Michael McIntyre is returning to the BBC with a new comedy special.
The award-winning comedian and host of The Wheel is set to record a new comedy stand-up that will air on BBC One and BBC iPlayer.
Titled Michael McIntyre’s 25th Year Stand-up Special, the programme will celebrate McIntyre’s anniversary and comedy career to date through a special filming of his new sold-out ‘Macnificent’ show that’s currently touring worldwide.
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“Filmed at the iconic London Palladium, [viewers] will see the audience treated to a hilarious evening of Michael’s observations of everyday life, to mark this special milestone,” reads the show’s official synopsis.
The special will run for 55 minutes and will be available to stream after broadcast, with a date yet to be confirmed.
Applications for free tickets to attend the filming of the special episode are available now via Applause Store.
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“I’ve had an amazing 25 years since my first stand-up gig and the BBC have been such a huge part of that, giving me some wonderful stages on which to perform from Live at the Apollo, to Michael McIntyre’s Comedy Roadshow and Michael McIntyre’s Big Show,” said the star in a statement.
“Which is why it’s so befitting and such an honour to be celebrating this milestone with this stand-up special of all new jokes on BBC One and iPlayer.”
BBC’s Head of Entertainment Kalpna Patel-Knight, who commissioned the special from production company Hungry McBear, promised “a superb night with plenty of laughs”.
“Michael is a much-loved Saturday night staple for so many, and it is such a joy that he will be celebrating 25 years by bringing his new stand up right here on the BBC,” she said.
Michael McIntyre’s 25th Year Stand-up Special will air on BBC One and BBC iPlayer.
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