What's Funny About is a Comedy programme.

Seasons in Detail

What's Funny About

Peter Fincham and Jon Plowman are joined by Jonathan Lynn to hear the story of how he and his co-writer Anthony Jay created Yes, Minister and Yes, Prime Minister. He reveals the politicians who inspired the characters, and the unlikely role that John Cleese's corporate training video company played in the creation of the series.

Genre: Comedy

Running Time: 60 minutes (approx)

When is What's Funny About next on TV?

It's next showing on BBC Radio 4 August 11th, 11:30pm and on BBC Radio 4 August 18th, 11:30pm. See more...

Main Cast

Peter Fincham
Jon Plowman
Sophie Willan
Image for Richard CurtisRichard Curtis
Image for Ricky GervaisRicky Gervais
Image for Lenny HenryLenny Henry
Jonathan Lynn
Image for Richard WilsonRichard Wilson
Image for Sally PhillipsSally Phillips
Image for Sharon HorganSharon Horgan
Image for Ian HislopIan Hislop
David Renwick
John Lloyd
Anil Gupta
Victoria Pile
Rob Delaney
Image for Dawn FrenchDawn French
Image for Hugh LaurieHugh Laurie
Image for Jimmy MulvilleJimmy Mulville
John Morton