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What's So Funny?

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.

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Series 1, Episode 6

Rufus Hound is joined by Isy Suttie as they presents a half-hour, weekly whizz through the world of comedy.

Features

- Sony Radio Awards: Interviews with Jason Byrne, Frank Skinner, Nicholas Parsons, Tim Westwood and Arthur Smith.
- Interview with Isy Suttie.
- Interview with Andrew Collins about writing Mr Blue Sky.
- TV and Radio Review (and Preview): Incredible Women; Næturvaktin (The Night Shift).
- Isy Suttie performs a song: "Prince and Princess".
- Discussion: Tania Harrison - Are awards good for comedians?

Broadcast details

Date
Friday 13th May 2011
Time
10am
Channel
BBC Radio 4 Extra
Length
30 minutes

Cast & crew

Cast
Rufus Hound Host / Presenter
Guest cast
Andrew Collins Guest
Isy Suttie Guest
Jason Byrne Guest
Frank Skinner Guest
Nicholas Parsons Guest
Tim Westwood Guest
Arthur Smith Guest
Tania Harrison Guest
Writing team
Rufus Hound Writer
Production team
John Pocock Producer

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