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What's Funny About...

Peter Fincham and Jon Plowman hear the inside story of the biggest TV comedies in Britain.

Radio 4 Extra,5 episodes

Episodes

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Series 4
1. A Bit of Fry and Laurie
Stephen Fry and Hugh Laurie tell the story of their breakout sketch show.
18 Jan 2025,28 mins
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2. After Life
Ricky Gervais tells the inside story of his smash hit After Life.
25 Jan 2025,28 mins
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3. Yes Minister and Yes, Prime Minister
Jonathan Lynn tells the inside story of Yes Minister and Yes, Prime Minister.
01 Feb 2025,28 mins
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4. Alma's Not Normal
Sophie Willan tells the inside story of the BAFTA winning series Alma’s Not Normal.
08 Feb 2025,28 mins
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5. Comic Relief
Richard Curtis and Sir Lenny Henry tell the inside story of Comic Relief.
15 Feb 2025,28 mins