Current Comedy Series

Here's a list of the British comedy series currently in the schedules. These comedies are listed alphabetically to help you easily find the show you're interested in. To see episodes in broadcast order, view our schedule

8 Out Of 10 Cats. Image shows from L to R: Jimmy Carr, Sean Lock, Jon Richardson. Image credit: Zeppotron.

TV Comedy8 Out Of 10 Cats

Next new episode: Friday 18th May @ 9pm, C4.

Episode 13.4: Jimmy Carr once again oversees the disputes and deliberations on the topical events that set the nation's chins wagging as Jon Richardson and Sean Lock are joined by famous faces from the world of comedy, entertainment and showbiz.

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A League Of Their Own. Image shows from L to R: Jack Whitehall, Andrew Flintoff, Mo Farah, David Walliams, James Corden, Clare Balding, Jamie Redknapp. Image credit: CPL Productions.

TV ComedyA League Of Their Own

Next new episode: Friday 18th May @ 9pm, Sky1.

Episode 5.5: This week, 5,000m world champion Mo Farah, funnyman David Walliams and TV presenter Clare Balding are thrown into the thick of the action.

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Alan Carr: Chatty Man. Alan Carr. Image credit: Open Mike Productions.

TV ComedyAlan Carr: Chatty Man

Next new episode: Friday 18th May @ 10pm, C4.

Episode 8.4, Kim Kardashian, Sean Lock, Jon Richardson, Nelly Furtado: US TV star Kim Kardashian pops in for a chat, 8 Out of 10 Cats team captains Sean Lock and Jon Richardson join Alan to talk about Channel 4's Comedy Gala, and musical guest Nelly Furtado performs her new single Big Hoops.

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Believe It!. Richard (Richard Wilson).

Radio ComedyBelieve It!

Next new episode: Wednesday 23rd May @ 11:30am, Radio 4.

Episode 3, Boots: Richard Wilson narrates his fictional autobiography, based on glimmers of truth.

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Births, Deaths And Marriages. Malcolm Fox (David Schneider).

Radio ComedyBirths, Deaths And Marriages

Starts: Friday 25th May @ 11:30am, Radio 4.

Episode 1: Chief registrar Malcolm is a stickler for rules and regulations in a Local Authority Register Office, where the staff deal with the three greatest events in anybody's life.

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Britain Unzipped. Image shows from L to R: Greg James, Russell Kane. Image credit: Talkback.

TV ComedyBritain Unzipped

Next new episode: Tuesday 29th May @ 9pm, BBC3.

Episode 5: Greg James and Russell Kane, along with a special guest, take a look at British behaviour and reveal what really goes on behind closed doors and inside our heads.

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Cardinal Burns. Image shows from L to R: Seb Cardinal, Dustin Demri-Burns. Image credit: Left Bank Pictures.

TV ComedyCardinal Burns

Next new episode: Tuesday 22nd May @ 10:30pm, E4.

Episode 3: There's a visit to Kookyville - a comic take on American indie films; Charlie and New Guy get flirty at the company board meeting; and then there's The Burning Man - the most terrifying magic stunt ever performed on a comedy sketch show.

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The Castle. Sir John Woodstock (James Fleet). Image credit: Pozzitive Productions.

Radio ComedyCastle, The

Next new episode: Monday 21st May @ 9am, BBC R4E.

Episode 4.2: Someone, or something, is hacking into peoples' private conversations and Master Henry could end up in jail. Meanwhile Lady Anne has taken to nuzzling De Warenne's trusty War Horse.

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Channel 4's Comedy Gala. Lee Evans. Image credit: Open Mike Productions.

TV ComedyChannel 4's Comedy Gala

Returns: Sunday 20th May @ 9pm, C4.

Episode 3.1, Comedy Gala 2012: Channel 4's Comedy Gala returns for a third year as some of the nation's best-known and most-loved comedy stars share the stage for this iconic charity event.

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The Comedy Café. Janice Forsyth.

Radio ComedyComedy Café, The

Next new episode: Friday 18th May @ 1:15pm, Radio Scot.

Episode Twenty: Janice Forsyth taps into the funny business in Scotland and worldwide.

