The best of the week's comedy on TV and radio

The best of the week's comedy on TV and radio.

Monday September 7

SUE PERKINS ALONG THE US-MEXICO BORDER: In this two-part travelogue, concluding at the same time tomorrow, the comedian takes a journey along one of the most contentious borders in the world

RAMBLE BOOK: Adam Buxton’s memoirs are serialised across the week on Radio 4. In 2015, Adam’s father, Nigel Buxton, was diagnosed with cancer and moved into Adam’s home until his death. Ramble Book flits between that period and the comedian’s childhood. Radio 4, 10.45am

MUSEUM OF CURIOSITY: New curator Alice Levine joins host John Lloyd and guests Danny Wallace, broadcaster Georgia Lewis Anderson, and Agatha Christie’s great-grandson, James Prichard, to put some objects of interest into the fictional museum. Radio 4, 6.30pm

Tuesday September 8

MILES JUPP IS LITERALLY UNPUTDOWNABLE: The comedian and erstwhile News Quiz host investigates compelling stories with the aid of The Day Of The Jackal author Frederick Forsyth, Line Of Duty creator Jed Mercurio, The Girl On The Train author Paula Hawkins and critic DJ Taylor. Radio 4, 11.30am

Wednesday September 9

PHIL ELIS IS TRYING: The comic returns for a new episode of his sitcom with co-star Johnny Vegas. In this episode they find golden sachets in their Cup A Soup packets, entitling them to a fantastical tour of the Cup A Soup factory hosted by reclusive owner Billy Bonker (Mark Lamarr). Radio 4, 6.30pm

Thursday September 10

THE Russell Howard HOUR: The topical chat show returns with the upbeat stand-up’s take on topical events, and segments including Good Deeds, championing the spirit of generosity, plus intimate live performances from comedians and musicians. Sky One, 10pm

Saturday September 12

JONATHAN ROSS'S COMEDY CLUB: Mawaan Rizwan co-hosts the first episode of the new high-profile stand-up showcase, which features Kae Kurd, Flo & Joan, Sophie Duker and Rob Beckett. ITV, 10pm

Published: 6 Sep 2020