
The BBC New Comedy Awards are back
The best of the week's comedy on TV, radio and on demand
Our pick of the comedy on TV, radio and streaming this week.
Monday October 13
RICHARD OSMAN’S HOUSE OF GAMES: Comedian Emmanuel Sonubi, Gavin & Stacey’s Joanna Page, Coronation Street’s Jack P Shepherd and The Saturdays singer turned solo artist Una Healy test their general knowledge skills on this week's House of Games. BBC Two, 6pm
SAY! LESS! For Black History Month, this one-off sketch show reflects the lives of Generation Z black Britons with a 'fast-paced mix of viral parodies, absurd characters and internet-inspired humour'. Its stars include Princess Khumalo, Esmonde Col and Nkhanise Phiri. Producer Kevin Muyolo says: 'I’ve been working for over a decade to bring bolder, authentic black voices to the screen, because if we want our screen to truly celebrate British culture, then it has to celebrate all British culture.' ITV1, 11:40pm.
Tuesday October 14
MARK STEEL’S IN TOWN: This week, the comedian visits Wrexham, put on the international map thanks to Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney buying the local football team. Radio 4, 6.30pm
Wednesday October 15
BBC NEW COMEDY AWARDS: The annual talenthunt returns with Carwyn Blayney, Will Owen, Omari Douglas, Jess Carrivick and Alfie Dundas taking to the stage in Bristol for the first heat, trying to impress judges Priya Hall, Harriet Dyer and Fatiha El-Ghorri, pictured. BBC Three, 9pm
HUMANWATCH: The Springwatch spoof stars Marjolein Robertson and Gareth Waugh, wo alos wrote it – while comedians Phil Ellis, Alison Spittle, Katia Kvinge, Sam Lake, Kai Humphries Dean Coughlin and Kate Hammer make guest appearances. Radio 4, 11.15pm
Friday October 17
HAVE I GOT NEWS FOR YOU: Alexander Armstrong hosts with guests Ross Noble and Helen Lewis. BBC One, 9pm
Published: 12 Oct 2025