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

The week's comedy on TV and radio.

Sunday May 13

PIPPA EVANS GROWS UP: In this week's Stand Up Sunday slot, Pippa Evans - with the aid of her house band - learns how to stand up for herself in her bid to finally become a proper grown-up. Radio 4, 7.15pm. And there's more stand-up on Radio 4 Extra at 10.30pm when Kiri Pritchard-McLean hosts a selection of acts from Machynlleth Comedy Festival.

Tuesday May 15

THE WINDSORS ROYAL WEDDING SPECIAL: The OTT comedy returns for a one-off to celebrate the royal event of the year. Harry and Meghan are excited about their impending marriage, but must first introduce Charles to Meghan's mum. Wills is forced to protect his subjects from Windsor's evil Trampcatcher. And Camilla continues to stir up trouble… Read an interview with the actors behind Harry and Meghan here. Channel 4, 9pm

Wednesday May 16

JON RICHARDSON: ULTIMATE WORRIER: In his new show for Dave (straight after Taskmaster, which should give him a decent audience to inherit), Jon Richardson attempts to analyse every worry that's ever been had. Each week he's joined by comedians including Jack Dee, Romesh Ranganathan, Sara Pascoe, Rob Beckett, Jonathan Ross, Victoria Coren-Mitchell and wife Lucy Beaumont - as well as regulars Josh Widdicombe and Suzi Ruffell who will address worries around the home. Dave, 10pm

Thursday May 17

FUNNY YOU SHOULD ASK: Here's a radio comedy curio - a run of nine episodes from a 1978 panel game hosted by Peter Jones,and not heard since their original broadcast. In this first episode, comedians of the time Mike Burton, Derek Roy and Barry Took are quizzed about their comedy knowledge. Panellists featuring later in the series include Leslie Phillips, Bob Monkhouse and Beryl Reid.Radio 4 Extra, 9am.

Saturday May 19

ALL ROUND TO MRS BROWN'S: The FA Cup, the Royal Wedding and this all within hours - it's certainly a day for things that elicit strong emotions in some, while leaving others flummoxed a the appeal. BBC One, 9.20pm.

Published: 13 May 2018