What's So Funny About That?
- TV documentary
- BBC One
- 1990
- 1 episode
Jonathan Miller presents a serious look at humour. Also features Chubby Oates.
Key details
- Genre
- Documentary
- Broadcast
- 1990
- Channel
- BBC 1
- Episodes
- 1
- Features
- Jonathan Miller and Chubby Oates
- Producers
- David Filkin and Tony Edwards
- Company
While helpless with laughter, have you ever wondered why you're in the grip of this strange respiratory convulsion, and what exactly triggered it? There have been many theories about the science of humour, but tonight Dr Miller suggests a few of his own.
As doctor, theatre director, philosopher and comedian rolled into one, he has some intriguing and amusing insights into something we all take for granted. But is he right?
Additional details
- Also known as
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- QED: What's So Funny About That?
- Picture
- Colour
Website links
Broadcast details
- First broadcast
- Wednesday 21st March 1990 at 9:40pm on BBC One
- Episode length
- 30 minutes