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

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

Sunday February 8

SMALL PROPHETS: Mackenzie Crook’s new comedy – he writes, directs and acts in it – stars Pearce Quigley as a man who turns to alchemy and homunculi in an attempt to learn what happened after his girlfriend disappeared. Crook’s said of the show: ‘I’ve also been fascinated by stories of ordinary people that something extraordinary happens to, and turns their life upside down.' The cast also includes  Sir Michael Palin, Lauren Patel, Sophie Willan and Jon Pointing. BBC Two, 10:00pm.

Monday February 9

JUST A MINUTE: Panellists Paul Merton, Cariad Lloyd, Rachel Parris and Paterson Joseph join host Sue Perkins. BBC Radio 4, 6:30pm

Tuesday February 10

ROY CLARKE REMEMBERS... OPEN ALL HOURS: The recently knighted sitcom writer Roy Clarke looks back on one of his best-loved creations, Open All Hours, and shares his memories of working with two comedy legends. BBC Four 7:30pm.

Wednesday February 11

THE MAKING OF Colin Hoult: In this one-off, based on his 2024 Edinburgh Fringe show, character comedian Colin Hoult explores how his bizarre family made him the man he is today. As a 45-year-old, he wonders if it's too late to do anything about it. BBC Radio 4, 6:30pm

ELEANOR & PALS: A pilot taped at Edinburgh’s Monkey Barrel features Eleanor Morton’s online characters, plus Zara Gladman as her alter-ego Aileen. BBC Radio 4, 11:15pm

MICHAEL PALIN REMEMBERS... NUMBER 27: Michael Palin shares memories of his 1988 screenplay for the drama Number 27 - one of his early post-Python solo ventures. It’s followed by a screening of the play, which revolves around 90-year-old Miss Barwick, who has lived peacefully in the same house all her life, that is until a young property developer arrives at her front door to make her an offer. .. BBC Four, 10:00pm.

Thursday February 12

HOW TO GET TO HEAVEN FROM BELFAST:  This new series from Derry Girls creator Lisa McGee. revolves around chaotic TV writer Saoirse,  stressed-out mother of three Robyn, and dependable, inhibited carer Dara, a tight-knit group since school. Now in their late 30s, they embark on a 'dark, dangerous and hilarious odyssey through Ireland and beyond' after the death of an estranged fourth member of the group. Roísín Gallagher plays Saoirse, Sinéad Keenan is Robyn and Caoilfhionn Dunne plays Dara, leading a cast that includes comedians Ardal O’Hanlon and Tom Basden. Netflix, from 6am.

BECOMING Victoria Wood: An intimate portrait of one of Britain's most beloved entertainers, this documentary – previously screened in cinemas – uncovers the formative experiences and private struggles that shaped Victoria Wood's career. Read our review here. U&Gold, 9:00pm.

Friday February 13

THE LAST LEG: Actor Brian Cox and singer Marcus Mumford pick over the week's news with Adam Hills, Josh Widdicombe and Alex Brooker. And there's music from Flo & Joan. Channel 4, 10:00pm.

Saturday February 14

YOU'RE DEAD TO ME: Greg Jenner is joined by Dr Moudhy Al-Rashid and comedian Marjolein Robertson to learn about the Epic of Gilgamesh, the famous Mesopotamian poem about myths and heroes. BBC Radio 4, 10:00am

FATIHA EL-GHORRI: A MATCH MADE INSHALLAH: Fatiha El-Ghorri is a 42-year-old, twice-divorced Muslim stand-up comedian but now she is looking for love and ready to date, And she wants us all to be her wingman. BBC Radio 4, 11:00pm

LADY CLEMENTINE'S LOOKING FOR LOVE: And in the second in a Valentines Day double bill, Regency wild card Lady Clementine (the creation of comic Rosalie Minnitt) embarks on a chaotic dating quest to find love in the modern world with neither sense nor sensibility. Could actor Charlie Rowe be her match? BBC Radio 4, 11:15pm

THE JONATHAN ROSS SHOW: Guests include comedians Alan Carr and Rob Beckett, who is joined by his author wife Lou. ITV1, 9:35pm.

Published: 8 Feb 2026