Comedy highlights of the week

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TV: It's survived cancellations before, but this time it really is the end for Futurama, after ten universe-trotting series. The animation signs off with an episode first broadcast in the States in September 2013 with Fry, Leela and Bender heading to the moon, where they made their first delivery together – and the hapless Fry finally popping a long overdue question to a certain purple-haired cyclops. Sky 1, 6.30pm

Monday January 26

LIVE IN GLASGOW: It's the first of three 'Nous Sommes Charlie' benefits at the Stand Comedy Clubs this week, in aid of the victims of the Paris terrorist attacks and in support of the principles of free speech. Tonight's gig features Des Clarke, Susan Calman and Fred MacAulay among others. Gavin Webster and Martin Mor are on the bill in Newcastle tomorrow, and Dylan Moran headlines in Edinburgh on Wednesday.

LIVE IN LONDON: Meanwhile the Glasgow Comedy Festival comes to London with a post-Burns Night launch at the Leicester Square Theatre. Stewart Lee, Richard Herring, Simon Munnery and Janey Godley are among those on the bill.

LIVE IN LONDON: This Comedian is a gig in which stand-ups including Sara Pascoe, Katherine Ryan and James Acaster talk about what it means to be a comedian. Held at the West End's Duchess Theatre, it's a fundraiser for photographer Idil Sukan - whose images have graced many an Edinburgh poster - as she puts together the money to stage an exhibition of comics' portraits next month.

LIVE IN LONDON: Dane Baptiste earned himself a best newcomer nod at Edinburgh last year for this deft debut, Citizen Dane, transferring experience acquired on the black circuit into a confident Fringe show about not really fitting in. Review.

Tuesday January 27

LIVE IN LONDON: The ever-inventive Pajama Men are back at the Soho Theatre with a mix of classic bits, new material and improvised tangents they call their Pterodactyl Nights - from tonight till Saturday.

LIVE IN LONDON: There's a very strong line-up at the 99 Club in Leicester Square tonight, featuring the rightly acclaim-drenched quartet of James Acaster, Nish Kumar, Romesh Ranganathan and John Robins, who comperes.

Thursday January 29

TV: Charlie Brooker's Weekly Wipe returns for a new six-part series. That should be all you need to know to set your Sky Plus. BBC Two, 10pm.

Friday January 30

LIVE IN DURHAM: Arthur Smith hosts a House Of Fun variety night at the Gala Theatre, introducing mentalist Pete Heat and sketch duo Shirley & Shirley

LIVE IN BRIGHTON: Richard Gadd brings Breaking Gadd, his intense, twisted whodunit from the edge of sanity to the Caroline of Brunswick for a one-night stand. Review.

LIVE IN LONDON A nicely diverse bill in the swanky surrounds of Amused Moose Soho tonight, with inventive one-line craftsman Adam Hess, posh-boy fretting with Hal Cruttenden and the theatrical mania of Phil Nichol, all MCed by Alex Zane.

Saturday January 31

TV: Family Guy creator Seth MacFarlane had a successful foray into film with Ted, about the boozy, drug-taking, foul-mouthed teddy bear who remained Mark Wahlberg's friend into adulthood. Tonight it gets its terrestrial TV debut. Channel 4, 9pm.

RADIO: 4 Extra Stands Up returns with a new batch of comedians, recorded at the Stand in Edinburgh. Host Richard Melvin introduces Alun Cochrane, Harriet Dyer, Jo Caulfield and Gary Little. Radio 4 Extra, 10pm.

Published: 25 Jan 2015