The funny side of immigration | The best of the week's comedy on TV, radio and on demand

The funny side of immigration

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.

Sunday February 15

MOCK THE WEEK: This week’s panel is Hugh Dennis, Katherine Ryan, Sara Pascoe, Glenn Moore and Sarah Keyworth plus regular Rhys James. See some preview clips here. TLC, 9pm

Monday February 16

JUST A MINUTE: Joining Sue Perkins tonight are Gyles Brandreth, Josie Lawrence, Desiree Burch and Emma Sidi. BBC Radio 4, 6:30pm.

WOULD I LIE TO YOU?: A rare Monday night edition of the panel show, bounced from its usual Friday slot due to coverage of the FA Cup. The episode features Jason Isaacs, Gbemisola Ikumelo, Richard Osman and Hannah Cockroft as guests. 8:30pm, BBC One

Tuesday February 17

YOU HEARD IT HERE FIRST:Panel show about sounds hosted by Chris McCausland, this week featuring Rhys James, Roisin Conaty, Zoe Lyons and Nabil Abdulrashid. BBC Radio 4, 6:30pm.

Wednesday February 18

SLIM'S GUIDE TO LIFE: New stand-up show in which Slim looks back over his eventful past over six episodes, starting with his first decade - avoiding chores, sibling rivalry and going on the run. BBC Radio 4, 11pm.

HOW NOT TO BE CRINGE WITH Finlay Christie AND Kyrah Gray: The comics – with the aid of Andrew Mensah – present a guide to navigating the modern world without embarrassing yourself. BBC Radio 4, 11:15pm.

Friday February 20

BREAKING THE NEWS: The topical panel show hosted by Des Clarke returns BBC Radio Scotland, 1:30pm.

THE LAST LEG: Bridget Christie, Aisling Bea and Chloe Petts discuss the week's news with Adam Hills, Josh Widdicombe and Alex Brooker. Channel 4, 10pm

Saturday February 21

YOU'RE DEAD TO ME Comedy history show in which host Greg Jenner is joined by comedian Paul Sinha and expert Dr David Veevers  to talk about the global history of spices and the spice trade. BBC Radio 4, 10am.

THE JONATHAN ROSS SHOW: Jack Whitehall is one of the guests, alongside Patrick Dempsey and Self Esteem.  9:25pm, ITV1

SIKISA'S BORDER CONTROL Stand-up and immigration solicitor Sikisa walks the audience through different immigration cases in this Radio 4 pilot. BBC Radio 4, 11:00pm.

Published: 15 Feb 2026

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