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The week's best comedy on TV and radio
The best of the week’s comedy on TV, radio and on demand…
Monday January 30
BUFFERING: A return of the comedy which follows Iain (Iain Sterling) and his housemates as the attempt to navigate their late twenties. Rosa Robson, Jessie Cave, Paul G Raymond and Janine Harouni all return as the flatmates while guest stars this series include Emily Atack, Sophie Duker - and Stirling’s TV presenter wife Laura Whitmore. ITV2, 10.05pm
Tuesday January 31
NATE BARGATZE: HELLO WORLD: The latest special from the Tennessee comedian once dubbed ‘the nicest man in stand-up’ latest special lands on Amazon’s Prime Video platform, promising such relatable subjects as growing up in the ‘80s and 90s, the hardest part of marriage, and saying dumb things….
Wednesday February 1
HEBBURN: The sitcom, written by Jason Cook and following the ups and downs of life for a newly married couple played by Chirs Ramsey and Kimbeley Nixon returns to BBC iPlayer, more than a decade after it first aired.
Friday February 3
TRAVEL MAN: 48 HOURS IN MARSEILLES: People Just Do Nothing’s Asim Chaudhry joins Joe Lycett to spend le weekend in Marseille, visiting the Du Prado skate park. the Tunnel of 1000 signs and the Underwater Museum of Marseille. Channel 4, 8.30pm
OULD I LIE TO YOU: Joe Brand and Joe Wilkinson are among those trying to spot, and tell porkies. BBC One, 8pm
QI XL: With Jo Brand - again - plus Guz Khan and Sally Phillips. BBC Two, 9pm
LIVE AT THE APOLLO: This week Suzi Ruffell introduces Alfie Brown and Sikisa BBC Two, 9.45pm
Saturday February 4
OPEN ALL HOURS: 45 YEARS OF LAUGHS: A celebration of the sitcom is followed by another clip show featuring the best moments from the career of star David Jason. Channel 5, 8.50pm
Published: 29 Jan 2023
