John Finnemore's Souvenir Programme

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2023 Special20230527John Finnemore returns with a one-off edition of his Souvenir Programme, joined as ever by his cast of Margaret Cabourn-Smith, Simon Kane, Lawry Lewin and Carrie Quinlan, as well as composer Susannah Pearse at the piano and cellist Sally Stares on the drum.

This forty-five minute special sees a palaeontologist try to not lose his head, a husband try to explain why he's going to Milan, and the world's top golfer getting a surprise. We also hear from a member of the silent majority and our regular interviewer hears from someone else. And - ¦ well, since you ask him for a story about an amazing journey - ¦

Written and performed by - ¦ John Finnemore

Ensemble - ¦ Margaret Cabourn-Smith

Ensemble - ¦ Simon Kane

Ensemble - ¦ Lawry Lewin

Ensemble - ¦ Carrie Quinlan

Original music - ¦ Susannah Pearse

Piano - ¦ Susannah Pearce

Drum - ¦ Sally Stares

Recording - ¦ Jerry Peal & Jon Calver

Editing - ¦ Rich Evans

Production Co-ordinator - ¦ Katie Baum

Exec Producer - ¦ Richard Morris

Producer - ¦ Ed Morrish

~John Finnemore's Souvenir Programme is a BBC Studios Production for Radio 4.

John Finnemore returns to Radio 4 with a one-off edition of his Souvenir Programme.

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John Finnemore presents a special edition of his sketch show from the Edinburgh Festival Fringe.

His first series was described as 'sparklingly clever' by The Daily Telegraph and 'one of the most consistently funny sketch shows for quite some time' by The Guardian.

It featured Winnie the Pooh coming to terms with his abusive relationship with honey; how The Archers sounds to people who don't listen to the Archers, and Jekyll and Hyde's tricky housekeeping arrangements.

This special won't feature any of those things, but that's ok, because it will feature other things, and they'll be funny too.

Written by and starring John Finnemore.

With:

Margaret Cabourn-Smith

Producer: Ed Morrish

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in August 2012.

John Finnemore presents a special edition of his sketch show from Edinburgh.

His first series was described as sparklingly clever by The Daily Telegraph and one of the most consistently funny sketch shows for quite some time by The Guardian.

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John Finnemore, (Cabin Pressure, The Now Show) returns with a series of his own sketches, each funnier than the last.

Although, hang on, that system means starting the whole series with the least funny sketch. Might need to rethink that. OK, it's a new show filled with sketches written and performed by John Finnemore, but now no longer arranged in strict order of funniness.

Also, he's cut the sketch that would have gone first.

The opening show show sees a big job, a small job, the career path of the average TV executive, and a tiger with a gun.

Written in random order by and starring John Finnemore.

With:

Producer: Ed Morrish

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in September 2011.

A big job, a small job, the career path of the average TV exec, and a tiger with a gun.

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Discover the truth behind the war effort, sty construction, and evolution.

Written by and starring John Finnemore.

With:

Producer: Ed Morrish

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in September 2011.

The truth behind the war effort, sty construction and evolution.

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John's show visits some documentary-makers, has a big debate, and then treats itself to a little trophy.

Discover the truth behind the war effort, sty construction, and evolution.

Written by and starring John Finnemore.

With:

Producer: Ed Morrish

A BBC Radio Comedy production for BBC Radio 4, first broadcast in October 2011.

Documentary-makers, a big debate, and a little trophy.

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Enjoy some musical interludes from the zoo, and a sketch that only a fool wouldn't find funny.

Written by and starring John Finnemore.

With:

Producer: Ed Morrish.

A BBC Radio Comedy production for BBC Radio 4, first broadcast in October 2011.

Zoo music and a sketch that only a fool wouldn't find funny.

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John Finnemore, the writer and star of Cabin Pressure, with his second series of his hit sketch show.

This episode features an awkward celestial relationship, surprisingly easy contract negotiations, and a trailer for a film about the only mode of transport that hasn't had a film made about it yet.

John presents a trailer for a film about the only mode of transport that hasn't had a film

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John Finnemore - writer and star of Cabin Pressure - with another sketch-packed show.

Including: another sketch about how BBC Radio 4's The Archers sounds to people who don't listen to the Archers, as well a song about a dog and a sketch about a mathematician's agent.

Written by and starring John Finnemore.

With:

Margaret Cabourn-Smith

Producer: Ed Morrish

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in September 2012.

How does The Archers sound to people who don't listen to The Archers?

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John Finnemore with another sketch-packed show.

Including a sketch about messengers, a sketch about the history of alchemy and a sketch... Sketch? 'Sketch'? Sorry, you know when you repeat a word so often it starts to go weird? 'Sketch'. Sketch! Ssssssketch. That's got it, better now. Anyway, there's a sketch about that.

Written by and starring John Finnemore.

With:

Margaret Cabourn-Smith

Producer: Ed Morrish

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in September 2012.

A sketch about messengers, a sketch about alchemy and a sketch about the word sketch.

Including a sketch about messengers, a sketch about the history of alchemy and a sketch... Sketch? Sketch? Sorry, you know when you repeat a word so often it starts to go weird? Sketch. Sketch! Ssssssketch. That's got it, better now. Anyway, there's a sketch about that.

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John Finnemore with another sketch-packed show.

Featuring a story involving the devil; some sitcom characters feeling trapped; and a rather good point about the security number on the back of credit cards.

Written by and starring John Finnemore.

With:

Margaret Cabourn-Smith

Producer: Ed Morrish

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in October 2012.

Sitcom characters feel trapped, and a good point about security numbers on credit cards.

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John Finnemore with another sketch-packed show.

Featuring some moth-based lunacy, and a heart-warming tale of the days before health and safety. All of which is, as you'll see, 'awesome'.

Written by and starring John Finnemore.

With:

Margaret Cabourn-Smith

Producer: Ed Morrish

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in October 2012.

