Close menu

Programme Index

Discover 11,128,835 listings and 280,366 playable programmes from the BBC

Please Tell Me Why It's Funny

BBC Radio 4
on BBC Radio 4 FM

In the first of atwo-part series Dr Raj Persaud takes a psychological look at humour. Today Sarah Blakemore shows Dr Raj her tickle-machine and explains why we cannot tickle ourselves, and veteran comedian Sir Norman Wisdom talks about slapstick comedy and whether his sense of humour has contributed to his longevity. producer Cheryl Gabriel

Contributors

Unknown:
Dr Raj Persaud
Unknown:
Sarah Blakemore
Talks:
Sir Norman Wisdom
Producer:
Cheryl Gabriel
Source: Radio Times

BBC Radio 4 FM

About BBC Radio 4

Intelligent speech, the most insightful journalism, the wittiest comedy, the most fascinating features and the most compelling drama and readings anywhere in UK radio.

Appears in

Suggest an Edit

We are trying to reflect the information printed in the Radio Times magazine.

  • Press the 'Suggest an Edit' button
  • Type in any changes to the title, synopsis or contributor information using the Radio Times Style Guide for reference.
  • Click the Submit Edits button.
    Your changes will be sent for verification and if accepted, will appear in due course More