And the rest of the week's comedy on TV and radio

The week’s best new comedy on TV and radio...

Monday April 26

STARSTRUCK: Rose Matafeo’s classy and contemporary romcom, already available on iPlayer gets its BBC One airing at 10.45pm (Review), followed by the satirical and savvily-observed Dreaming Whilst Black pilot at 11.10pm. (Review).

A BLACK LADY SKETCH SHOW: Robin Thede, Ashley Nicole Black, Gabrielle Dennis and Quinta Brunson return for a second series, which has just arrived on HBO in the States to critical acclaim. Sky Comedy, 9pm

Thursday April 29

RICH HALL’s FIRST 100 DAYS BREAKDOWNRich Hall is joined by fellow comic Nick Doody to look at the first 100 days of the Biden presidency in the style of an American radio talk show. Radio 4, 6.30pm

GEOFF NORCOTT - IT’S OK TO CHANGE YOUR MIND The right-wing comedian discusses how long-held beliefs have been challenged by a politically and culturally turbulent 12 months. Although he’s quick to point out he’s not suddenly become a ‘raging Socialist’. Heaven forbid! Radio 4, 11pm

TASKMASTER: In tonight’s episode Alex Horne is forced to sup cold soup, Lee Mack attacks a toy vole, and Sarah Kendall invents a sweet dressing for an unusual salad. Meanwhile, Charlotte Ritchie provides surprising sound effects for a set of Russian dolls. Channel 4, 9pm

Friday April 30

HAVE I GOT NEWS FOR YOU: Alexander Armstrong hosts with Joe Lycett making what’s, surprisingly, his debut on his debut on the show, opposite journalist Kirsty Wark. BBC One, 9pm

THIS TIME WITH ALAN PARTRIDGE: Alan Partridge makes a long-awaited as co-host of the BBC One magazine show… but starts to feel insecure because of changes at the top. Susannah Fielding, Felicity Montagu, Tim Key, Lolly Adefope and Simon Farnby all return for the new series. And there’s an hilarious in-character interview with Partridge here. BBC One, 9.30pm

TRIP HAZARD: MY GREAT BRITISH ADVENTURE Rosie Jones is joined by Jenny Eclair for an outdoorsy adventure on Anglesey, trying sheep herding and the world's fastest zip wire. Channel 4, 8.30pm

Saturday May 1

CELEBRITY MASTERMIND: Stand-up Kiri Pritchard-McLean and sitcom favourite Tracey-Ann Oberman are among the stars showing off their knowledge… or otherwise. BBC One, 5.25pm.

Published: 25 Apr 2021