Some moth-based lunacy and a heartwarming tale of the days before health and safety.

Featuring some moth-based lunacy, and a heart-warming tale of the days before health and safety. All of which is, as you'll see, awesome.

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John Finnemore with another sketch-packed show.

This episode starts by going to the dogs and ends with what is surely the oldest hymn in the world.

Written by and starring John Finnemore.

With:

Margaret Cabourn-Smith

Producer: Ed Morrish

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in October 2012.

A show that starts by going to the dogs, ending with perhaps the oldest hymn in the world.

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John Finnemore returns with another sketch-packed series:

Which kind of animals don't get sanctuaries?

Discover why the train manager needs to see the train driver.

And why do people literally shout at the radio?

Written by and starring John Finnemore.

With:

Margaret Cabourn-Smith

Producer: Ed Morrish

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in September 2013.

The animals that don't get sanctuaries, and why do people literally shout at the radio?

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John Finnemore with another sketch-packed show.

This episode addresses making new friends; the problem with polymath bestselling authors; and a brief history of choice. And the show as a whole is... slightly off.

Written by and starring John Finnemore.

With:

Margaret Cabourn-Smith

Producer: Ed Morrish

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in September 2013.

Making new friends and the problem with polymath bestselling authors.

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John Finnemore with another sketch-packed show.

This episode features a song about an unheralded inventor, a touching reunion and a normal man.

Written by and starring John Finnemore.

With:

Margaret Cabourn-Smith

Producer: Ed Morrish

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in September 2013.

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John Finnemore with another sketch-packed show.

This episode contains a sketch that is much, much too rude; advice on how to deal with bullies; and an accidental visit to Ambridge.

Written by and starring John Finnemore.

With:

Margaret Cabourn-Smith

Producer: Ed Morrish

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in September 2013.

A sketch that is much too rude and advice on how to deal with bullies.

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John Finnemore with another sketch-packed show.

This episode reveals the truth behind some famous anecdotes and a curious tale of a hard-bitten dame. A part of this show is in 3-D. Unfortunately, it's a horrible part.

Written by and starring John Finnemore

Margaret Cabourn-Smith

Producer: Ed Morrish.

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in October 2013.

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John Finnemore with another sketch-packed show.

This episode looks at some pretty creative accounting; cross-examines an expert witness; and asks why it is that posh men's trousers are all the same colour.

Written by and starring John Finnemore.

With:

Margaret Cabourn-Smith

Producer: Ed Morrish

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in October 2013.

Some creative accounting - and why is it that posh men's trousers are all the same colour.

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John Finnemore, (Cabin Pressure, The Now Show) returns with a fourth series of his hit sketch show.

John creates an innovative teaching aid and eavesdrops on two guards who really should be paying more attention.

And, well, since you asked him for a tale of honour satisfied, he does have one such sketch.

With:

Margaret Cabourn-Smith

Producer: Ed Morrish

A BBC Studios production for BBC Radio 4, first broadcast in October 2014.

John creates an innovative teaching aid and eavesdrops on two guards.

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John Finnemore, the writer and star of Cabin Pressure stars in his own hit sketch show.

Including a sketch that you'll never really own; the rudest of awakenings for one particular pet; and a look at the positive side of stereotyping.

John's second series won Best Radio Comedy at both the Chortle and Comedy.co.uk awards, and was nominated for a Radio Academy award. The third series won a Radio Academy award.

And here are some more sketches! (but not so much like them that they feel stale and repetitious and not so different that this feels like a misguided attempt to completely change the show) and it's a pretty safe bet some of them will involve talking animals.

Written by and starring John Finnemore.

With:

Margaret Cabourn-Smith

Original music by Susannah Pearse

Producer: Ed Morrish

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in October 2014.

The rudest of awakenings for one particular pet and the positive side of stereotyping.

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John Finnemore, the writer and star of Cabin Pressure, regular guest on The Now Show, stars in his own hit sketch show.

There are updates from some ongoing political negotiations; witness an awkward encounter at an interfaith conference and hear a curious tale of a young man who heads to Canada to win the respect of his father.

Written by and starring John Finnemore.

With:

Margaret Cabourn-Smith

Producer Ed Morrish

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in October 2014.

An awkward encounter at an interfaith conference and a Canadian trip to impress daddy.

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John Finnemore, the writer and star of Cabin Pressure, regular guest on The Now Show, stars in his own hit sketch show.

John tries to present a classic sketch, but the others aren't going to help him.

We also hear a speech from someone who followed their dream, and the induction of a new employee at Vicarstown train station, on the Island of Sodor.

Written by and starring John Finnemore

With:

Margaret Cabourn-Smith

Producer: Ed Morrish

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in November 2014.

The induction of a new employee on Sodor Island, and a speech on following dreams.

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John Finnemore, the writer and star of Cabin Pressure, regular guest on The Now Show, stars in his own hit sketch show.

Meet the only detectives who've not had their own TV show yet, a well-disguised sketch about the residents of the savannah and a revolutionary email exchange.

Written by and starring John Finnemore.

With:

Margaret Cabourn-Smith

Producer: Ed Morrish

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in November 2014.

Featuring the only detectives who have not had their own TV show yet.

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John Finnemore, the writer and star of Cabin Pressure, regular guest on The Now Show, stars in his own hit sketch show.

The conclusion of his fourth series contains a pure moment of happiness, a song for a season that doesn't usually get sung about, and a curious tale about an invention that is probably not evil.

Written by and starring John Finnemore.

With:

Margaret Cabourn-Smith

Produced by Ed Morrish

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in November 2014.

A pure moment of happiness and a curious tale about an invention that's probably not evil.

A pure moment of happiness and a song for a season that doesn't usually get sung about. Stars Carrie Quinlan. From 2014.

