The best comedy on demand

The best comedy on demand.

The Quest For Wonder

Puppet Robin Ince and puppet Brian Cox host this new series dubbed 'Sesame Street meets The Infinite Monkey Cage', as they explore the world of science. It's aimed at kids, but funny enough for adults too, and over the series the likes of Reece Shearsmith, Josie Long and astronaut Chris Hadfield make cameos. Filmed inside the Science Museum, episode two – about DNA – has just been released:

Comedian Caricatures

Stand-up Joe Bor has launched a web series in which – as you may be able to tell from the title – he interviews fellow comics while sketching their caricatures. In the latest episode he speaks to Nick Helm about his play-writing past, about his motivations to become a comedian, and THAT awful Live At The Apollo gig:

Perry and Croft: Made in Britain

This four-part BBC series looks at how the comedies of Jimmy Perry and David Croft – including Dad's Army – offer an insight into Britain in the 20th century. It first aired in 2014, but a BBC Two Wales repeat means they are back on iPlayer. Watch all the episodes here.

Lonely And Horny

Well-established web creators Jake and Amir have launched this paid-for comedy series about a neurotic, selfish,30-something desperate to get laid, so signs up for a class with a dating coach. There will be ten episodes, of around nine minutes each, of which four have so far released – and £10.99 gets you a series pass. Here is the trailer:

Published: 16 Apr 2016