Chortle Awards 2022: Radio shortlist revealed : News 2022 : Chortle : The UK Comedy Guide

The announcements continue all afternoon
The nominees have been announced for the radio category of this year’s Chortle Awards.
In the running for the title at the end of the month are: Jordan Brookes On…, Mark Steel’s In Town, It’s A Fair Cop with Alfie Moore, News Quiz, Olga Koch: OK Computer. All broadcasts were made for Radio 4.
The shortlists are being announced throughout this afternoon – with the nominees so far listed below.
They were chosen by a panel of journalists and comedy bookers, with the winners chosen by public vote. Polls will open at 6 p.m., after all shortlists have been unveiled.
The winners will be announced on March 30.
The 2022 Chortle Award Nominees
Best Newcomer, sponsored by Audible
Celia AB
Dan Tiernan
Dee Allum
Liam Farrely
Omar Badawy
Best animator
Jay Lafferty
Jen Brister
Mick Ferry
Thanyia Moore
Zoe Lyon
Variety act
Jazz Emu
Just these please
Paul Currie
Flo and Jeanne
Best Theater/Arena Tour
Alan Carr: regional trinket
Bill Bailey: Summer Larks
Jonathan Pie: fake news
Simon Amstell: Mindless
television comedian
Bob Mortimer
Daisy MayCooper
Lee Mac
Mike Wozniak
Mo Gilligan
Radio Awards
Jordan Brookes on…
Mark Steel is in town
He’s a Fair Cop starring Alfie Moore
News quiz
Olga Koch: OK computer
Published: March 8, 2022