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John Finnemore - writer and star of Cabin Pressure and John Finnemore's Double Acts, regular guest on The Now Show and The Unbelievable Truth - returns for a fifth series of his multi-award-winning sketch show, joined as ever by a cast of Margaret Cabourn-Smith, Simon Kane, Lawry Lewin and Carrie Quinlan.

This first episode sees an unlikely wager, a troubled bluesman, and, well - since you ask him for a rip-roaring adventure on the high seas...

~John Finnemore's Souvenir Programme won the BBC Audio Drama Award for 'Best Scripted Comedy with Live Audience' in 2015; and a Radio Academy Silver Award for Comedy in 2014.

One of the most consistently funny sketch shows for quite some time' - The Guardian

The best sketch show in years, on television or radio' - The Radio Times

The inventive sketch show ... continues to deliver the goods' - The Daily Mail

Superior comedy' - The Observer

Written by and starring ... John Finnemore

Ensemble ... Margaret Cabourn-Smith

Ensemble ... Simon Kane

Ensemble ... Lawry Lewin

Ensemble ... Carrie Quinlan

Original music composed by ... Susannah Pearse

Original music performed by ... Jason Hazeley

Producer: Ed Morrish

~John Finnemore's Souvenir Programme is a BBC Radio Comedy production.

An unlikely wager, a troubled bluesman and a rip-roaring adventure on the high seas.

John Finnemore - writer and star of Cabin Pressure and John Finnemore's Double Acts - in the fifth series of his multi-award-winning sketch show.

Written by and starring John Finnemore.

With:

A BBC Radio Comedy production for BBC Radio 4, first broadcast in January 2016. .

An unlikely wager, a troubled bluesman and a rip-roaring adventure on the high seas. With Margaret Cabourn-Smith. From 2016.

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John Finnemore - writer and star of Cabin Pressure and John Finnemore's Double Acts, regular guest on The Now Show and The Unbelievable Truth - returns for a fifth series of his multi-award-winning sketch show, joined as ever by a cast of Margaret Cabourn-Smith, Simon Kane, Lawry Lewin and Carrie Quinlan.

This second episode sees the voice in John's head push him to tipping point; a new approach to the News; and, well, since you ask him for a tale of espionage...

~John Finnemore's Souvenir Programme won the BBC Audio Drama Award for 'Best Scripted Comedy with Live Audience' in 2015; and a Radio Academy Silver Award for Comedy in 2014.

One of the most consistently funny sketch shows for quite some time' - The Guardian

The best sketch show in years, on television or radio' - The Radio Times

The inventive sketch show ... continues to deliver the goods' - The Daily Mail

Superior comedy' - The Observer

Written by and starring ... John Finnemore

Producer: Ed Morrish

~John Finnemore's Souvenir Programme is a BBC Radio Comedy production.

The voice in John's head pushes him to tipping point, and a new approach to the news.

John Finnemore - writer and star of Cabin Pressure and John Finnemore's Double Acts - in the a fifth series of his multi-award-winning sketch show.

Written by and starring John Finnemore.

With:

A BBC Radio Comedy production for BBC Radio 4, first broadcast in January 2016. .

The voice in John's head pushes him to tipping point, a new approach to the news, and a spy tale. With Simon Kane. From 2016.

John Finnemore - writer and star of Cabin Pressure and John Finnemore's Double Acts - in his multi-award-winning sketch show.

The voice in John's head pushes him to tipping point; a new approach to the News; and a tale of espionage...

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John Finnemore - writer and star of Cabin Pressure and John Finnemore's Double Acts, regular guest on The Now Show and The Unbelievable Truth - returns for a fifth series of his multi-award-winning sketch show, joined as ever by a cast of Margaret Cabourn-Smith, Simon Kane, Lawry Lewin and Carrie Quinlan.

This week we look back at a career in accounting, hear of an over-rated experience and, we're sorry to say, Patsy Straightwoman returns with an interview sketch.

One of the most consistently funny sketch shows for quite some time' - The Guardian

The best sketch show in years, on television or radio' - The Radio Times

The inventive sketch show ... continues to deliver the goods' - The Daily Mail

Superior comedy' - The Observer

Written by and starring ... John Finnemore

Original music composed by ... Susannah Pearse

Original music performed by ... Susannah Pearse & Sally Stares

Producer: Ed Morrish

A BBC Radio Comedy production for BBC Radio 4 first broadcast in 2016.

A look back at a career in accounting.

John Finnemore - writer and star of Cabin Pressure and John Finnemore's Double Acts - in the a fifth series of his multi-award-winning sketch show.

In this episode, we look back at a career in accounting, hear of an over-rated experience and, we're sorry to say, Patsy Straightwoman returns with an interview sketch.

Written by and starring John Finnemore.

With:

A BBC Radio Comedy production for BBC Radio 4, first broadcast in January 2016. .

A look back at a career in accounting, something overrated and the return of Patsy Straightwoman. With Lawry Lewin. From 2016.

John Finnemore - writer and star of Cabin Pressure and John Finnemore's Double Acts - in his multi-award-winning sketch show.

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John Finnemore's fifth series of his multi-award-winning sketch show, joined as ever by Margaret Cabourn-Smith, Simon Kane, Lawry Lewin and Carrie Quinlan.

This week features a sketch that couldn't catch a cold in Coventry, if you know what we mean; a train passenger who really doesn't over think things; and, well, since you ask him for a tale of a haunted mansion...

John is the writer and star of Cabin Pressure and John Finnemore's Double Acts, regular guest on The Now Show and The Unbelievable Truth.

One of the most consistently funny sketch shows for quite some time' - The Guardian

The best sketch show in years, on television or radio' - The Radio Times

The inventive sketch show ... continues to deliver the goods' - The Daily Mail

Superior comedy' - The Observer

Written by and starring ... John Finnemore

Producer: Ed Morrish

A BBC Radio Comedy production for BBC Radio 4 first broadcast in January 2016.

Comedy sketch show written by and starring John Finnemore.

