The best comedy on demand

The best comedy on demand.

Elis in Euroland

No, it's not about the referendum, but the football. Of course. As Wales makes it to the last stages of a major tournament for the first time in 58 years, the comic provides his take on his homeland's performance in this new series. Producer Ian Richardson said he wants to chart the tournament 'through the eyes of a real fan'. Episode one aired on BBC Radio Wales last night, and is on iPlayer now.

Murphy and O'Kane Do… Le Football

But while James is a fervent fan, comedians Colin Murphy and Jake O'Kane hate the game. But that didn't stop BBC Northern Ireland asking them to travel to Paris for this TV show. Their aim is to try to understand the sport and to look at what fans can expect from Euro 2016. It's available here

Comedy football podcasts

And should you want more comedy takes on the tournament, your options include the brand new Fantasy Football Dreamcast with Joey Page, Sy Thomas and Luke McQueen, or the well-established Football Ramble, with Jim Campbell Pete Donaldson, Marcus Speller and Luke Moore. Meanwhile Bob Mortimer and Andy Dawson's Athletico Mince is something a bit different - and guarantees at least 8 per cent football content.

Adam Hess

Former Chortle Student Comedy Award winner Adam Hess has just released his full 2015 show on YouTube – for free. The show, Salmon, about maintaining the innocent, playful curiosity of youth won him a nomination for the best newcomer at the Edinburgh Comedy Award. This typically breathless performance was recorded at the Soho Theatre in London:

2016: Year Friend

It's May – well it's not, but it is in this monthly sketch show. And that's not the only thing that's out of kilter with the real world in their quirky universe. The show comes from some of the circuit's favourite cutting-edge acts: Al Roberts, Ellie White, Jamie Demetriou, Daran Johnson, Liam Williams and Natasia Demetriou – with guest star Tim Key this month.

Alan Davies: As Yet Untitled

The relaxed round-table talk show returns to Dave for a fourth series tonight, but episode one is online already featuring Stephen Fry, his QI successor Sandi Toksvig, Sara Pascoe and Alex Edelman. On TV, the series will be stripped across the week, in a post-footy 10pm slot. Watch here.

Published: 11 Jun 2016