And Jordan Gray's special hits screens... The week's best comedy on TV, radio and streaming

Our pick of the comedy on TV, radio and streaming this week…:

Monday February 24

DAVE GORMAN: MODERN LIFE IS GOODISH:The stand-up returns after a seven-year with a computer, clicker and checked shirt all in order as he again looks at the minutiae of life's absurdities. In this first of three episodes (having been forced to ditch one Gregg-Wallace-heavy programme) Gorman talks about fake search engines, big tech’s rules - and a wager that goes too far. U&Dave, 9pm

RICHARD OSMAN’S HOUSE OF GAMES: Comedian Rhys James – whose first novel was announced last week – returns to face a new batch of trivia challenges in a champions' week showdown with presenters Edith Bowman, Anita Rani and Simon Rimmer. BBC Two, 6pm

Thursday February 27

RUNNING POINT: This new comedy sounds a bit Ted Lassoesque. Reformed party girl Isla – played by Kate Tudson – must prove herself as a businesswoman when she's unexpectedly put in charge of her family's pro basketball team. Mindy Kaling is one of the creators of the ten-part series:

Friday February 28

THE LAST LEG: Joining Adam Hills, Josh Widdicombe and Alex Brooker this week are Gyles Brandreth and Judi Love. Channel 4, 10pm

JORDAN GRAY: IS IT A BIRD?: The comic's breakthrough show finally comes to TV, having been recorded in Essex last year. The success of the show led to transgender Gray appearing on Friday Night Live and stripping naked, attracting 1,500 complaints to Ofcom. Hope the regulator's ready for another deluge… Channel 4, 11.05pm

THE GRAHAM NORTON SHOW: Claudia Winkleman sits in for Norton today with guests including Rob Beckett, plugging the return of his Skypanel game Rob Beckett’s Smart TV. BBC One 10.40pm

GARRETT MILLERICK: JUST TRYING TO HELP: The comic's 2022 stand-up show about the unintended consequences of good intentions arrives on 800 Pound Gorilla’s YouTube channel, where it can be viewed for free.

Published: 23 Feb 2025