A sketch that couldn't catch a cold in Coventry and a train passenger who really doesn't overthink things. From 2016.

John Finnemore - writer and star of Cabin Pressure and John Finnemore's Double Acts - in his multi-award-winning sketch show.

In this episode, a sketch that couldn't catch a cold in Coventry, if you know what we mean; a train passenger who really doesn't over think things; and, well, since you ask him for a tale of a haunted mansion...

Written by and starring John Finnemore.

With:

Margaret Cabourn-Smith

Simon Kane

Lawry Lewin

Carrie Quinlan

One of the most consistently funny sketch shows for quite some time' - The Guardian

The best sketch show in years, on television or radio' - The Radio Times

The inventive sketch show ... continues to deliver the goods' - The Daily Mail

Superior comedy' - The Observer

Producer: Ed Morrish

A BBC Radio Comedy production for BBC Radio 4, first broadcast in January 2016.

Meet the train passenger who really doesn't overthink things.

A sketch that couldn't catch a cold in Coventry and a train passenger who really doesn't overthink things. From 2016.

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John Finnemore's fifth series of his multi-award-winning sketch show, joined as ever by Margaret Cabourn-Smith, Simon Kane, Lawry Lewin and Carrie Quinlan.

This week finds John making a heartfelt serving suggestion and Lawry trying to keep himself busy. And, well, since you ask him for a curious tale of murder...

John is the writer and star of Cabin Pressure and John Finnemore's Double Acts, regular guest on The Now Show and The Unbelievable Truth.

One of the most consistently funny sketch shows for quite some time' - The Guardian

The best sketch show in years, on television or radio' - The Radio Times

The inventive sketch show ... continues to deliver the goods' - The Daily Mail

Superior comedy' - The Observer

Written by and starring ... John Finnemore

Original music composed by ... Susannah Pearse

Original music performed by ... Jason Hazeley

Producer: Ed Morrish

A BBC Radio Comedy production first broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in February 2016.

John makes a heartfelt serving suggestion, and Lawry tries to keep himself busy.

John makes a heartfelt serving suggestion, Lawry tries to keep himself busy, and there's a curious tale of murder. From 2016.

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John Finnemore - writer and star of Cabin Pressure and John Finnemore's Double Acts, regular guest on The Now Show and The Unbelievable Truth - concludes the fifth series of his multi-award-winning sketch show, joined as ever by a cast of Margaret Cabourn-Smith, Simon Kane, Lawry Lewin and Carrie Quinlan.

This final episode of the series finds John apologising for a delay, and wondering what his hobbies are. And, well, since you ask him for a tale of national mourning and robots...

One of the most consistently funny sketch shows for quite some time' - The Guardian

The best sketch show in years, on television or radio' - The Radio Times

The inventive sketch show ... continues to deliver the goods' - The Daily Mail

Superior comedy' - The Observer

Written by and starring ... John Finnemore

Original music composed by ... Susannah Pearse

Original music performed by ... Susannah Pearse & Sally Stares

Producer: Ed Morrish

A BBC Radio Comedy production first broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in February 2016.

In the concluding episode, John apologises for a delay and wonders what his hobbies are.

John Finnemore - writer and star of Cabin Pressure and John Finnemore's Double Acts - in the a fifth series of his multi-award-winning sketch show.

This episode finds John apologising for a delay, and wondering what his hobbies are. And, well, since you ask him for a tale of national mourning and robots...

Written by and starring John Finnemore.

With:

A BBC Radio Comedy production for BBC Radio 4, first broadcast in February 2016.

John apologises for a delay and ponders his hobbies. Plus, a tale of Queen Victoria, and robots. With Simon Kane. From 2016.

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John Finnemore, writer and star of Cabin Pressure and John Finnemore's Double Acts and regular guest on The Now Show and The Unbelievable Truth, presents some seasonal sketches in a special edition of his multi award-winning Souvenir Programme., joined as ever by Margaret Cabourn-Smith, Simon Kane, Lawry Lewin, Carrie Quinlan and, at the piano, Susannah Pearse.

Expect sketches! Expect songs! They're what made up the previous five series, so it seems a pretty safe bet that that's what will be in this one as well. And, well, since you ask him for some tall tales...

~John Finnemore's Souvenir Programme was described by The Radio Times as 'the best sketch show in years, on television or radio', and by The Daily Telegraph as 'funny enough to make even the surliest cat laugh'. Already the winner of a BBC Audio Drama Award and a Radio Academy Silver Award, John was named the 2016 Radio Broadcaster of the Year by the Broadcasting Press Guild for his work on Souvenir Programme.

A seasonal special, taking in TV adverts, woodland talent contests, a song about the best day of the Christmas season and what is almost certainly the greatest story a Finnemore has ever told.

Written by & starring ... John Finnemore

Original music composed and performed by ... Susannah Pearse

Production Coordinator...Sophie Richardson

Producer ... Ed Morrish

A BBC Studios Production.

John Finnemore returns with a festive special of his award-winning Souvenir Programme.

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John makes a decision on behalf of the nation; delivers an unusual rhythm; and has a bright idea about money. And, well... Since you ask him for a tale of strange transformations...

John Finnemore, writer and star of Cabin Pressure and John Finnemore's Double Acts and regular guest on The Now Show and The Unbelievable Truth, presents the sixth series of his multi-award-winning show.

~John Finnemore's Souvenir Programme was described by The Radio Times as 'the best sketch show in years, on television or radio', and by The Daily Telegraph as 'funny enough to make even the surliest cat laugh'. Already the winner of a BBC Audio Drama Award and a Radio Academy Silver Award, John was named the 2016 Radio Broadcaster of the Year by the Broadcasting Press Guild for his work on Souvenir Programme.

Written by and starring John Finnemore.

With

Margaret Cabourn-Smith

Producer ... Ed Morrish

A BBC Studios production for BBC Radio 4 first broadcast in January 2017.

