The week's best comedy on TV, radio and streaming

Our pick of the comedy on TV, radio and streaming this week…:

Tuesday August 5

ROOM 101: Paul Merton returns to ask celebrities to banish the things they hate the most. Maisie Adam kicks off the new series with speedy boarding on airlines, sequels and mobile phones at live events. BBC Radio 4, 6.30pm

Wednesday August 6

THE PICKUP: Eddie Murphy and Pete Davidson play armoured-truck drivers in this action heist comedy, landing on Netflix today.

OLIVER CALLAN BINS THE BORDER: In this new panel show hosted by the Irish impressionist and radio presenter, comedians imagine what a united Ireland would look like if the border ever vanished. This week, he is joined by Neil Delamere, Alison Spittle, John Meagher and Ashley Storrie to debate a new national flag, who the head of state might be and the official national breakfast. BBC Radio 4, 6.30pm

STUART MITCHELL'S COST OF DYING: The Scottish comic returns with a sequel to his Cost Of Living stand-up series to look at how even departing this mortal coil comes with costs. BBC Radio 4, 11pm

Thursday August 7

EDINBURGH UNLOCKED:Comedian Mark Nelson presents the best of the city's festivals, including a conversation with Brian Cox, who returns to the Scottish capital as the star of the International Festival’s centrepiece production, Make It Happen, and advice from Miriam Margolyes, who takes on the role of agony aunt as returns to the Fringe. Plus, there’s the best one-liner jokes from around the world… BBC Scotland, 10pm

Friday August 8

8 OUT OF 10 CATS DO COUNTDOWN: Joe Wilkinson and Alex Brooker take on Kevin Bridges and Judi Love, while Peter Serafinowicz's businessman alter-ego Brian Butterfield joins Susie Dent in Dictionary Corner. Channel 4, 9pm

Published: 3 Aug 2025