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