John Finnemore presents more sketches in his award-winning Souvenir Programme.

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John's sketches are about the worst of the bad coppers; a frustrated one hit-wonder; and the return of Patsy Straightwoman in an exciting new format.

John Finnemore, writer and star of Cabin Pressure and John Finnemore's Double Acts and regular guest on The Now Show and The Unbelievable Truth, returns for a sixth series of his multi-award-winning Souvenir Programme, joined as ever by Margaret Cabourn-Smith, Simon Kane, Lawry Lewin, Carrie Quinlan and, at the piano, Susannah Pearse.

~John Finnemore's Souvenir Programme was described by The Radio Times as 'the best sketch show in years, on television or radio', and by The Daily Telegraph as 'funny enough to make even the surliest cat laugh'. Already the winner of a BBC Audio Drama Award and a Radio Academy Silver Award, John was named the 2016 Radio Broadcaster of the Year by the Broadcasting Press Guild for his work on Souvenir Programme.

Written by and starring John Finnemore.

With

Original music composed and performed by ... Susannah Pearse

Producer: Ed Morrish

A BBC Studios production for BBC Radio 4 first broadcast in January 2017.

John Finnemore presents more sketches in his award-winning Souvenir Programme.

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Meet a man on the way to St Ives; a President is given two speeches; and we hear from a couple who get on like a house on fire. And, well... Since you ask him for a tale of love...

John Finnemore, writer and star of Cabin Pressure and John Finnemore's Double Acts and regular guest on The Now Show and The Unbelievable Truth, returns for a sixth series of his multi-award-winning Souvenir Programme, joined as ever by Margaret Cabourn-Smith, Simon Kane, Lawry Lewin, and Carrie Quinlan.

~John Finnemore's Souvenir Programme was described by The Radio Times as 'the best sketch show in years, on television or radio', and by The Daily Telegraph as 'funny enough to make even the surliest cat laugh'. Already the winner of a BBC Audio Drama Award and a Radio Academy Silver Award, John was named the 2016 Radio Broadcaster of the Year by the Broadcasting Press Guild for his work on Souvenir Programme.

Written by and starring John Finnemore.

With

Original music composed and performed by ... Susannah Pearse

Producer: Ed Morrish

A BBC Studios production for BBC Radio 4 first broadcast in January 2017.

John Finnemore presents more sketches in his award-winning Souvenir Programme.

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Another tip Behind Closed Doors; a famous author takes drastic measures to improve his sales; and discover what a certain celebrity is really like.

John Finnemore, writer and star of Cabin Pressure and John Finnemore's Double Acts and regular guest on The Now Show and The Unbelievable Truth, returns for a sixth series of his multi-award-winning series.

~John Finnemore's Souvenir Programme was described by The Radio Times as 'the best sketch show in years, on television or radio', and by The Daily Telegraph as 'funny enough to make even the surliest cat laugh'. Already the winner of a BBC Audio Drama Award and a Radio Academy Silver Award, John was named the 2016 Radio Broadcaster of the Year by the Broadcasting Press Guild for his work on Souvenir Programme.

Written by and starring John Finnemore.

With

Margaret Cabourn-Smith

Original music composed and performed by Susannah Pearse.

Producer: Ed Morrish

A BBC Studios production for BBC Radio 4 first broadcast in January 2017.

John Finnemore presents more sketches in his award-winning Souvenir Programme.

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John lets Lawry take over, with inevitable reactions from Carrie, Margaret and Simon. And, well... since you ask him for a musical finale...

John Finnemore, writer and star of Cabin Pressure and John Finnemore's Double Acts and regular guest on The Now Show and The Unbelievable Truth, returns for a sixth series of his multi-award-winning series.

~John Finnemore's Souvenir Programme was described by The Radio Times as 'the best sketch show in years, on television or radio', and by The Daily Telegraph as 'funny enough to make even the surliest cat laugh'. Already the winner of a BBC Audio Drama Award and a Radio Academy Silver Award, John was named the 2016 Radio Broadcaster of the Year by the Broadcasting Press Guild for his work on Souvenir Programme.

Written by and starring John Finnemore.

Margaret Cabourn-Smith

Original music composed by ... Susannah Pearse

Piano: Susannah Pearse

Flute: Caroline Ardron

Bassoon: Joanna Baillie Stark

Cello: Sally Stares

Producer: Ed Morrish

A BBC Studios production for BBC Radio 4 first broadcast in January 2017.

John Finnemore brings the sixth series of his award-winning sketch show to a close.

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Listen out for a very awkward phone call, and a poem from a world-famous polymath.

There's also a correction to something that happened in the first series and a story about the importance of good manners...

This is the show described by Radio Times as 'the best sketch show in years, on television or radio', and by The Daily Telegraph as 'funny enough to make even the surliest cat laugh'.

Written by and starring John Finnemore

With:

Margaret Cabourn-Smith

Producer Ed Morrish

A BBC Studios production for BBC Radio 4, first broadcast in January 2018.

An awkward phone call and the importance of good manners. The award-winning sketch show.

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Discover the world's least popular invention and an exciting - perhaps too exciting - new wedding venue.

Also hear Shakespeare the way it's supposed to be said and, well, since you ask him for a tale of a mission set against almost insurmountable odds...

John Finnemore presents another half hour of his award-winning sketch show..

Written by and starring John Finnemore.

With:

Margaret Cabourn-Smith

Producer: Ed Morrish

A BBC Studios production for BBC Radio 4, first broadcast in January 2018.

A surprise wedding venue and the sound of Shakespeare. Sketch show from 2018.

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Hear the best sound in all of music, and someone asking for a massive favour.

There's also an inaccurate sketch, but that's alright because John issues a correction and, well, since you ask him a very direct question...

John Finnemore presents another half hour of his award-winning sketch show..

Written by and starring John Finnemore.

