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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 12

Rufus Hound talks comedy with Robert Popper as they gossip, banter and review what is happening in the world of comedy this week.

Features

- Song from Wilfredo (Matt Roper): "21st September".
- Interview with Robert Popper.
- The BBC New Comedy Awards 2011: Interview with Lewis Carnie, Sarah Millican, Jane Berthoud and Stephen K. Amos.
- Interview with Angela Barnes, winner of the BBC New Comedy Award 2011.
- Asian comedy and Twinkle Twinkle Star: Interview with Sam Bhattacharjee, Terry Newman and Omar Khan.
- News bulletin with Celia Pacquola.

Broadcast details

Date
Friday 24th June 2011
Time
10am
Channel
BBC Radio 4 Extra
Length
30 minutes

Cast & crew

Cast
Rufus Hound Host / Presenter
Celia Pacquola Host / Presenter
Guest cast
Sarah Millican Guest
Robert Popper Guest
Matt Roper (as Wilfredo) Guest
Lewis Carnie Guest
Stephen K Amos Guest
Jane Berthoud Guest
Angela Barnes Guest
Sam Bhattacharjee Guest
Terry Franks (as Terry Newman) Guest
Omar Khan Guest
Writing team
Rufus Hound Writer
Production team
John Pocock Producer

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