Each episode will feature stand-up from Catastrophe writer and star Rob Delaney, before he introduces two guest comedians to perform in front of the live audience. Past series have included the comedy stylings of Al Murray, Katherine Ryan, Russell Howard, Sara Pascoe, Lee Nelson and Jimmy Carr.

“I’m excited to be hosting a series for Comedy Central that will showcase a slew of great stand-ups and is also walking distance from my house,” joked Rob Delaney.

The previous series of Stand Up Central were hosted first by Russell Howard and then by Chris Ramsey.

“Rob has outstanding stand-up credentials and we are delighted to be home to his uniquely cool and charismatic brand of comedy,” commented Louise Holmes, General Manager, Comedy Central UK, “I’m thrilled to have him take the reins of the new series which promises to bring the very best stand-up to our comedy hungry audience.”  

The series will air later this year on Comedy Central UK.