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 December 29

DISORDERED: Returning for a second series, five years after the first, this comedy revolves around a father who has long-term mental health issues. Radio 4, 2.15pm

THE UNBELIEVABLE TRUTH: David Mitchell asks Holly Walsh, Henning Wehn, Tony Hawks and Zoe Lyons to talk about Jane Austen, berries, the Netherlands and school. Radio 4, 6.30pm

Tuesday December 30

RICKY GERVAIS’S MORTALITY: The comic's fourth Netflix special lands today, with Gervais saying: ‘I think Mortality is my most honest and confessional show so far and also my favourite tour. I still can’t believe what a privilege it is to fly around the world making people laugh.’ It was filmed at the London Palladium earlier this year as part of an 80-date world tour.

ROB AND ROMESH VS: Messrs Beckett and Ranganathan prepare to treat the boards in Romeo & Juliet at Shakespeare's Globe Theatre in London with the help of its artistic director, Michelle Terry, and actors, Jessie Buckley and Martin Freeman. Sky Max, 9pm

LIVE AT THE APOLLO: Mo Gilligan introduces Laura Smyth and Josh Pugh. BBC Two, 10pm

KEN DODD: THE LOST TAPES: This documentary promises a treasure trove of clips from the enduring comedian, many of which have not been seen on television for half a century or more. Dodd's widow, Lady Anne, also watches the footage, prompting personal memories and insights into his performances. 5, 10pm

Wednesday December 31

HERE WE GO: A festive special sees Rachel (Katherine Parkinson) keen to throw a massive party although Paul, (Jim Howick) insists on a quiet holiday cottage with a sauna so he can sweat out the massive boil that's recently appeared on his cheek… BBC One, 8pm

THE LAST LEG OF THE YEAR: Adam Hills, Josh Widdicombe and Alex Brooker send off 2025 with Sir Lenny Henry, Phil Wang, Maisie Adam, Dani Dyer, Pete Doherty, Alex James, Lucy Bronze and Hannah Botterman. Channel 4, 9pm

NOT QUITE END OF THE YEAR SHOW: Meanwhile, Des Clarke hosts the BBC Scotland festivities, featuring guest singers Michelle McManus and Robert Robertson and trad musicians Mànran. BBC Scotland, 9pm

SCOTLAND STANDS UP: Stuart Mitchell hosts performances from Jay Lafferty, Ayo Adenekan, Krystal Evans and a special live appearance from Robert Florence. BBC Scotland, 9.30pm

BEING Stanley Baxter: This hour-long tribute was scheduled to air today anyway, but is given added poignancy after the comedian died on December 11, at the age of 99. The film draws on rare archive footage and candid interviews to celebrate the Scottish legend's enduring legacy. BBC Scotland, 10.30pm

THE GRAHAM NORTON SHOW: Guests include Carey Mulligan and Tim Key talking about the indie comedy film The Ballad Of Wallis Island; and Laura Dern and Will Arnett chat about starring together in Is This Thing On?, the drama based on John Bishop's story of finding new purpose in life through stand-up. Get a preview of what they said here. BBC One, 10.30pm

QUEEN OF THE NEW YEAR: Sketch show written by Greg Hemphill and Robert Florence and featuring Kirsty Wark, Barbara Rafferty, Clive Russell, Darren Dowling, Gavin Jon Wright and more .BBC One Scotland, 11pm

THE SQUID: SKETCH A MINUTE: The Manchester-based sketch group. Zoe Freeman, Jack Holding and Liam Shaw make their Radio 4 debut. Radio 4, 11.15pm

Thursday January 1

BILLY CONNOLLY: A LIFE IN MUSIC: Gary Innes celebrates the musical life of the Big Yin, from his roots in Glasgow's folk scene and beyond. BBC Radio Scotland, 9am.

THIS CULTURAL LIFE: Ricky Gervais: The comedian talks to John Wilson about his creative influences as his latest special hits Netflix. Radio 4, 11am

DAVE ALLEN: THE SIT-DOWN STAND-UP: A documentary exploring the comedian's career and legacy with collaborators Jacqueline Clarke and Sabina Franklyn and celebrity fans including Jimmy Tarbuck, John Lloyd, Stewart Lee and Adil Ray. 5, 9pm

MRS. BROWN'S BOYS: Brendan O'Carroll's show limps on with Agnes and the gang preparing for an incoming storm. BBC One, 10.05pm

SHEDITES: It's followed by this pilot featuring both O'Carroll and Paddy Houlihan, who plays Dermot in Mrs Brown's Boys. The show is set in an Irish village and based around the sanctuary of the shed, where ‘men can make themselves useful building and repairing things’. Jon Petrie, the BBC’s director of comedy has said: ‘Paddy has a real feel for character-led humour that properly lands. Shedites is a warm, charming and funny comedy special.’ BBC One, 10.35pm

Friday January 2

TASKMASTER NEW YEAR'S TREAT: For the first time, the New Year's Treat spans two episodes as Big Zuu, Jill Scott, Rose Ayling-Ellis, Sam Ryder and Susie Dent compete in Alex Horne's ridiculous challenges in an attempt to impress Taskmaster Greg Davies. How will they fare when they're asked to prod a dangerous animal? What will they do when they're presented with a case of dice? And which one of them will spend 20 minutes sweating over a foot pump? Part two is at the same time tomorrow Channel 4, 9pm

Saturday January 3

THE NEWS QUIZ: Andy Zaltzman presents a 'best of' 2025… a year not especially associated with being the best of anything news-wise. Radio 4, 6.30pm

CHRISTOPHER BIGGINS REMEMBERS... RENTAGHOST: Does what it says in the title as the panto legend looks back at the classic kids' comedy series.BBC Four, 7pm

THE ARTS HOUR COMEDY SPECIAL: Presenter Nikki Bedi and Malawian comedian Daliso Chaponda host an international line-up of stand-up.: Norwegian comedian Thor Stenhaug, Nigerian stand-up Ayoade Bamgboye, South African Indian comic Kaneez Surka, Greek comedian George Zacharopoulos, Singaporean stand-up Jin Hao Li and American comic Kemah Bob. BBC World Service, 8pm

Published: 28 Dec 2025