchen, Rob Halden and Alice Ruxandra Bell, with writing by Natasha Mwansa and Kemah Bob. Piano accompaniment was provided by Alex Beetschen. The producer was Ella Watts, and the production co-ordinator was Caroline Barlow. Sound design is by Chris Maclean. This is a BBC Studios production. Darren Harriott curates his ideal festival: a magical carnival of surprise. Comedians curate their dream festivals, hosting a line-up of their favourite performers. Darren Harriott curates his ideal festival: a magical carnival of surprise called The Festival of the Unexpected. Featuring trombonists, acrobats, wrestling and opera, it's a whimsical journey through Darren's favourite things with his favourite people. Also, there are vampires. This episode features Faye Treacy, Aaron Twitchen, Rob Halden and Alice Ruxandra Bell, with writing by Natasha Mwansa and Kemah Bob. Piano accompaniment was provided by Alex Beetschen. The producer was Ella Watts, and the production co-ordinator was Caroline Barlow. Sound design is by Chris Maclean. This is a BBC Studios production. Darren Harriott curates his ideal festival: a magical carnival of surprise. Comedians curate their dream festivals, hosting a line-up of their favourite performers.