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What's Funny About.... Image shows from L to R: Jon Plowman, Peter Fincham
What's Funny About...

What's Funny About...

  • Radio documentary
  • BBC Radio 4 / BBC Radio 4 Extra
  • 2020 - 2023
  • 18 episodes (3 series)

Peter Fincham and Jon Plowman talk to the people behind Britain's biggest comedies.

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Laughter In The House: The Story Of British Sitcom. Copyright: BBC TV

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Short documentary series exploring the history of British sitcoms.

How Tickled Am I?. Mark Radcliffe. Copyright: BBC Radio

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Mark Radcliffe presents profiles of the comedians who have made us laugh over the years.

The Funny Side Of.... Clive Anderson. Copyright: BBC TV

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Clip show which charts the relationship between television and a variety of topics, including talent shows, politicians and animals.

Beyond A Joke. Copyright: Granada Productions TV

Beyond A Joke

Series exploring how sitcoms reflect contemporary Britain at the close of the 20th century, featuring archive news footage, interviews and clips.

Comedy Classics. Copyright: ITV Studios TV

Comedy Classics

Factual series examining the background of some of ITV's most famous and successful comedies from years gone by.

The Comedy Years. Image shows from L to R: Louise Gold, Steve Nallon. Copyright: Shiver Productions TV

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Documentary series looking at how TV comedy shows portrayed society in 1979, 1984, 1998 and 2003.

The Frequency Of Laughter: A History Of Radio Comedy. Copyright: BBC Radio

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