Comedian, presenter and 2015 Funny Women Awards finalist Rosie Jones is to host a televised Disability Comedy Extravaganza for broadcaster UKTV. The lineup includes Bethany Black, Sarah Mills, 2021 Funny Women Award winner Lara Ricote!
Jones said: “it’s so important that TV doesn’t overlook disabled comedians as we are a ridiculously funny bunch. It’s so exciting that this time viewers will get to join in the fun and watch too.”
Richard Watsham, UKTV’s director of commissioning said: “The showcase will see host Rosie Jones welcome up-and-coming comedy talent to the stage for an in-person audience of producers and commissioners from across the industry, helping to deliver on UKTV’s commitment to provide a platform for diverse and underrepresented talent.”
Iain Coyle, UKTV’s head of comedy entertainment said: “Diversity is rightly a priority for UKTV and Dave and I’m so proud to be involved with this initiative. There’s a huge amount of disabled talent out there, criminally under used.
“We want to be at the forefront of introducing the industry, and viewers, to that talent and have a bloody good laugh while doing so.’
The 45-minute show will stream on UKTV Play and on Dave Comedy YouTube channel.
