Dave's Leicester Comedy Festival

Shining a light on the most furtive creative secrets of your favourite comics, interrogating their joke writing process in depth.

In the second of two parts, join compere Rob Rouse as we present this year’s finest up and coming acts, nominated by top comedy promoters and agents from across the UK. Now in its 21st year, the stellar list of past winners include Josh Widdicombe, Johnny Vegas, Jason Manford, Seann Walsh and Rhod Gilbert.

In the first of two parts, join compere Rob Rouse as we present this year’s finest up and coming acts, nominated by top comedy promoters and agents from across the UK. Now in its 21st year, the stellar list of past winners include Josh Widdicombe, Johnny Vegas, Jason Manford, Seann Walsh and Rhod Gilbert.

Host Tom Allen takes you for a guided tour around Leicester... in a car. Of course, you won't actually be in the car with them. Although you could pretend by getting in one.

Hosted by Lee Nelson, Dave presents the second UK Pun Championships where 8 comedians battle it out to seize the crown. The finalists include Darren Walsh, Rob Thomas, Tony Cowards, Richard Woolford, Martin Croser, Leo Kearse, Richard Pulsford and Rob Coleman.