With:

Margaret Cabourn-Smith

Cellist: Sally Stares

Producer: Ed Morrish

A BBC Studios production for BBC Radio 4, first broadcast in January 2018.

The best sound in all of music, and someone asks for a massive favour.

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John Finnemore presents another half hour of his award-winning sketch show, joined by his regular ensemble cast of Margaret Cabourn-Smith, Simon Kane, Lawry Lewin and Carrie Quinlan.

This week, an established Radio 4 programme gets a brand new theme tune, and we get a tutorial to the world's most complicated game. Also, Patsy Straightwoman asks someone very old to tell her more and, well... Since you ask John for a 'howdy, partner'...

Written by & starring ... John Finnemore

Original music composed by ... Susannah Pearse

Piano ... Susannah Pearse

Cello ... Sally Stares

Production Coordinator ... Beverly Tagg

Producer ... Ed Morrish

A BBC Studios production first broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in January 2018.

John Finnemore writes and stars in this award-winning sketch show.

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John Finnemore presents another half hour of his award-winning sketch show, joined by his regular ensemble cast of Margaret Cabourn-Smith, Simon Kane, Lawry Lewin and Carrie Quinlan.

This week, we hear from several different animals, a couple of types of King, and witness a much-needed intervention. We also witness a majestic sunset and, well, since you ask him for some audience participation...

~John Finnemore's Souvenir Programme was described by The Radio Times as 'the best sketch show in years, on television or radio', and by The Daily Telegraph as 'funny enough to make even the surliest cat laugh'. Already the winner of a BBC Audio Drama Award and a Radio Academy Silver Award, John was named the 2016 Radio Broadcaster of the Year by the Broadcasting Press Guild for his work on Souvenir Programme.

Written by & starring ... John Finnemore

Production Coordinator ... Beverly Tagg

Producer ... Ed Morrish

A BBC Studios production.

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in 2018.

Several different animals, a couple of types of king and a much-needed intervention.

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Popular award winning sketch show from the creator of Cabin Pressure.

In the final programme of the seventh series, you'll learn about the downsides of adopting animals, and hear a modern shanty that anyone who works in an office will identify with.

Written by & starring ... John Finnemore

With:

Margaret Cabourn-Smith

Original music composed by ... Susannah Pearse

Piano ... Susannah Pearse

Squeezebox/cello ... Sally Stares

Production Coordinator ... Beverly Tagg

Producer ... Ed Morrish

A BBC Studios production first broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in February 2018.

Downsides of animal adoption and an office shanty. John's award-winning sketch show.

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John Finnemore returns to Radio 4 with an eighth series of his multi-award-winning sketch show, joined by his regular ensemble cast of Margaret Cabourn-Smith, Simon Kane, Lawry Lewin and Carrie Quinlan.

In this episode, John cooks a particularly good lasagne, and we hear a legendary swansong and, well... since you ask him for a ghost story...

~John Finnemore's Souvenir Programme was described by The Radio Times as 'the best sketch show in years, on television or radio', and by The Daily Telegraph as 'funny enough to make even the surliest cat laugh'. Already the winner of a Radio Academy Silver Award and a Broadcasting Press Guild award, this year Souvenir Programme won its second BBC Audio Drama award.

Written by & starring ... John Finnemore

Cast ... Margaret Cabourn-Smith

Cast ... Simon Kane

Cast ... Lawry Lewin

Cast ... Carrie Quinlan

Original music & piano ... Susannah Pearse

Cello ... Sally Stares

Production Coordinator ... Beverly Tagg

Producer ... Ed Morrish

A BBC Studios production

John Finnemore presents more sketches and songs.

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John Finnemore returns to Radio 4 with an eighth series of his multi-award-winning sketch show, joined by his regular ensemble cast of Margaret Cabourn-Smith, Simon Kane, Lawry Lewin and Carrie Quinlan.

We don't know much about this episode, but it contains some merry names, an epiphany, and, well... since you ask him for a story of the biter bit...

~John Finnemore's Souvenir Programme was described by The Radio Times as 'the best sketch show in years, on television or radio', and by The Daily Telegraph as 'funny enough to make even the surliest cat laugh'. Already the winner of a Radio Academy Silver Award and a Broadcasting Press Guild award, this year Souvenir Programme won its second BBC Audio Drama award.

Written by and starring John Finnemore

Cast: Margaret Cabourn-Smith, Simon Kane, Lawry Lewin, Carrie Quinlan

Production Coordinator: Beverly Tagg

Producer: Ed Morrish

A BBC Studios production

John Finnemore presents more sketches and songs.

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John Finnemore returns to Radio 4 with an eighth series of his multi-award-winning sketch show, joined by his regular ensemble cast of Margaret Cabourn-Smith, Simon Kane, Lawry Lewin and Carrie Quinlan.

This episode, contains some handy mnemonics, an unilluminating interview, and a de-illuminating editor's note. Support for John Finnemore's Souvenir Programme comes from all the usual companies who support podcasts.

~John Finnemore's Souvenir Programme was described by The Radio Times as 'the best sketch show in years, on television or radio', and by The Daily Telegraph as 'funny enough to make even the surliest cat laugh'. Already the winner of a Radio Academy Silver Award and a Broadcasting Press Guild award, this year Souvenir Programme won its second BBC Audio Drama award.

Written by & starring ... John Finnemore

Cast ... Margaret Cabourn-Smith

Cast ... Simon Kane

Cast ... Lawry Lewin

Cast ... Carrie Quinlan

Production Coordinator ... Beverly Tagg

Producer ... Ed Morrish

A BBC Studios production

John Finnemore presents more sketches and songs.

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John Finnemore returns to Radio 4 with an eighth series of his multi-award-winning sketch show, joined by his regular ensemble cast of Margaret Cabourn-Smith, Simon Kane, Lawry Lewin and Carrie Quinlan.

This week's episode will make you feel like a princess, whether you want it to or not - and you can have that, if you like. And, well... since you ask him for another tale of crossing the ocean by horseback...

