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 3, Episode 3
Features
- Critics Veronica Lee and Stephen Armstrong review stand-ups Michael McIntyre, Kevin Bridges, Jimmy Carr.
- Red Carpet News with Rachel Tregenza: BAFTA nominations. Interview with Daniel Radcliffe and Chris O'Dowd about Bridesmaids, and writer of The Guard, John Michael McDonagh.
- Reviews: Watson and Oliver; Noel Fielding's Luxury Comedy; future sitcoms by Will Self, Jack Whitehall and Chris O'Dowd.
- Lucy Porter's Dressing Room Interview: Sanderson Jones on his show "Comedysale.com".
- Conversation of the Week: Dara O'Briain.
Broadcast details
- Date
- Friday 20th January 2012
- Time
- 7:30am
- Channel
- BBC Radio 4 Extra
- Length
- 30 minutes
Repeats
Show past repeats
| Date | Time | Channel |
|---|---|---|
| Friday 20th January 2012 | 10:00pm | Radio 4 Extra |
| Saturday 21st January 2012 | 5:30pm | Radio 4 Extra |
| Sunday 22nd January 2012 | 5:30am | Radio 4 Extra |
Cast & crew
| Ed Byrne | Host / Presenter |
| Lucy Porter | Host / Presenter |
| Rachel Tregenza | Host / Presenter |
| Veronica Lee | Guest |
| Stephen Armstrong | Guest |
| Daniel Radcliffe | Guest |
| Chris O'Dowd | Guest |
| John Michael McDonagh | Guest |
| Sanderson Jones | Guest |
| Dara O Briain | Guest |
| Frank Stirling | Producer |
| Ruth Fitzsimons | Producer |