West Country Comics

Just to make me look daft following comments bemoaning the lack of televised support of amateur standup, ITV has announced a six-part series filmed at comedy clubs around the South West of England.

Hosted by comic Arthur Smith, Arthur Smith’s Comedy Club will air from Thursday September 4th on ITV at 11pm, but only in the South West of England – however the local network can be accessed if you know where to look on Sky or Freeview.

Acts appearing in the series include:

September 4: Tom Craine, Rob Heeney ,David Meech, Dartmouth Comedy festival.

September 11: Charlie Baker, Cole Parker, Dougie Dunlop, Susan Murray.

September 18: Zoe Lyons, Tony Law, Stan Stanley, Tom Craine.

September 25: Geoff Whiting, Craig Campbell , Helmut, Chortle Student Comedy heart

October 2: Liam Mullone, Vince Atta, Gareth Richards

October, 9: Craig Campbell, John Robins, Kevin Hampson, plus a feature about being a comedy promoter

Looks like something worth tuning in for at long last, and lets hope that ITV follow up with standup from other regions.