What's So Funny?. Ed Byrne. Copyright: Unique Productions / BBC
What's So Funny?
- Radio factual
- BBC Radio 4 Extra
- 2011 - 2013
- 44 episodes (3 series)
BBC Radio 4 Extra show which presents a half-hour look at the world of current British comedy, featuring guests, news, reviews and previews. Features Rufus Hound, Celia Pacquola, Ed Byrne and Lucy Porter.
Episode menu
Series 1, Episode 12
Rufus Hound talks comedy with Robert Popper as they gossip, banter and review what is happening in the world of comedy this week.
Features
- Song from Wilfredo (Matt Roper): "21st September".
- Interview with Robert Popper.
- The BBC New Comedy Awards 2011: Interview with Lewis Carnie, Sarah Millican, Jane Berthoud and Stephen K. Amos.
- Interview with Angela Barnes, winner of the BBC New Comedy Award 2011.
- Asian comedy and Twinkle Twinkle Star: Interview with Sam Bhattacharjee, Terry Newman and Omar Khan.
- News bulletin with Celia Pacquola.
Broadcast details
- Date
- Friday 24th June 2011
- Time
- 10am
- Channel
- BBC Radio 4 Extra
- Length
- 30 minutes
Repeats
Show past repeats
| Date | Time | Channel |
|---|---|---|
| Friday 24th June 2011 | 11:00pm | Radio 4 Extra |
| Saturday 25th June 2011 | 5:30pm | Radio 4 Extra |
Cast & crew
| Rufus Hound | Host / Presenter |
| Celia Pacquola | Host / Presenter |
| Sarah Millican | Guest |
| Robert Popper | Guest |
| Matt Roper (as Wilfredo) | Guest |
| Lewis Carnie | Guest |
| Stephen K Amos | Guest |
| Jane Berthoud | Guest |
| Angela Barnes | Guest |
| Sam Bhattacharjee | Guest |
| Terry Franks (as Terry Newman) | Guest |
| Omar Khan | Guest |
| Rufus Hound | Writer |
| John Pocock | Producer |