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

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

Sunday May 31

ZERO STARS: In the final episode of the series, Roisin Conaty and Sara Pascoe make their way to Loch Ness, where many disappointed visitors complain they never spotted the monster. TLC, 9pm.

Monday June 1

THE UNBELIEVABLE TRUTH: David Mitchell's panel game this week features Tony Hawks, Zoe Lyons, Mark Steel and Fern Brady talking about sausages, fish, table tennis and butterflies. BBC Radio 4, 6:30pm.

Tuesday June 2

ONE PERSON FOUND THIS HELPFUL: Frank Skinner's guests are Jo Caulfield, Lily Phillips, Simon Evans and John Tothill, fresh from Have I Got News For You. BBC Radio 4, 6:30pm.

Wednesday June 3

COMEDY AGAINST LIVING MISERABLY: The 2020 awareness-raising stand-up special, which originally aired on the Dave channel, drops on Channel 4. Hosted and headlined by Joel Dommett, it features Kiri Pritchard-McLean, John Robins and Judi Love.

Thursday June 4

KIRI'S COMEDY CLUB: Kiri Pritchard-McLean's showcase for Welsh comedy talent returns for a new series, opening with an interview with comedy actor and writer Steve Speirs. BBC Radio Wales, 6:30pm.

MAKE THAT MOVIE: In this episode of Sam Campbell's unhinged new show, two teenagers want to make a film for their history teacher – an expert on the local bog man – imagining what it would be like if she could go to prom with him. It's followed by an episode based around no-hope football club Gurnsfield United. Number one fan Ewin wants to see them win a game, if only on the big screen, but how will they do it? With the help of a magical woodland creature called The Yooglet. Channel 4, 10:00pm.

Friday June 5

HAVE I GOT NEWS FOR YOU: Michael Gove will make his debut, which is likely to give Ian Hislop plenty to talk about… David Tennant hosts, with Chloe Petts making her fourth appearance on the programme. BBC One, 9pm

Saturday June 6

ONLY AN EXCUSE?: A celebration of the comedy sketch show that was broadcast on BBC One in Scotland on Hogmanay from 1993 to 2020. Written by and starring Jonathan Watson. BBC Radio Scotland, 5pm.

Published: 31 May 2026