The comedy week ahead

The comedy week ahead:

The Edinburgh, Camden and Phoenix Fringes (the latter two in London) continue, but elsewhere...

Sunday August 4

RADIO: Jo Caulfield’s Speakeasy, in which the comedian hosts writers and fellow stand-ups sharing true tales. The first of four episodes, recorded at The Scottish Storytelling Centre, features Lloyd Langford, Nathan Caton, Jason Cook and Scottish playwright Keir McAlliser. Radio 4, 7.15pm

Monday August 5

RADIO: London Hughes, aka stand-up Miss London, writes and stars in her first sitcom, 28 Dates Later, about dating in the capital. The show also features Grainne McGuire as Kristen and Humphrey Ker. Radio 4, 11pm.

Tuesday August 6

TV: Sky Atlantic is broadcasting Steve Coogan: Stand Up Down Under, two one-hour specials which chart the emotional ups and downs of his 2009 tour across Australia and New Zealand, at 9pm tonight and tomorrow.

Wednesday August 7

MOVIE: And speaking of Coogan, THE big comedy event this week is undoubtedly at the movies, with the release of Alan Partridge’s big-screen adventure Alpha Papa. Our review

Saturday August 10

LIVE IN LONDON: Peter Shukoff, aka Nice Peter, the comedian and musician behind the viral video hits Epic Rap Battles of History, the 11th most subscribed YouTube channel in the world, is playing Bush Hall in Shepherds Bush, West London

Published: 4 Aug 2013