The week's best comedy on TV and radio

The best of the week’s comedy on TV, radio and on demand…

Monday December 12

RICHARD OSMAN'S HOUSE OF GAMES: Kevin Eldon, and Sarah Keyworth represent the world of comedy against former Holby star Laila Rouass and TV chef John Whaite this week. BBC Two, 6pm.

TIM MINCHIN: BACK: Following its brief cinema release last week, this live show – recorded live at the Shepherd’s Bush Empire, London with an eight-strong band – will today be released as a paid-for download on all the major digital platforms. Minchin says the show contains a mix of ‘old songs, new songs and fuck you songs.’

A LEAGUE OF THEIR OWN CHRISTMAS SPECIAL: Romesh Ranganathan umpires as team captains Jamie Redknapp and Micah Richards are joined by Joel Dommett, Maisie Adam, Alex Brooker, Tony Bellew, Eve Muirhead, John Barnes, David Seaman and H from Steps. Sky Max, 9pm

Tuesday December 13

TOM PAPA: WHAT A DAY: In his new Netflix special, the Everyman stand-up talks about post-marriage intimacy, his problematic pet pug and why men are to blame for most of life's inconveniences.

Wednesday December 14

CELEBRITY JUICE THE LAST HURRAH: After 14 years, it's over, ending with this compilation. ITV2, 10pm

Thursday December 15

JOE LYCETT VS DAVID BECKHAM: A GOT YOUR BACK CHRISTMAS SPECIAL: We already know he threatened to shred £10,000 in protest at the footballer’s support of the World Cup in Qatar, which has an absymal record on gay rights. This programme looks behind the scenes of his biggest headline-hijacking stunt to date. In a newsletter to fans yesterday, Lycett wrote that this special ‘follows all the dramz, adding: ‘ We also meet some artists who are owed money by Paperchase and Mummy sings a cheeky musical number with Jordan Gray. It's camp!’ Channel 4, 9pm

MICHAEL SPICER: BEFORE NEXT DOOR: The semi-autobiographical sitcom returns for a second series, as the central character tries to leverage his internet success to supercharge his stagnant comedy career. Co-stars include Ellie Taylor, Joanna Neary, Jason Forbes and guest star Sanjeev Bhaskar. Radio 4, 11pm

LIVE AT THE MOTH CLUB: On stage at the East London club tonight are Sunil Patel, Leo Reich, Lucy Pearman, Ray Badran and Olga Koch. and host William Stone - with their sets interspersed with backstage shenanigans. Dave, 10pm

NEVER MIND THE XMAS BUZZCOCKS: Greg Davies, Noel Fielding, Daisy May Cooper and Jamali Maddix present a special Christmas edition of the musical panel show, featuring comic Tom Allen, Libertines frontman Pete Doherty and Claire Richards, teh second Steps star to find herself on a Sky panel show this week...Sky Max, 9pm

Friday December 16

GANGSTA GRANNY STRIKES AGAIN! An adaptation of the popular 2021 children’s book written by David Walliams stars the aurhor as Dad Mike, Sheridan Smith as Mum, Linda, Kevin Bishop as Italian dancer Flavio, Maggie Steed as Queen, Griff Rhys Jones as Mr Parker and young Archie Yates as grandson Ben. CBBC, 5.30pm

THE BIG NARSTIE SHOW: CHRISTMAS SPECIAL: Joining Big Narstie and Mo Gilligan are comedian Thanyia Moore, rapper Headie One, singer Jada Kingdom, and entrepreneur Steven Bartlett. Channel 4, 11.05pm

Saturday December 17

THAT'S MY JAM: Mo Gilligan unstoppable rise to prime-time favourite continues as he hosts the new music game show, That’s My Jam, based on Jimmy Fallon's US original. Guests on episode one are singer and talent show judge, Alesha Dixon, RuPaul's Drag Race judge Michelle Visage, and Glee stars Jenna Ushkowitz and Kevin McHale. BBC One, 9pm

THE JONATHAN ROSS CHRISTMAS SHOW: Michael McIntyre is among the guests. ITV, 10.05pm

Published: 11 Dec 2022