ITVX orders Edinburgh Fringe series

Showcasing 'some of the most exciting comedians of the festival'

ITV is to showcase some of the most exciting comedians at this year’s Edinburgh Fringe with a series of special programmes.

The broadcaster will pair with streaming service NextUp comedy for four hour-long specials coming from the festival this August.

A spokesman said: ‘This will be the real Edinburgh experience in a venue at the heart of the Fringe with new line-ups each night featuring some of the most exciting comics and breakthrough stars of 2024.

‘Audiences will be immersed into the anarchic and irreverent atmosphere as if they were in the rooms themselves - all streamed live on ITVX, and available to catch-up for 30 days afterwards.’

The shows will be titled ITVX Presents: Edinburgh Fringe LIVE.

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Published: 1 May 2024