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Dara O Briain: School Of Hard Sums. Image shows from L to R: Dara O'Briain, Marcus du Sautoy. Image credit: Fujisankei Productions.

TV ComedyDara O Briain: School Of Hard Sums

Next new episode: Monday 21st May @ 8pm, Dave.

Episode 6: Dara O'Briain examines how maths saves lives. He has comedian Alex Horne on hand to help him.

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Episodes. Matt (Matt LeBlanc). Image credit: Hat Trick Productions.

TV ComedyEpisodes

Next new episode: Friday 18th May @ 10pm, BBC2.

Episode 2.2: Matt misses his 'bromance' with Sean and tries to rekindle their friendship by buying him the sports car of his dreams. But Sean is not willing to forgive or forget that easily.

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Fighting Talk. Colin Murray. Image credit: World's End Productions.

Radio ComedyFighting Talk

Next new episode: Saturday 19th May @ 11am, Five Live.

Episode 9.42: Colin Murray is judge and jury, as a panel of experts try to win points for punditry on the week's sports stories.

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God Save The Queens.

TV ComedyGod Save The Queens

Starts: Thursday 31st May @ 8pm, Sky Atlantic.

Episode 1: Sky Atlantic HD celebrates six decades of flamboyant, beloved and iconic gay performers in this factual series.

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The Graham Norton Show. Graham Norton. Image credit: So Television.

TV ComedyGraham Norton Show, The

Next new episode: Friday 18th May @ 10:35pm, BBC1.

Episode 11.6, Will Smith, Gary Barlow, Sir Tom Jones: The guests on Graham's sofa this week are Hollywood star Will Smith, who stars in new film Men In Black III; Take That's Gary Barlow, who is discussing the Jubilee Celebration Concert; and music legend Sir Tom Jones, who chats and performs Hot or Miss.

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Grandma's House. Simon (Simon Amstell). Image credit: Tiger Aspect Productions.

TV ComedyGrandma's House

Next new episode: Thursday 17th May @ 10pm, BBC2.

Episode 2.5, The Day Simon Found Himself Back On The Path To Fulfilment And Joy: Tanya is thrilled when Simon finally makes his big TV comeback, albeit a short interview to promote his play. Simon is starting to feel validated as an artist - however, a tiny off-the-cuff comment he made about an opera singer's tumour has been picked up by a popular newspaper.

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Have I Got News For You. Image shows from L to R: Ian Hislop, Paul Merton. Image credit: Hat Trick Productions.

TV ComedyHave I Got News For You

Next new episode: Friday 18th May @ 9pm, BBC1.

Episode 43.6: BAFTA nominated actress and comedian Kathy Burke is joined by defeated Labour mayoral candidate Ken Livingstone and actor and comedian Joe Wilkinson for the topical comedy quiz.

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Horrible Histories. Image shows from L to R: Mathew Baynton, Martha Howe-Douglas, Laurence Rickard. Image credit: Lion Television.

TV ComedyHorrible Histories

Next new episode: Friday 18th May @ 5:30pm, CBBC.

Episode 4.10: William the Conqueror has some trouble conquering the town of Ely; Greek philosopher Diogenes reveals his disgusting tactic for getting rid of people he doesn't like; a Saxon joins a modern dating agency, and there is a surprise in store for the people on Victorian Wife Swap.

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It Is Rocket Science!. Helen Keen. Image credit: Claes Gellerbrink.

Radio ComedyIt Is Rocket Science!

Next new episode: Wednesday 23rd May @ 11pm, Radio 4.

Episode 2.2: Helen Keen looks at the power of the imagination to inspire some of the most creative and least likely of space endeavours - featuring un-dead astronauts, a nuclear-bomb-powered-flying-hotel and the British Space Programme.

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Just A Minute. Image shows from L to R: Nicholas Parsons, Paul Merton. Image credit: British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC).

Radio ComedyJust A Minute

Next new episode: Monday 21st May @ 6:30pm, Radio 4.

Episode 63.2: Nicholas Parsons presents the long-running panel game. Graham Norton, Paul Merton, Gyles Brandreth and Alun Cochrane talk on subjects including Smells, Graffiti, and The Importance of Eyebrows.

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Keith Lemon's LemonAid. Keith Lemon (Leigh Francis). Image credit: TalkbackThames.

