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

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

Monday August 24

JUST A MINUTE: Paul Merton, Gyles Brandreth, Lucy Porter and Rachel Parris take on the challenge…BBC Radio 4, 6:30pm.

Tuesday August 25

PAUL SINHA'S PERFECT PUB QUIZ: Paul Sinha puts trivia questions to his live audience in Canterbury built around the surprisingly tricky subject of the humble sandwich. BBC Radio 4, 6:30pm.

Wednesday August 26

BEST MEDICINE: Host Kiri Pritchard-McLean explores medical curiosities with comedians Alex Perry and Kate Cheka plus scientist Eleanor Stride covering seaweed underwear, bubbles and saunas. BBC Radio 4, 6:30pm.

Thursday August 27

EDINBURGH UNLOCKED: Comedian Mark Nelson returns with another round-up of some of the standout moments from this year's Edinburgh Fringe. BBC Scotland, 10:30pm.

Friday August 28

THE PEOPLE HAVE SPOKEN: Ian Smith's topical comedy pilot. BBC Radio 4, 6:30pm.

Saturday August 29

EDINBURGH COMEDY AWARDS: Bringing some of the best comedy from the Fringe, just hours after the winner of the most significant award in live comedy is announced. BBC Radio 4, 11pm

Published: 23 Aug 2026