A tantalising new cop drama, a thrilling trip down the rage super highway and wicked fun on the labour ward – here are the year’s telly highlights up to now

In the run-up to the festival, our writers will choose new productions that have caught their eye – but here’s a selection of those we’ve already reviewed

According to the comedian’s hilarious new show, the royals are a crime syndicate we should throw molotov cocktails at – or replace with a constitution. That’s how you tell truth to power!

With Lap of Shame, the comic delivers a set of breathtakingly rude jokes and thought-provoking ghastliness

Ryan and fellow standups from Jimmy Carr to Desiree Burch are filmed behind the scenes, but no one really lets rip. What a wasted opportunity

The comedian turns on the roguish charm as part of a dazzling cast that inject new poignancy into the absurdist classic

Ever wondered what a 102-room neoclassical mansion in north Wales might be look? Step this way. Plus: Lady Gaga at the BBC. Here’s what to watch this evening

The Hollywood legend makes an unexpected appearance in Stephen Merchant’s new comedy The Outlaws. Plus: Frankie Boyle returns to put the world in order. Here’s what to watch this evening

The Nest rose above other primetime thrillers, the bizarre world of Tiger King captivated us, while Feel Good brought some much-needed laughs to our screens