What's Funny About.... Image shows from L to R: Jon Plowman, Peter Fincham
What's Funny About...
- Radio documentary
- BBC Radio 4 / BBC Radio 4 Extra
- 2020 - 2023
- 18 episodes (3 series)
Peter Fincham and Jon Plowman talk to the people behind Britain's biggest comedies.
Episode menu
Series 2, Episode 3 - Smack The Pony
A look back at the sketch show Smack The Pony with Sally Phillips and Victoria Pile, who variously created, starred in and wrote the show, which arrive on Channel 4 in 1999. They remember the challenges Smack The Pony faced on its journey from a small idea to its Bafta and Emmy success, and talk through some of their favourite sketches and characters.
Broadcast details
- Date
- Wednesday 6th October 2021
- Time
- 11:30am
- Channel
- BBC Radio 4
- Length
- 30 minutes
Repeats
Show past repeats
| Date | Time | Channel |
|---|---|---|
| Thursday 7th October 2021 | 10:30pm 60 minute version |
Radio 4 Extra |
| Friday 18th August 2023 | 9:00pm | Radio 4 Extra |
| Friday 18th August 2023 | 11:30pm | Radio 4 |
Cast & crew
| Peter Fincham | Host / Presenter |
| Jon Plowman | Host / Presenter |
| Sally Phillips | Guest |
| Victoria Pile | Guest |
| Owen Braben | Producer |