Michael McIntyre's Comedy Roadshow

For a simple stand-up comedy show that's extremely patchy (generally the bits with McIntyre are funny, the rest are hit and miss), this has had impressive viewing figures. Could be the pull of the impish McIntyre or just that the conveyor belt of comics rolls past so quickly, there's no time to get bored. The Roadshow is in Brighton this week, where McIntyre gleefully skips around the stage before launching into a full-throttle set of observations about the town and a spot of ad-libbing as a result of his chat with audience member Sally Gunnell. There are loads of holiday-related gags along the lines of "Why do airports have a terminal? That's not a word you want to hear when you're getting on a plane" from McIntyre and headline act Al Murray. Inspired by a physics student in the audience, the pub landlord explains why planes can't really fly - a routine that runs the gamut of aviation history from the Wright Brothers to the Battle of Britain. But best guest comic for me is Jo Caulfield whose dry take on life is wickedly funny.

The quality of the stand-up comedians in the series has been so high that it isn't a question of one being better than another - it just boils down to which one you happen to like the most. My personal favourite tonight was Jon Richardson, mocking his own nerdy appearance and funny voice. "This is not a voice that will accentuate a sexual experience," he squeaks. Jo Caulfield discusses her mates ("Every woman has a slutty friend. And if you can't think who it is, it's you"); Micky Flanagan recalls the academic shortcomings of his East End comprehensive ("No kid from this school has ever gone on to drive a van"); and Al Murray's pub landlord explains the existence of God.