Episodes
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| 02 | Edinburgh 2012 | 20120822 | 20120829 (BBC7) 20140918 (BBC7) 20170819 (BBC7) 20220805 (BBC7) 20220806 (BBC7) 20220807 (BBC7) 20250808 (BBC7) 20140911 (R4) | 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. Margaret Cabourn-Smith Simon Kane Lawry Lewin Carrie Quinlan Producer: Ed Morrish John Finnemore presents a special edition of his sketch show from Edinburgh. A special edition from the Edinburgh Fringe Festival with some extra special sketches. With Margaret Cabourn-Smith. From 2012. | |
| 01 | 01 | 20110918 | 20140116 (BBC7) 20150429 (BBC7) 20161016 (BBC7) 20161017 (BBC7) 20220917 (BBC7) 20220924 (BBC7) 20220925 (BBC7) 20250906 (BBC7) 20140109 (R4) | 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. Carrie Quinlan Lawry Lewin Simon Kane Producer: Ed Morrish A big job, a small job, the career path of the average TV exec, and a tiger with a gun. A big job, a small job, the career path of the average TV executive and a tiger with a gun. With Carrie Quinlan. From 2011. | |
| 01 | 02 | 20110925 | 20140123 (BBC7) 20150506 (BBC7) 20161023 (BBC7) 20161024 (BBC7) 20220924 (BBC7) 20250913 (BBC7) 20140116 (R4) | Discover the truth behind the war effort, sty construction, and evolution. With: Carrie Quinlan Lawry Lewin Simon Kane Producer: Ed Morrish The truth behind the war effort, sty construction, and evolution. With Carrie Quinlan and Lawry Lewin. From September 2011. | |
| 01 | 03 | 20111002 | 20140130 (BBC7) 20150513 (BBC7) 20161030 (BBC7) 20161031 (BBC7) 20221001 (BBC7) 20250920 (BBC7) 20140123 (R4) | 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. With: Carrie Quinlan Lawry Lewin Simon Kane 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. Documentary-makers, a big debate, and a little trophy. With Carrie Quinlan, Lawry Lewin and Simon Kane. From October 2011. | |
| 01 | 04 LAST | 20111009 | 20140206 (BBC7) 20150520 (BBC7) 20161106 (BBC7) 20161107 (BBC7) 20221008 (BBC7) 20250927 (BBC7) 20140130 (R4) |  Enjoy some musical interludes from the zoo, and a sketch that only a fool wouldn't find funny. 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. Carrie Quinlan Lawry Lewin Simon Kane Zoo music and a sketch that only a fool wouldn't find funny. With Carrie Quinlan, Lawry Lewin and Simon Kane. From October 2011. | |
| 02 | 01 | 20120913 | 20120920 (BBC7) 20150313 (BBC7) 20150314 (BBC7) 20150315 (BBC7) 20170708 (BBC7) 20221210 (BBC7) 20150308 (R4) | 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 | |
| 02 | 02 | 20120920 | 20120927 (BBC7) 20150320 (BBC7) 20150321 (BBC7) 20150322 (BBC7) 20170715 (BBC7) 20221217 (BBC7) 20150315 (R4) | 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. Producer: Ed Morrish How does The Archers sound to people who don't listen to The Archers? | |
| 02 | 03 | 20120927 | 20121004 (BBC7) 20150327 (BBC7) 20150328 (BBC7) 20150329 (BBC7) 20170722 (BBC7) 20221224 (BBC7) 20150322 (R4) | 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. Producer: Ed Morrish A sketch about messengers, a sketch about alchemy and a sketch about the word sketch. | |
| 02 | 04 | 20121004 | 20121011 (BBC7) 20150403 (BBC7) 20170729 (BBC7) 20221231 (BBC7) 20150329 (R4) | 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. Producer: Ed Morrish Sitcom characters feel trapped, and a good point about security numbers on credit cards. | |
| 02 | 05 | 20121011 | 20121018 (BBC7) 20150410 (BBC7) 20150411 (BBC7) 20170805 (BBC7) 20230107 (BBC7) 20150405 (R4) | 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'. Producer: Ed Morrish | |
| 02 | 06 LAST | 20121018 | 20121025 (BBC7) 20150417 (BBC7) 20150418 (BBC7) 20170812 (BBC7) 20230114 (BBC7) 20150412 (R4) | 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. Producer: Ed Morrish A show that starts by going to the dogs, ending with perhaps the oldest hymn in the world. | |
| 03 | 01 | 20130903 | 20130910 (BBC7) 20160415 (BBC7) 20180318 (BBC7) 20180319 (BBC7) 20230318 (BBC7) 20150624 (R4) | 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? Producer: Ed Morrish The animals that don't get sanctuaries, and why do people literally shout at the radio? | |
| 03 | 02 | 20130910 | 20130917 (BBC7) 20160422 (BBC7) 20180325 (BBC7) 20180326 (BBC7) 20230325 (BBC7) 20150701 (R4) | 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. Producer: Ed Morrish Making new friends and the problem with polymath bestselling authors. | |
