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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Edinburgh Special
Jason Cook brings guests and music along with news, reviews and gossip on front-runners for the prestigious comedy award. Featuring Dave Gorman, Isy Suttie, Nick Helm, Michael Winslow, James Acaster and The Horne Section.
Features
- A poem about the Fringe by Nick Helm.
- Interview with Dave Gorman.
- The Horne Section perform with James Acaster.
- Interview with Michael Winslow.
- A song from Isy Suttie: Love Song in Welsh.
Broadcast details
- Date
- Friday 19th August 2011
- Time
- 11pm
- Channel
- BBC Radio 4 Extra
- Length
- 30 minutes
Cast & crew
| Jason Cook | Host / Presenter |
| Dave Gorman | Guest |
| Nick Helm | Guest |
| Isy Suttie | Guest |
| James Acaster | Guest |
| Michael Winslow | Guest |
| Joe Auckland | Guest |
| Mark Brown | Guest |
| Will Collier | Guest |
| Ben Reynolds | Guest |
| Joe Stilgoe | Guest |
| Alex Horne | Guest |
| Jason Cook | Writer |
| John Pocock | Producer |
Video
Jason Cook tries to round up guests
Jason Cook has trouble finding guests to appear on the What's So Funny? Edinburgh special.