The week's comedy on TV, radio and streaming

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

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MICHAEL MCINTYRE'S 25TH YEAR STAND-UP SPECIAL: Celebrating exactly what the title says, this stand-up show dropped on YouTube last week.

Sunday June 7

MOCK THE WEEK: Dara Ó Briain returns with a new series of topical chat and comedy games, taking a satirical look at the week's biggest news stories. Featuring Rhys James, Ed Gamble, Laura Lexx, Sara Pascoe, Josh Pugh and Ahir Shah. Watch some preview clips here. TLC, 9pm.

Monday June 8

LAUREL AND HARDY: The comedy duo return to Talking Pictures TV for the first time in three years with a series of films and shorts to mark the centenary of the legendary duo signing their first contracts with Hollywood mogul Hal Roach. It starts with 1930 short Brats at 11.05 today, in which the comedians play themselves and their own children. Tomorrow at the same time it's Below Zero, from the same year, in which they play street musicians struggling to earn money on a cold winter day; on Wednesday at 10.05 it's The Laurel-Hardy Murder Case, also from 1930, and on Thursday at 11.20am it's the rare 1929 comedy routine The Magicians in which they play inept conjurers. Talking Pictures TV.

I'M SORRY I HAVEN'T A CLUE: The self-styled antidote to panel games returns. This episode comes from the Brighton Dome, with Jack Dee giving Richard Coles, Tony Hawks and married comics Rachel Parris and Marcus Brigstocke silly things to do, with Colin Sell at the piano. BBC Radio 4, 6:30pm.

ALICE AND STEVE: This age-gap 'wrong com' stars Nicola Walker as Alice, who is devastated when her best pal Steve (Jemaine Clement) starts dating her 26-year-old daughter Izzy (Topol Margalith) – causing their friendship to devolve into an all-out feud. Disney+

G'WED: The comedy about working-class Liverpool teenagers returns. In the first episode of series three, Reece's life spirals as Disneyland Darren resurfaces, his mum starts dating Mr Dunn and a forced collaboration with The Brimble leads to unexpected consequences. Starring Dylan Thomas-Smith, Jake Kenny-Byrne, Max Ainsworth, Dominic Murphy and Zak Douglas. ITV2, 10:35pm.

Tuesday June 9

ONE PERSON FOUND THIS HELPFUL: Frank Skinner's guests this week are Rajiv Karia, Scott Bennett, Bella Hull and Laura Smyth, learning about fat necks, ice sculptures and the most fun you can have sweating in a boiler suit. BBC Radio 4, 6:30pm.

Wednesday June 10

THE BIG IDEA: In this new four-part spoof podcast, Alistair Green welcomes into the studio some of the most successful entrepreneurs in the country. The first guest is Matt Matthews, who has caused quite the stir since he burst onto the scene with his viral video #TastesLikePiss, and has since gone on to build a behemoth of a craft beer brand - Punk Squirrel IPA - which is currently valued at £540 million, despite questions over how he treats his staff. What could that possibly be inspired by? BBC Radio 4

Thursday June 11

KIRI'S COMEDY CLUB: Kiri Pritchard-McLean hosts a showcase from the Machynlleth Comedy Festival, featuring Sean McLoughlin, Seeta Wrightson, Hasan Al-Habib and Morgan Rees. BBC Radio Wales, 6:30pm.

TASKMASTER: It's the grand final of the series, with one of Amy Gledhill, Armando Iannucci, Joel Dommett, Kumail Nanjiani and Joanna Page claiming Greg Davies's golden head. Channel 4, 9pm.

MAKE THAT MOVIE: This week Sam Campbell and his team (including Lara Ricote, Aaron Chen and Helen Bauer) help loyal chauffeur Kabir celebrate his hard-working boss. Channel 4, 10pm.

Friday June 12

DEAD RINGERS: The long-running satirical impressionist show returns with Jon Culshaw, Jan Ravens, Duncan Wisbey and Lewis MacLeod among the performers. BBC Radio 4, 6:30pm.

Published: 7 Jun 2026