Since the launch of our annual Awards in 2003, Funny Women has given a platform to some of the brightest new comedy talent many of whom have gone on to become household names. We are delighted that this is the focus of two new programmes for BBC Radio 4.
Katherine Ryan, Sarah Millican, Sara Pascoe, Diane Morgan, Rosie Jones, Zoe Lyons, Bridget Christie, Desiree Burch, Kerry Godliman, Sindhu Vee, Gemma Whelan, Rachel Parris, Jayde Adams, London Hughes, and many others have all performed in the final of the annual Funny Women Awards early in their careers. Visit our Hall of Fame for the full list.
In 20 Years of Funny Women, Kerry Godliman presents archive performances and interviews with the biggest names in comedy including Funny Women alumni Diane Morgan, Zoe Lyons, Rachel Parris, Desiree Burch, Sindhu Vee, Jessica Fostekew, Charlie George, Amy Gledhill, Thanyia Moore and Gemma Whelan. Plus there’s a conversation with all of the 2022 award winners – including the double-winning rising-star Lorna Rose Treen.
The programme also features interviews with Funny Women founder Lynne Parker and the ‘Matron’ of Funny Women, Jo Brand.
20 Years of Funny Women is a celebration of Funny Women and funny women – and a reflection of how the comedy landscape has changed over the last 20 years.
Produced by Laura Grimshaw.
A Mighty Bunny production for BBC Radio 4.
Archive on 4: 20 Years of Funny Women – 8.00pm on Saturday 23rd September, BBC Radio 4
Funny Women At 20 – the final – 7.15pm Sunday 1st October, BBC Radio 4
The 2023 Funny Women Awards final takes place on Thursday 28th September at the Bloomsbury Theatre, London. You can book tickets here.
