Michael McIntyre to host BBC comedy special celebrating 25 years in stand-up
The show will see the 48-year-old perform at the London Palladium as he gives his observations on everyday life.
Comedian Michael McIntyre is to host a BBC comedy special celebrating his 25 years in stand-up.
Airing on BBC One later this year, Michael McIntyre’s 25th Year Stand-Up Special, will see the 48-year-old perform at the London Palladium as he gives his observations on everyday life.
Speaking about the show, McIntyre said the show would feature “all new jokes” and said the BBC had been a “huge part” of his career.
He said: “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.
“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.”
An exact date for the special’s release has not been announced, with free tickets to the show’s recording available on Applause Store.
Kalpna Patel-Knight, head of entertainment at the BBC added: “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.
“It’s going to be a superb night with plenty of laughs.”
McIntyre began his comedy career in 2003, in venues such as Balham’s Banana Cabaret, before going on to become the youngest-ever host of the Royal Variety Performance in 2010.
He has also hosted TV shows such as Michael McIntyre’s Big Show, The Wheel, and Comic Relief.
The show will be produced by Hungry McBear.