~John Finnemore's Souvenir Programme was described by The Radio Times as 'the best sketch show in years, on television or radio', and by The Daily Telegraph as 'funny enough to make even the surliest cat laugh'. Already the winner of a Radio Academy Silver Award and a Broadcasting Press Guild award, this year Souvenir Programme won its second BBC Audio Drama award.

Written by & starring ... John Finnemore

Cast ... Margaret Cabourn-Smith

Cast ... Simon Kane

Cast ... Lawry Lewin

Cast ... Carrie Quinlan

Production Coordinator ... Beverly Tagg

Producer ... Ed Morrish

A BBC Studios production

John Finnemore presents more sketches and songs.

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John Finnemore returns to Radio 4 with an eighth series of his multi-award-winning sketch show, joined by his regular ensemble cast of Margaret Cabourn-Smith, Simon Kane, Lawry Lewin and Carrie Quinlan.

This episode contains some helpful guidance on the etiquette of 'Thank Yous', and looks into the devastating consequences of World Peace.

~John Finnemore's Souvenir Programme was described by The Radio Times as 'the best sketch show in years, on television or radio', and by The Daily Telegraph as 'funny enough to make even the surliest cat laugh'. Already the winner of a Radio Academy Silver Award and a Broadcasting Press Guild award, this year Souvenir Programme won its second BBC Audio Drama award.

Written by & starring ... John Finnemore

Cast ... Margaret Cabourn-Smith

Cast ... Simon Kane

Cast ... Lawry Lewin

Cast ... Carrie Quinlan

Production Coordinator ... Beverly Tagg

Producer ... Ed Morrish

A BBC Studios production

John Finnemore presents more sketches and songs.

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John Finnemore returns to Radio 4 with an eighth series of his multi-award-winning sketch show, joined by his regular ensemble cast of Margaret Cabourn-Smith, Simon Kane, Lawry Lewin and Carrie Quinlan.

In this clinically efficient episode, John does the voice, and we also hear what sort of song he could have had on the show if he'd wanted. And, well... since you ask him for a story of a breakneck race against time...

~John Finnemore's Souvenir Programme was described by The Radio Times as 'the best sketch show in years, on television or radio', and by The Daily Telegraph as 'funny enough to make even the surliest cat laugh'. Already the winner of a Radio Academy Silver Award and a Broadcasting Press Guild award, this year Souvenir Programme won its second BBC Audio Drama award.

Written by & starring ... John Finnemore

Cast ... Margaret Cabourn-Smith

Cast ... Simon Kane

Cast ... Lawry Lewin

Cast ... Carrie Quinlan

Original music & piano ... Susannah Pearse

Cello ... Sally Stares

Additional musical arrangement ... Rich Evans

Production Coordinator ... Beverly Tagg

Producer ... Ed Morrish

A BBC Studios production

John Finnemore presents more sketches and songs.

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The ninth series of John Finnemore's Souvenir Programme is very different to the previous eight. It's still written by John Finnemore, 'one of our best sketch writers', (The Observer), and performed by him with 'a great supporting cast of Margaret Cabourn-Smith, Simon Kane, Lawry Lewin and Carrie Quinlan' (The Telegraph), and there are still sketches and songs. But, with no live studio audience this year, John has taken the opportunity to try something completely new

Every episode in this series of Souvenir Programme is made up of scenes from one person's life, played in reverse order. There's no narrative to the episode; it's still a sketch show, not a sitcom... but the sketches in each episode all happened to one person, played by one member of the cast, over the course of their lifetime.

Episode one is all about Russ, and takes place between a Christmas day Zoom in 2020, and a funeral he attended as a five-year-old in 1990.

~John Finnemore's Souvenir Programme started in 2011 and quickly established itself as 'One of the most consistently funny sketch shows for quite some time' (The Guardian), and 'One of the funniest and most inventive new radio comedy shows of recent years' (The Daily Mail).

Written and performed by ... John Finnemore

Russ ... Lawry Lewin

Ensemble ... Margaret Cabourn-Smith

Ensemble ... Simon Kane

Ensemble ... Carrie Quinlan

Original music composed by - Susannah Pearse

Original music arranged by ... Susannah Pearse and Tim Sutton

Recorded and edited by ... Rich Evans at Syncbox Post

Production coordinator ... Beverly Tagg

Producer ... Ed Morrish

A BBC Studios Production

John Finnemore presents a ninth series of his award-winning sketch show.

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The ninth series of John Finnemore's Souvenir Programme is very different to the previous eight. It's still written by John Finnemore, 'one of our best sketch writers', (The Observer), and performed by him with 'a great supporting cast of Margaret Cabourn-Smith, Simon Kane, Lawry Lewin and Carrie Quinlan' (The Telegraph), and there are still sketches and songs. But, with no live studio audience this year, John has taken the opportunity to try something completely new

Every episode in this series of Souvenir Programme is made up of scenes from one person's life, played in reverse order. There's no narrative to the episode; it's still a sketch show, not a sitcom... but the sketches in each episode all happened to one person, played by one member of the cast, over the course of their lifetime.

Episode two is all about Deborah, and takes place between a catchup Zoom in lockdown one, and a bedtime story she was told in 1962.

~John Finnemore's Souvenir Programme started in 2011 and quickly established itself as 'One of the most consistently funny sketch shows for quite some time' (The Guardian), and 'One of the funniest and most inventive new radio comedy shows of recent years' (The Daily Mail).

Written and performed by ... John Finnemore

Deborah ... Margaret Cabourn-Smith

Ensemble ... Lawry Lewin

Ensemble ... Simon Kane

Ensemble ... Carrie Quinlan

Recorded and edited by ... Rich Evans at Syncbox Post

Production coordinator ... Beverly Tagg

Producer ... Ed Morrish

A BBC Studios Production

John Finnemore presents a ninth series of his award-winning sketch show.

