Primetime stand-up show Live at the Apollo returns to BBC1 this November with six new shows. This will be the tenth series of the series that has given major mainstream breaks to the likes of Michael McIntyre and John Bishop. Controversial comedian Frankie Boyle is also one of the hosts, along with Hal Cruttenden, Jason Manford, Danny Bhoy and Jon Richardson.

As with recent series, each episode will be hosted by a big name who will introduce two of the best stand-ups currently on the UK comedy circuit. The first episode is compered by Sarah Millican and features Joe Lycett and Russell Kane. Full details of the running order are below. The precise transmission date is yet to be confirmed, but BTJ will post the news as soon as it is released. 

Episode 1 - Host Sarah Millican with special guests Joe Lycett and Russell Kane

Episode 2 - Host Jason Manford with special guests Chris Ramsey and Doc Brown

Episode 3 - Host Frankie Boyle with special guests Simon Evans and Aisling Bea

Episode 4 - Host Jon Richardson with special guests Sara Pascoe and Nathan Caton

Episode 5 - Host Hal Cruttenden with special guests Justin Moorhouse and Tom Stade

Episode 6 - Host Danny Bhoy with special guests Miles Jupp and Lee Nelson