Britain Versus The World. Image shows from L to R: Hal Cruttenden, Ed Byrne, Henning Wehn. Copyright: John Stanley Productions
Britain Versus The World

Britain Versus The World

  • Radio panel show
  • BBC Radio 4 Extra / BBC Radio 4
  • 2013 - 2015
  • 7 episodes (1 series)

Radio 4 panel show format in which British comedians take on comedians from other countries in a series of games. Stars Ed Byrne, Hal Cruttenden and Henning Wehn.

Key details

Genre
Panel Show
Broadcast
2013 - 2015
Channels
BBC Radio 4 Extra, BBC Radio 4
Episodes
7 (1 pilot + 1 series)
Stars
Ed Byrne, Hal Cruttenden and Henning Wehn
Writer
Bill Matthews
Producer
Ashley Blaker
Company

Forget Foreman vs Ali and Holyfield vs Tyson. Get ready for the greatest heavyweight contest of all-time: Britain vs The Rest of the World.

In the Blue Corner, representing Great Britain, is the undefeated Hal Cruttenden and his special comedian guest.

In the Red Corner, representing The Rest of the World, is their captain Henning Wehn with his fellow tag partner.

This international comedy contest is refereed by the (possibly) impartial Irishman Ed Byrne.

The rounds encompass everything from popular culture, languages and history to sports, customs and food, all focused on finding out which side is superior.

Who is going to come out on top and grab the comedy panel show glory? Put on your dinner jacket, take your place at ringside and find out!

Additional details

Production
Studio

Broadcast details

First broadcast
Tuesday 31st December 2013 at 11pm on BBC Radio 4
Most recent repeats
  • Thursday 20th June 2019 at 10:30pm on Radio 4 Extra - Episode 6
  • Thursday 13th June 2019 at 10:30pm on Radio 4 Extra - Episode 5
  • Thursday 6th June 2019 at 10:30pm on Radio 4 Extra - Episode 4

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