Piglets back for series 2

The week's comedy on TV, radio and on demand

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

Monday January 12

RICHARD OSMAN HOUSE OF GAMES:, Adam Buxton is on the panel this week with Black Ops star Hammed Animashaun, television and radio presenter Lisa Snowdon and sketch comedian Lorna Watson – best known for her double act with Ingrid Oliver, aka Mrs Richard Osman… BBC2, 60pm.

THE UNBELIEVABLE TRUTH: David Mitchell invites Ian Smith, Lucy Porter, Maisie Adam and Ed Byrne to talk on names, rodents, death and chocolate. Radio 4, 6:30pm

A LEAGUE OF THEIR OWN ROAD TRIP: MEXICO: Jamie Redknapp, Mo Gilligan, Jill Scott and Micah Richards set out on an adventure… Sky Max, 9:00pm.

MORTIMER & WHITEHOUSE: GONE FISHING: Paul, Bob and Ted travel to the Hampshire Avon in search of roach. BBC2, 10:00pm.

Tuesday January 13

YOU HEARD IT HERE FIRST: A panel of comedians are challenged a series of audio-led rounds in the third series of Chris McCausland’s show. Amy Gledhill, Luke McQueen, Angela Barnes and Kiell Smith-Bynoe guest. Radio 4, 6:30pm.

QI: Series W continue with McCausland, Zoe Lyons and Ed Byrne joining Alan Davies for a wet and windy episode. BBC2, 9pm.

LIVE AT THE APOLLO: With Desiree Burch, Suzi Ruffell and Finlay Christie.. BBC2, 9:45pm.

THE DUKE: Jim Broadbent stars as a man who steals a painting from the National Gallery in this film, based on a true story. BBC2, 11:00pm.

Wednesday January 14

DOCTORS ON HOLD: This new series from Tony Gardner and GP/comedian Phil Hammond revolves around two doctors who talk over the phone in a struggling GP surgery. The writers. star alongside Mina Anwar, Anna Crilly and Alana Ramsey. Radio 4, 11pm.

Thursday January 15

ROB AND ROMESH VS: The comedians spend time with Team GB ahead of the Winter Olympics Sky Max, 9:00pm.

MAISIE ADAM: APPRAISAL: Stand-up special from Maisie Adam, looking back at her comedy career so far. Sky Comedy, 9:00pm.

PIGLETS: The sitcom set in a fictional police training college returns for a second series, albeit on ITV2 rather than the main channel. The first run attracted a complaint from the Police Federation, who said the sitcom's title was offensive, and mixed reviews. It comes from Green Wing creator Victoria Pile and the tone is silly. The cast includes Mark Heap, Sarah Parish and Rebecca Humphries, ITV2, 10:05pm.

Friday January 16

WOULD I LIE TO YOU?: Rob Brydon, Lee Mack and David Mitchell are joined by Meera Syal, Henning Wehn, Martine McCutcheon and Gary Wilmot. BBC1, 7:30pm.

8 OUT OF 10 CATS DOES COUNTDOWN: Jimmy Carr hosts as Jon Richardson and Judi Love take on Rob Beckett and Katherine Parkinson. Channel 4, 9:00pm.

TASKMASTER: TASKMASTERCLASS: Greg Davies and Alex Horne narrate a clips package. Channel 4, 10:00pm.