TV ComedyKeith Lemon's LemonAid

Next new episode: Saturday 19th May @ 6:15pm, ITV1.

Episode 6: This week, celebrity helper Louis Walsh pops in, The Saturdays put Keith and one lucky audience member through their paces in a unique performance, and the whole audience has the chance to win prizes in the gravity-defying game Lemon Drops.

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Kevin Bridges: What's The Story?. Kevin Bridges. Image credit: Open Mike Productions.

TV ComedyKevin Bridges: What's The Story?

Returns: Saturday 19th May @ 10:30pm, BBC1.

Episode 7, Kevin Bridges - The Story So Far: Filmed in May 2010 at Glasgow's SECC Arena, this special sees comedian Kevin Bridges perform in front of a sold-out crowd of 10,000 fans, with his unique brand of social commentary, astute observations and sharp one-liners.

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Kind Hearts And Coronets: Like Father, Like Daughter. The Gascoyne Family (Alistair McGowan).

Radio ComedyKind Hearts And Coronets: Like Father, Like Daughter

Will be broadcast: Saturday 19th May @ 2:30pm, Radio 4.

Episode 1: Radio sequel to the classic murderous comedy. Unity Holland (Natalie Walter) kills her way to earldom by dispatching members of the Gascoyne family (all played by Alistair McGowan).

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The Matt Lucas Awards. Matt Lucas. Image credit: John Stanley Productions.

TV ComedyMatt Lucas Awards, The

Next new episode: Tuesday 22nd May @ 10:35pm, BBC1.

Episode 7, Highlights Special: Matt Lucas presents all his favourite bits from his very own awards ceremony - the impeccably-titled 'Lucases' - that recognises the achievements other shows overlook.

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Morgan Spurlock's New Britannia. Morgan Spurlock. Image credit: Thumbs Up Productions.

TV ComedyMorgan Spurlock's New Britannia

Next new episode: Monday 21st May @ 10:10pm, Sky Atlantic.

Episode 8: Morgan Spurlock is having a chuckle at our funny side. He's joined in the studio by comedians Doug Benson and Jon Richardson and radio presenter Sara Cox.

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The News Quiz. Sandi Toksvig. Image credit: British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC).

Radio ComedyNews Quiz, The

Next new episode: Friday 18th May @ 6:30pm, Radio 4.

Episode 77.7: A satirical review of the week's news, chaired by Sandi Toksvig. With Jeremy Hardy, Mark Steel, Fred Macaulay and Bridget Christie.

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Not Going Out. Image shows from L to R: Lucy (Sally Bretton), Lee (Lee Mack), Tim (Tim Vine). Image credit: Avalon Television.

TV ComedyNot Going Out

Next new episode: Friday 18th May @ 9:30pm, BBC1.

Episode 5.6, Drunk: After Lucy suffers a mild indiscretion whilst drunk and claims to have no memory of the event, she and Lee embark on an experiment with a bottle of home-made potato hooch to prove once and for all that you can remember what happens when you're mashed.

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The Ricky Gervais Show. Image shows from L to R: Stephen Merchant, Ricky Gervais. Image credit: Media Rights Capital.

TV ComedyRicky Gervais Show, The

Next new episode: Tuesday 22nd May @ 11:30pm, C4.

Episode 3.3: Tonight's episode uses previously unreleased audio and includes a story about Karl failing to report an armed robbery.

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Russell Howard's Good News. Russell Howard. Image credit: Avalon Television.

TV ComedyRussell Howard's Good News

Next new episode: Thursday 17th May @ 9pm, BBC3.

Episode 6.6: Russell Howard once again offers his distinctive take on what has happened in the world this week, with an energetic and entertaining look at the news stories that have dominated the media and caught his eye.

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So Wrong It's Right. Charlie Brooker.

Radio ComedySo Wrong It's Right

Next new episode: Wednesday 23rd May @ 6:30pm, Radio 4.

Episode 3.2: Charlie Brooker hosts the comedy panel show that seeks the finest wrong answers.

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Stand Up For The Week. Jon Richardson. Image credit: Open Mike Productions.

TV ComedyStand Up For The Week

Next new episode: Friday 18th May @ 11:10pm, C4.

