Stand Up Hero
TV Show · Comedy

The search is on for the UK’s funniest undiscovered comedian. Stand-Up Hero invited anyone who thinks they have what it takes to the stage – from comedy virgins to circuit veterans. Stand-Up Hero follows hopefuls as they are whittled down in regional heats, before a grand finale in front of a judging panel of comedy experts.

2010 · 45m
Starring Brendon Burns

Season 1

  • Episode 1
    EPISODE 1
    Episode 1
    Australian funnyman Brendon Burns is the presenter for the Stand Up Hero 2010 competition, which offers contestants the chance to break into the world of stand-up comedy. Brendon is joined by Jim Moir, better known as Vic Reeves, who gives his own assessment of the acts.
    45m
  • Episode 2
    EPISODE 2
    Episode 2
    Brendon Burns is joined by seasoned pro Phill Jupitus who casts a critical eye over the next batch of budding comics as they bid for a place in the grand finale.
    44m
  • Episode 3
    EPISODE 3
    Episode 3
    Mike Wilmot is Brendon Burns' special guest as the next group of budding comics take to the stage. Who will make it through to the grand finale?
    44m
  • Episode 4
    EPISODE 4
    Episode 4
    Brendon Burns presents the fourth heat as the next batch of hopefuls compete for the chance to break into the world of stand-up comedy. Brendon is joined by another special guest judge who casts a critical eye over the acts.
    44m
  • Episode 5
    EPISODE 5
    Episode 5
    It's the last heat in the search for Britain's best undiscovered comic. Host Brendon Burns is joined by a special guest to help decide who should make it through to the grand finale.
    44m
  • Episode 6
    EPISODE 6
    Episode 6
    The winners of the five regional heats go head-to-head in the grand finale in front of a judging panel of experienced experts from the world of comedy. The prizes up for grabs include £10,000 cash – the largest prize in UK comedy, and the coveted title of Stand-Up Hero 2010. Hosted by Brendon Burns.
    44m

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Cast & Crew

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    Brendon Burns
    Host

About

Stand Up Hero

Comedy

The search is on for the UK’s funniest undiscovered comedian. Stand-Up Hero invited anyone who thinks they have what it takes to the stage – from comedy virgins to circuit veterans. Stand-Up Hero follows hopefuls as they are whittled down in regional heats, before a grand finale in front of a judging panel of comedy experts.

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ITV4
Released
2010
© 2010 Baby Cow

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