The best of the week's comedy on TV, radio and streaming

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

Sunday May 10

ZERO STARS: Roisin Conaty and Sara Pascoe take a badly reviewed train to Bulgaria to see the summer solstice celebrations, trying graffiti, walking over hot coals and arm Wrestling locals. TLC, 9pm.

Monday May 11

THE UNBELIEVABLE TRUTH: David Mitchell hosts this Tony Hawks, Zoe Lyons, Mark Steel and Fern Brady tackling subjects including words, bears, the French and mushrooms. BBC Radio 4, 6:30pm.

Tuesday May 12

NATURE TABLE: Joining Sue Perkins are comedian Felicity Ward, science writer Jules Howard, zoologist Lucy Cooke and ethnobotanist James Wong. BBC Radio 4, 6:30pm.

THE WAY OUT: Looking like it's trying to fill a Taskmaster-shaped hole, this escape room challenge shows pits Ed Gamble, Chloe Petts, Lou Sanders against Nish Kumar, Amy Annette and David O'Doherty. In episode one, they are Stranded out at sea, where they must catch enough fish, solve slippery clues and stay afloat long enough to reel in a victory. It's hosted by Mel Giedroyc. Read an interview with team captains Gamble and Kumar here and with Mel here. U&Dave, 9pm.

Wednesday May 13

JOHN TOTHILL FORGIVES YOUR SINS: A new stand-up special from the hedonistic John Tothill takes aim at self-improvement culture – celebrating vices, making a case for debauchery and offering absolution for our sins. BBC Radio 4, 6:30pm.

Thursday May 14

MISGUIDED: This new Comedy Blap pilot revolves around the rebellious Rhiannon (Lauren Morais), who is forced to join a deeply uncool Girl Guide group, where she reluctantly befriends straight-A student Kate, hormone-addled Libby and the permanently unimpressed Nisha. Also stars Nerys Amber Stocks, Meg Alexandra, Nia Gandhi, Sarah Hadland, Mike Bubbins and Elis James. Channel 4 digital channels.

Friday May 15

HAVE I GOT NEWS FOR YOU: Victoria Coren Mitchell hosts with Roisin Conaty and Hull MP Karl Turner – recently suspended from Labour for criticising Sir Keir Starmer – as the guest panellists. BBC One, 9pm

SMOGGIE QUEENS: The second series of the Sitcom based around a group of drag queens in Middlesbrough kicks off with a double bill. It opens with Dickie, Mam, Lucinda and Sal throwing a surprise coming-out party for Stewart at Keith's World of Carpets. In episode two, the queens get Stewart ready for his first-ever date and invite themselves along as well. Starring creator Phil Dunning, Mark Benton, Alexandra Mardell, Elijah Young and Patsy Lowe. BBC3, 10pm.

Saturday May 16

SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE: Ncuti Gatwa hosts the final episode of this series of Saturday Night Live UK, which – wonderfully – was renewed this week for a second, longer, run starting the autumn. The former Doctor Who will be joined by indie pop star Holly Humberstone. Sky, 10pm

Published: 10 May 2026