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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2012 Specials - Christmas Special
Further details
In a seasonal special, Ed Byrne is joined by comedians Kerry Godliman and Paul Chowdhry to preview much anticipated Christmas telly specials like Mrs Brown's Boys, Miranda, Friday Night Dinner and Panto!
Ed's also off to the theatre to investigate the traditional pantomime, while Lucy Porter goes backstage with Warwick Davies and Jarred Christmas to discuss the niceties of panto's naughty humour. Stand-up, writer and Would I Lie To You? team captain, Lee Mack joins Ed to converse in the aptly named Conversation of the Week.
Features
- Interview with Kerry Godliman and Paul Chowdhry.
- Review: Miranda.
- Lucy Porter's Dressing Room Interview: Jarred Christmas and Warwick Davis on panto.
- Review: Friday Night Dinner.
- Interview: Mel Giedroyc.
- Conversation of the Week: Lee Mack.
- Comedy Recommendations Over Christmas: Mrs Brown's Boys; Panto!
Broadcast details
- Date
- Friday 21st December 2012
- Time
- 7:30am
- Channel
- BBC Radio 4 Extra
- Length
- 30 minutes
Cast & crew
| Ed Byrne | Host / Presenter |
| Lucy Porter | Host / Presenter |
| Kerry Godliman | Guest |
| Paul Chowdhry | Guest |
| Jarred Christmas | Guest |
| Warwick Davis | Guest |
| Mel Giedroyc | Guest |
| Lee Mack | Guest |
| Ed Byrne | Writer |
| Ruth Fitzsimons | Producer |