Sally Phillips joins Breeders

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

Here's our pick of the best comedy programmes on TV, radio and on demand this week.

Tuesday July 12

TWO DOORS DOWN: The ensemble family sitcom returns for a fifth series, with a cast that includes Arabella Weir, Alex Norton, Doon Mackichan, Jonathan Watson and Elaine C Smith. In the first episode, Alan's brother is getting married, and he's the best man, although it turns out nobody has any confidence in his abilities to do anything other than order two puddings at the meal. BBC Two, 10pm

BILL BURR: LIVE AT RED ROCKS: Recorded high in the mountain desert of Colorado, Bill Burr's latest comedy special comes to Netflix today. In his continuing quest to be a better person, the stand-up shares an 'inspirational' talk for women, reveals how doing mushrooms has changed him, finds common ground with lesbians and tells how his four-year-old is helping his anger management.

Wednesday July 13

SNEAKERHEAD: Being stripped over three nights, Sneakerhead this new comedy stars People Just Do Nothing's Hugo Chegwin as Russell, the conflict-averse, newly appointed manager of discount sportswear store, Sports Depot. It's based on his own experiences in retail and features Big Zuu, Lucia Keskin and Mark Silcox in supporting roles. Read an interview with writer Gillian Roger Park here. Dave, 10pm

BREEDERS: The acclaimed comedy returns for a third series as Martin Freeman and Daisy Haggard depict the struggles of parenthood.. with Sally Phillips joining the cast as a recurring guest star. Season 3 starts days after season 2 ended, as the Worsley family reels from teenager Luke punching his dad, Paul, who has now moved out and is staying at his mother-in-law's. Sky Comedy, 10pm

TOM MAYHEW IS BENEFIT SCUM: The working-class comic is back with a new stand-up series. And in the first episode he challenges the term 'staycation' as he's never been abroad in his life. It was recorded in front of a live audience at the Frog and Bucket in Manchester. BBC Radio 4, 11pm

NEVER HAVE I EVER: The Netflix coming-of-age comedy created by Mindy Kaling returns for a third, penultimate, series.