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 2, Episode 1
Ed Byrne and Lucy Porter bring a mix of news, reviews and interviews from the comedy world. They are joined by Sam Bain and John Lloyd.
Further details
Features
- Sitcom discussion with Sam Bain and Lucy Porter.
- Discussion about Don't Start.
- Lucy Porter's dressing room interview: Compare Mark Olver.
- Conversation of the Week: John Lloyd.
- News from the Red Carpet with Rachel Tregenza: Jo Brand's Big Splash, Johnny English Reborn.
- Book review: Peter Kay's new book.
Broadcast details
- Date
- Friday 7th October 2011
- Time
- 7:30am
- Channel
- BBC Radio 4 Extra
- Length
- 30 minutes
Repeats
Show past repeats
| Date | Time | Channel |
|---|---|---|
| Friday 7th October 2011 | 10:00pm | Radio 4 Extra |
| Saturday 8th October 2011 | 5:30pm | Radio 4 Extra |
| Saturday 11th February 2012 | 5:30pm | Radio 4 Extra |
Cast & crew
| Ed Byrne | Host / Presenter |
| Lucy Porter | Host / Presenter |
| Rachel Tregenza | Host / Presenter |
| Sam Bain | Guest |
| Mark Olver | Guest |
| John Lloyd | Guest |
| Jo Brand | Self |
| Rowan Atkinson | Self |
| Ed Byrne | Writer |
| Frank Stirling | Producer |
| Ruth Fitzsimons | Producer |