Julia Raeside

Stephen Mangan stars as the fugitive PM in this curiously joke-free 39 Steps homage. Stellar cameos from Jennifer Saunders as Margaret Thatcher and Nigel Planer as a spot-on Peter Mandelson add sparkle to an already impressive cast, but the script ducks into an alleyway every time it hears a gag coming. It doesn't seem to know what it is. Satire? Comedy? The performances are enjoyable, it's just a shame about the words.

Howard's attending to himself with the hair-dryer when he spots Vod disposing of a suspicious package in the wheelie bin. Kingsley's still smarting over Josie's sexual peccadillo but can't admit he likes her, while Oregon's trying to hide the fact she's got a car because it'll make her look posh. And Robert Webb is superbly excruciating as Dan the Geology Man, a lecturer desperate to be his students' friend. Nicely established characters and one funny line after another. Brilliant.

New comedy drama about a student house share from Sam Bain and Jesse Armstrong, the men who wrote Peep Show, and starring Kimberley Nixon (Cranford), Joe Thomas (Simon from The Inbetweeners) and Jack Whitehall (actually good at acting!). Don't be put off by the initial "youth" packaging: this is smart, sympathetic and pretty much adorable from the get-go. Lots of laughs, but the use of Waltz #2 by Elliott Smith at the end near breaks your heart. What an opener.

Peep Show creators go back to college for Fresh Meat

Jack Whitehall, Greg McHugh and The Inbetweeners' Joe Thomas are among the stars of Sam Bain and Jesse Armstrong's new C4 university-set comedy.

T4's Rick Edwards plays an exaggerated version of himself in this Officey, Twenty Twelve-ish mock-doc about an egocentric TV presenter, written by the brilliant Tom Basden. Channel bosses rap Rick's knuckles over a "retard" remark and tell him he must present coverage of the paralympics. He has to "shadow" Peter, a Hollyoaks actor in a wheelchair leading to a brilliant comic denouement. Definitely has series potential.

The always brilliant Chris Addison presents a new comedy panel show in which guests bring an object of interest to talk about. Up-and-coming comedians Chris Ramsay, Roisin Conaty and Elis James are his guests. These new comic voices are refreshing on a panel show and James should go on to be huge if tonight is anything to go by. It rattles along like an extremely enjoyable night in the pub, totally unforced, benefiting from Addison's easy charm. Properly funny.

First of two showcases hosted by Jon Richardson, featuring stand-up acts at this year's Edinburgh Fringe festival. Comedians slated to appear include laconic Irishman Ed Byrne, whimsical Welshman Mark Watson, and razor-sharp, wide-eyed Shappi Khorsandi. This and The Culture Show have the festival pretty well covered but it would be nice to see more of the new, breaking comic talent on the fringe this year. Still, this makes you miss the half-lit caves crammed with damp tourists who've been drinking since midday.

Vic & Bob's Afternoon Delights: a self-indulgent joy

As Vic Reeves and Bob Mortimer's new sketch show launches online, it's a delight to see them messing about together again.

Graham Norton: hail the king of chat

After a few years in the doldrums, Graham Norton seems to be back to his risque best. So has he regained his edge over chatshow rivals?

Moz tries to call in his debts but a surprising number of his mates are conveniently skint. Meanwhile, Nikki's sister is falling for Cartoon Head, despite Nikki's warnings to steer clear. This seventh series is warming up nicely (after Paul Weller's ace cameo last week) and which other UK sitcom can boast the subtle, un-starry presence of Janeane Garofalo in a supporting role, back to her Larry Sanders best? Graham Duff's ability to write seven of these incredible series (and play one of its funniest characters) should be enthusiastically applauded.