The line-up for the new series of Live at the Apollo has been announced. It returns to BBC2 for its twelfth series on November 8 at 10pm. 

The format will be the same as recent series with a different star compere each week introducing at least two acts. Sarah Millican will be the first host introducing special guests Tom Allen and Arj Barker and rest of the line-up will feature the following, although apart from the Christmas edition the running order has not yet been confirmed.

Host Frankie Boyle with guests Jack Carroll and Holly Walsh

Host Joe Lycett with guests Ivo Graham and Phil Wang

Host Josh Widdicombe with guests Celia Pacquola and Nathan Caton

Host Adam Hills with guests Jamali Maddox and Michelle Wolf

Host Gina Yashere with guests Ellie Taylor and Sam Simmons

Host Romesh Ranganathan with guests Kerry Godliman, Seann Walsh and Spencer Jones (** Christmas)