| 03 | 03 | 20130917 | 20130924 (BBC7) 20160506 (BBC7) 20180401 (BBC7) 20180402 (BBC7) 20230401 (BBC7) 20150708 (R4) | John Finnemore with another sketch-packed show. This episode features a song about an unheralded inventor, a touching reunion and a normal man. Producer: Ed Morrish | |
| 03 | 04 | 20130924 | 20131001 (BBC7) 20160513 (BBC7) 20180408 (BBC7) 20180409 (BBC7) 20230408 (BBC7) 20150715 (R4) | 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. Producer: Ed Morrish A sketch that is much too rude and advice on how to deal with bullies. | |
| 03 | 05 | 20131001 | 20131008 (BBC7) 20160520 (BBC7) 20180415 (BBC7) 20180416 (BBC7) 20230415 (BBC7) 20150722 (R4) | 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. Producer: Ed Morrish. | |
| 03 | 06 LAST | 20131008 | 20131015 (BBC7) 20160527 (BBC7) 20180422 (BBC7) 20180423 (BBC7) 20230422 (BBC7) 20150729 (R4) | 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. Producer: Ed Morrish Some creative accounting - and why is it that posh men's trousers are all the same colour. | |
| 04 | 01 | 20141016 | 20141023 (BBC7) 20180722 (BBC7) 20180723 (BBC7) 20230909 (BBC7) 20160715 (R4) | 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. Producer: Ed Morrish A BBC Studios production for BBC Radio 4, first broadcast in October 2014. | |
| 04 | 02 | 20141023 | 20141030 (BBC7) 20180729 (BBC7) 20180730 (BBC7) 20230916 (BBC7) 20160617 (R4) | 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. With: Original music by Susannah Pearse Producer: Ed Morrish The rudest of awakenings for one particular pet and the positive side of stereotyping. | |
| 04 | 03 | 20141030 | 20141106 (BBC7) 20180805 (BBC7) 20180806 (BBC7) 20230923 (BBC7) 20160624 (R4) | 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. With: Producer Ed Morrish An awkward encounter at an interfaith conference and a Canadian trip to impress daddy. | |
| 04 | 04 | 20141106 | 20141113 (BBC7) 20180812 (BBC7) 20180813 (BBC7) 20230930 (BBC7) 20160701 (R4) | 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. With: Producer: Ed Morrish The induction of a new employee on Sodor Island, and a speech on following dreams. | |
| 04 | 05 | 20141113 | 20141120 (BBC7) 20180819 (BBC7) 20180820 (BBC7) 20231007 (BBC7) 20160708 (R4) | 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. With: Producer: Ed Morrish Featuring the only detectives who have not had their own TV show yet. | |
| 04 | 06 LAST | 20141120 | 20141127 (BBC7) 20180826 (BBC7) 20180827 (BBC7) 20231014 (BBC7) 20160722 (R4) | 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. With: Produced by Ed Morrish 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. | |
| 05 | 01 | 20160107 | 20160114 (BBC7) 20160115 (BBC7) 20200412 (BBC7) 20200413 (BBC7) 20200924 (BBC7) 20200925 (BBC7) 20231229 (BBC7) 20200917 (R4) | 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. 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. 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. | |
| 05 | 02 | 20160114 | 20160121 (BBC7) 20160122 (BBC7) 20200419 (BBC7) 20200420 (BBC7) 20201001 (BBC7) 20201002 (BBC7) 20240105 (BBC7) 20200924 (R4) | 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. 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. 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... | |
| 05 | 03 | 20160121 | 20160128 (BBC7) 20160129 (BBC7) 20200426 (BBC7) 20200427 (BBC7) 20201008 (BBC7) 20201009 (BBC7) 20240112 (BBC7) 20201001 (R4) | 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. 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. 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. | |
| 05 | 04 | 20160128 | 20160204 (BBC7) 20160205 (BBC7) 20200503 (BBC7) 20200504 (BBC7) 20201015 (BBC7) 20201016 (BBC7) 20240119 (BBC7) 20201008 (R4) | 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. 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... With: Meet the train passenger who really doesn't overthink things. | |
| 05 | 05 | 20160204 | 20160211 (BBC7) 20160212 (BBC7) 20200510 (BBC7) 20200511 (BBC7) 20201022 (BBC7) 20201023 (BBC7) 20240126 (BBC7) 20201015 (R4) | 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. 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. | |