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The ninth series of John Finnemore's Souvenir Programme is very different to the previous eight. It's still written by John Finnemore, 'one of our best sketch writers', (The Observer), and performed by him with 'a great supporting cast of Margaret Cabourn-Smith, Simon Kane, Lawry Lewin and Carrie Quinlan' (The Telegraph), and there are still sketches and songs. But, with no live studio audience this year, John has taken the opportunity to try something completely new

Every episode in this series of Souvenir Programme is made up of scenes from one person's life, played in reverse order. There's no narrative to the episode; it's still a sketch show, not a sitcom... but the sketches in each episode all happened to one person, played by one member of the cast, over the course of their lifetime.

This week, we follow our way back through the life of Jerry, starting earlier this year and going back to a wartime poem in 1943.

~John Finnemore's Souvenir Programme started in 2011 and quickly established itself as 'One of the most consistently funny sketch shows for quite some time' (The Guardian), and 'One of the funniest and most inventive new radio comedy shows of recent years' (The Daily Mail).

Written and performed by ... John Finnemore

Jerry ... Simon Kane

Ensemble ... Lawry Lewin

Ensemble ... Margaret Cabourn-Smith

Ensemble ... Carrie Quinlan

Original music composed by - Susannah Pearse

Original music arranged by ... Susannah Pearse and Tim Sutton

Recorded and edited by ... Rich Evans at Syncbox Post

Production coordinator ... Beverly Tagg

Producer ... Ed Morrish

A BBC Studios Production

John Finnemore presents a ninth series of his award-winning sketch show.

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The ninth series of John Finnemore's Souvenir Programme is very different to the previous eight. It's still written by John Finnemore, 'one of our best sketch writers', (The Observer), and performed by him with 'a great supporting cast of Margaret Cabourn-Smith, Simon Kane, Lawry Lewin and Carrie Quinlan' (The Telegraph), and there are still sketches and songs. But, with no live studio audience this year, John has taken the opportunity to try something completely new

Every episode in this series of Souvenir Programme is made up of scenes from one person's life, played in reverse order. There's no narrative to the episode; it's still a sketch show, not a sitcom... but the sketches in each episode all happened to one person, played by one member of the cast, over the course of their lifetime.

Episode four is about Vanessa, and starts with a television quiz show in 1990, and ends with a fairytale walk in 1921.

~John Finnemore's Souvenir Programme started in 2011 and quickly established itself as 'One of the most consistently funny sketch shows for quite some time' (The Guardian), and 'One of the funniest and most inventive new radio comedy shows of recent years' (The Daily Mail).

Written and performed by ... John Finnemore

Vanessa ... Carrie Quinlan

Ensemble ... Lawry Lewin

Ensemble ... Margaret Cabourn-Smith

Ensemble ... Simon Kane

Original music composed by - Susannah Pearse

Original music arranged by ... Susannah Pearse and Tim Sutton

Recorded and edited by ... Rich Evans at Syncbox Post

Production coordinator ... Beverly Tagg

Producer ... Ed Morrish

A BBC Studios Production

John Finnemore presents a ninth series of his award-winning sketch show.

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The ninth series of John Finnemore's Souvenir Programme is very different to the previous eight. It's still written by John Finnemore, 'one of our best sketch writers', (The Observer), and performed by him with 'a great supporting cast of Margaret Cabourn-Smith, Simon Kane, Lawry Lewin and Carrie Quinlan' (The Telegraph), and there are still sketches and songs. But, with no live studio audience this year, John has taken the opportunity to try something completely new

Every episode in this series of Souvenir Programme is made up of scenes from one person's life, played in reverse order. There's no narrative to the episode; it's still a sketch show, not a sitcom... but the sketches in each episode all happened to one person, played by one member of the cast, over the course of their lifetime.

This week concerns Newt, following his life backwards from a funeral in 1990 to an eventful Christmas dinner in 1898.

~John Finnemore's Souvenir Programme started in 2011 and quickly established itself as 'One of the most consistently funny sketch shows for quite some time' (The Guardian), and 'One of the funniest and most inventive new radio comedy shows of recent years' (The Daily Mail).

Written by ... John Finnemore

Newt ... John Finnemore

Ensemble ... Lawry Lewin

Ensemble ... Margaret Cabourn-Smith

Ensemble ... Simon Kane

Ensemble ... Carrie Quinlan

Original music composed by - Susannah Pearse

Original music arranged by ... Susannah Pearse and Tim Sutton

Recorded and edited by ... Rich Evans at Syncbox Post

Production coordinator ... Beverly Tagg

Producer ... Ed Morrish

A BBC Studios Production

John Finnemore presents a ninth series of his award-winning sketch show.

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The ninth series of John Finnemore's Souvenir Programme is very different to the previous eight. It's still written by John Finnemore, 'one of our best sketch writers', (The Observer), and performed by him with 'a great supporting cast of Margaret Cabourn-Smith, Simon Kane, Lawry Lewin and Carrie Quinlan' (The Telegraph), and there are still sketches and songs. But, with no live studio audience this year, John has taken the opportunity to try something completely new.

~John Finnemore's Souvenir Programme started in 2011 and quickly established itself as 'One of the most consistently funny sketch shows for quite some time' (The Guardian), and 'One of the funniest and most inventive new radio comedy shows of recent years' (The Daily Mail).

Written by ... John Finnemore

Newt ... John Finnemore

Russ ... Lawry Lewin

Deborah ... Margaret Cabourn-Smith

Jerry ... Simon Kane

Vanessa ... Carrie Quinlan

Other parts played by the cast.

Original music composed by - Susannah Pearse

Original music performed by ... Susannah Pearse and Sally Stares

Recorded and edited by ... Rich Evans at Syncbox Post

Production coordinator ... Beverly Tagg

Producer ... Ed Morrish

A BBC Studios Production

John Finnemore presents a ninth series of his award-winning sketch show.