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 13
Ed Byrne and Lucy Porter bring a mix of news, reviews and interviews from the comedy world. This week looks especially at pantomime. With Les Dennis and Christopher Biggins.
Features
- Interview with Veronica Lee, talking about pantomime.
- Panto facts.
- Conversation of the Week: Les Dennis.
- Lucy Porter's dressing room interview: Improv troupe The Noise Next Door.
- Red Carpet News with Kim Pigeon: Alan Carr: Chatty Man New Year's special.
- Conversation of the Week: Christopher Biggins.
Broadcast details
- Date
- Friday 30th December 2011
- Time
- 7:30am
- Channel
- BBC Radio 4 Extra
- Length
- 30 minutes
Repeats
Show past repeats
| Date | Time | Channel |
|---|---|---|
| Friday 30th December 2011 | 10:00pm | Radio 4 Extra |
| Sunday 1st January 2012 | 5:30am | Radio 4 Extra |
Cast & crew
| Ed Byrne | Host / Presenter |
| Lucy Porter | Host / Presenter |
| Kim Pigeon | Host / Presenter |
| Christopher Biggins | Guest |
| Veronica Lee | Guest |
| Alan Carr | Guest |
| Les Dennis | Guest |
| Charlie Granville | Guest |
| Sam Pacelli (as The Noise Next Door) | Guest |
| Tom Livingstone (as The Noise Next Door) | Guest |
| Matt Grant (as The Noise Next Door) | Guest |
| Tom Houghton (as The Noise Next Door) | Guest |
| Ed Byrne | Writer |
| Frank Stirling | Producer |
| Anna Harrison | Producer |