Stand Up for the Week returns with a brand new line up and host

Channel 4 has commissioned Open Mike to produce a third series of Stand Up for the Week, a six part topical stand up show due to air in November. Stand Up for the Week is a late night, edgy, satirical take on the big stories and themes of the week, as seen through the eyes of some of the country's best comedians.

Hosted by Jon Richardson, the show will feature a regular team of stand ups - Seann Walsh, Sara Pascoe, Rich Hall, Josh Widdicombe and Paul Chowdrhy - giving their unique and hilariously razor sharp take on their own specialist area, including the week's news, politics, sport and showbiz shenanigans.

Filmed at the Clapham Grand, London the show will be recorded in front of a live audience.

Madeleine Knight, Commissioning Editor Channel 4 said "Stand Up for the Week continues to be a showcase for some of the country's best comedians and we're thrilled that Jon Richardson will step up to host the new series"

Andrew Beint, Stand Up for the Week Executive Producer, Open Mike Productions said: "Stand Up for the Week is an exciting fresh format which combines topical comedy with the atmosphere of a live stand up gig. For the third series we are thrilled to be working once again with new host Jon Richardson and regular Rich Hall, and welcome newcomers Seann, Josh, Sara and Paul to the Stand Up for the Week team".

Stand Up for the Week is an Open Mike Production for Channel 4. Commissioning Editor is Madeleine Knight.  Producer is Rose Hanson, directors are Paul Wheeler and Mick Thomas, series producer is Anthony Caveney and executive producers are Addison Cresswell & Andrew Beint.