All episodes of series 1-10 were originally broadcast on BBC One. The show moved to BBC Two in November 2015. The programme had been renamed to "Live at the Apollo" for its third series, which was filmed over three evenings in October 2007. The format was changed to suit, with a different guest host also doing a stand-up routine in each episode.
On Monday, 20th July 2020, Open Mike Productions announced that they have delayed filming the sixteenth series of the stand-up comedy showcase until 2021. The programme normally records a new batch of routines at the Hammersmith Apollo around September but the production company have confirmed that they won't try to record any performances in 2020 due to the social distancing restrictions placed on venues.