Episode 4.4: Stand Up For The Week is back to take a humourous and no-holds-barred alternative look at the big stories of the week, including the news, politics, sport and showbiz shenanigans.

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Starlings. Image shows from L to R: Bell (Rebecca Night), Gravy (John Dagleish). Image credit: Baby Cow Productions.

TV ComedyStarlings

Next new episode: Sunday 20th May @ 8pm, Sky1.

Episode 2: Chests are puffed with pride as Charlie joins the family business and sets off for work with Terry. Uncle Lodz makes his debut at a local art exhibition as well.

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Strap In - It's Clever Peter. Image shows from L to R: Richard Bond, William Hartley, Edward Eales-White. Image credit: Pozzitive Productions.

Radio ComedyStrap In - It's Clever Peter

Next new episode: Wednesday 23rd May @ 11:15pm, Radio 4.

Episode 2: Sketches include a health and safety blow dart, a killer whale and a souffle.

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Tidal Talk From The Rockpool.

Radio ComedyTidal Talk From The Rockpool

A current comedy programme.

Radio series written by Lynne Truss in which residents of the rocky shore reveal the truth about life between the tides.

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Tom Wrigglesworth's Open Letters. Tom Wrigglesworth. Image credit: British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC).

Radio ComedyTom Wrigglesworth's Open Letters

Next new episode: Thursday 17th May @ 6:30pm, Radio 4.

Episode 2.3, Compensation Culture: Tom Wrigglesworth delivers an open letter to Ken Clarke MP and asks if compensation culture is actually directly opposed to the theory of evolution.

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Tonight. Rory Bremner. Image credit: Unique Productions.

Radio ComedyTonight

Next new episode: Thursday 17th May @ 11pm, Radio 4.

Episode 2.2: Rory Bremner and the team return for another series of Tonight, the topical satire show that digs that bit deeper into national and international politics.

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The Unforgettable.... Image credit: North One Television.

TV ComedyUnforgettable..., The

Next new episode: Wednesday 23rd May @ 7:30pm, ITV1.

Episode 5.7, Dudley Moore: A tribute to Dudley Moore, who is best known for being part of a double act with Peter Cook and as an unlikely Hollywood star.

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Very Important People. Image shows from L to R: Morgana Robinson, Terry Mynott. Image credit: Running Bare Pictures.

TV ComedyVery Important People

Next new episode: Friday 18th May @ 9:30pm, C4.

Episode 4: Another episode of the show that mocks our beloved stars and satirises a culture bamboozled by trivia, gossip and regurgitated ideas.

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Vive La Revolution - Mark Steel. Mark Steel.

Radio ComedyVive La Revolution - Mark Steel

Starts: Saturday 19th May @ 10pm, BBC R4E.

Episode 1: Comedy and rebellion fuse with Mark Steel's amusing take on the history of the French Revolution.

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What's The Story?. Dan Mitchell.

Radio ComedyWhat's The Story?

Next new episode: Friday 18th May @ 7pm, Radio Wales.

Episode 6.7: Dan Mitchell takes a sideways look at the week's news in the Radio Wales panel show. He's joined by guests including Clint Edwards.

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With Nobbs On. David Nobbs. Image credit: Curtains For Radio.

Radio ComedyWith Nobbs On

Starts: Monday 21st May @ 11:30am, Radio 4.

Episode 1, From Badgers to Frost: A young David Nobbs realises there's more to writing a novel than just the title and TV fame beckons when cabs are sent to collect David's sketches for an iconic, groundbreaking satirical show.

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Would I Lie To You?. Image shows from L to R: David Mitchell, Rob Brydon, Lee Mack. Image credit: Zeppotron.

TV ComedyWould I Lie To You?

Next new episode: Friday 18th May @ 8:30pm, BBC1.

Episode 6.6: Lee Mack is joined by Bob Mortimer and Patsy Kensit and David Mitchell is joined by Greg Davies and Richard Osman.

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You Cannot Be Serious!. Alistair McGowan.

TV ComedyYou Cannot Be Serious!

Starts: Saturday 2nd June @ 7pm, ITV1.

ITV sport-satire in which impressionist Alistair McGowan finds the funny in the world of sport.

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