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Last One Laughing UK bosses find "perfect" new format for comedians in new series

It could be the next big thing.

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Published: Tuesday, 8 July 2025 at 11:36 am

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After Last One Laughing UK proved to be a massive success, the producers behind the hilarious series are setting out to create the next big thing.

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Banijay labels Initial and Zeppotron, the former of which also worked on the likes of Big Brother and 99 to Beat, are developing a British version of Dutch format Let's Play Ball.

The format sees two rival teams of comedians go head-to-head in a race to move a huge ball across various landscapes from narrow city streets to countryside meadows.

Initial's Managing Director Katy Manley said: "This hilarious new show is the perfect next joint project for us. Initial brings the big red balls (we also make Wipeout), while Zeppotron will unlock its legendary black book to cast the funniest people in the country... We can’t wait to take this out to buyers in the UK."

Zeppotron are behind the likes of 8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown, Would I Lie To You? and The Ranganation, to name a few.

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Last One Laughing UK hit TV screens earlier this year, with 10 of the nation's best comedians all put through their paces to do anything but laugh.

Season 1 featured Bob Mortimer, Daisy May Cooper, Joe Lycett, Judi Love, Rob Beckett, Sara Pascoe, Lou Sanders, Joe Wilkinson, Harriet Kemsley and Richard Ayoade, who all had to spend six hours together trying to make each other laugh.

It isn't yet known which famous faces will be taking part in season 2, but host Jimmy Carr previously sat down with RadioTimes.com and shared who he thought would thrive on the show.

"I'd love to see Greg Davies, I think he'd be phenomenal," the comedian said. "He's kind of weirdly competitive and he can do serious. I reckon [Ricky] Gervais would last about 3o seconds, he'd be out straight away."

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Katelyn MensahSenior Entertainment Writer

Katelyn Mensah is the Senior Entertainment Writer for Radio Times, covering all major entertainment programmes, reality TV shows and the latest hard-hitting documentaries. She previously worked at The Tab, with a focus on reality TV and showbiz news and has obtained a BA (Hons) in Journalism.

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