| 05 | 06 LAST | 20160211 | 20160218 (BBC7) 20160219 (BBC7) 20200517 (BBC7) 20200518 (BBC7) 20201029 (BBC7) 20201030 (BBC7) 20240202 (BBC7) 20201022 (R4) | 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... 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... 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. | |
| 06 | 01 | 20161227 | 20170103 (BBC7) 20170104 (BBC7) 20251224 (BBC7) 20171227 (R4) | 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... 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 A BBC Studios Production. John Finnemore returns with a festive special of his award-winning Souvenir Programme. John Finnemore - writer and star of Cabin Pressure and John Finnemore's Double Acts - in the sixth series of his multi-award-winning sketch show. Producer: Ed Morrish A BBC Radio Comedy production for BBC Radio 4, first broadcast in December 2016. TV adverts, woodland talent contests, and a special Christmas song. TV adverts, woodland talent contests, and a special Christmas season song. With Margaret Cabourn-Smith. From December 2016. | |
| 06 | 02 | 20170103 | 20170110 (BBC7) 20170111 (BBC7) 20181227 (BBC7) 20181228 (BBC7) 20200804 (BBC7) 20200805 (BBC7) 20240411 (BBC7) 20181220 (R4) | 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... | |
| 06 | 03 | 20170110 | 20170117 (BBC7) 20170118 (BBC7) 20190103 (BBC7) 20190104 (BBC7) 20200811 (BBC7) 20200812 (BBC7) 20240418 (BBC7) 20181227 (R4) | 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. Multi-award-winning 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, heads up more sketches. With: At the piano: Susannah Pearse. Producer: Ed Morrish A BBC Studios production for BBC Radio 4, first broadcast in January 2017. The worst of the bad coppers, a one hit-wonder and the return of Patsy Straightwoman. The worst of the bad coppers, a frustrated one hit-wonder and the return of Patsy Straightwoman. With Carrie Quinlan. From 2017. 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. Original music composed and performed by ... Susannah Pearse | |
| 06 | 04 | 20170117 | 20170124 (BBC7) 20170125 (BBC7) 20190110 (BBC7) 20190111 (BBC7) 20200818 (BBC7) 20200819 (BBC7) 20240425 (BBC7) 20190103 (R4) | Meet a man on the way to St Ives; a President is given two speeches; and meet the couple who get on like a house on fire. And, well... since you asked for a tale of love... Multi-award-winning 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, heads up more sketches. With Original music composed and performed by ... Susannah Pearse A BBC Studios production for BBC Radio 4 first broadcast in January 2017. ***** 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 president with two speeches and we hear from a couple who get on like a house on fire. With Margaret Cabourn-Smith. From 2017. 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. | |
| 06 | 05 | 20170124 | 20170131 (BBC7) 20170201 (BBC7) 20200825 (BBC7) 20200826 (BBC7) 20240502 (BBC7) 20190426 (R4) | 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. 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. An author takes drastic measures to improve sales and we discover the truth about a celebrity. With Simon Kane. From 2017. | |
| 06 | 06 LAST | 20170131 | 20170207 (BBC7) 20170208 (BBC7) 20190117 (BBC7) 20190118 (BBC7) 20200901 (BBC7) 20200902 (BBC7) 20240509 (BBC7) 20190110 (R4) | 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. Original music composed by ... Susannah Pearse Piano: Susannah Pearse Flute: Caroline Ardron Bassoon: Joanna Baillie Stark Cello: Sally Stares Producer: Ed Morrish John Finnemore brings the sixth series of his award-winning sketch show to a close. A BBC Studios production for BBC Radio 4 first broadcast in January 2017. John lets Lawry take over, with inevitable reactions on the musical finale from Carrie, Margaret and Simon. From 2017. | |
| 07 | 01 | 20180104 | 20180111 (BBC7) 20180112 (BBC7) 20210808 (BBC7) 20210809 (BBC7) 20210814 (BBC7) 20210815 (BBC7) 20240822 (BBC7) | 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'. With: 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. Margaret Cabourn-Smith Simon Kane Lawry Lewin Carrie Quinlan A famous polymath offers a poem and a very awkward phone call. John's award-winning sketch show. From 2018. | |
| 07 | 02 | 20180111 | 20180118 (BBC7) 20180119 (BBC7) 20210815 (BBC7) 20210816 (BBC7) 20240829 (BBC7) | 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.. With: 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. Also, a chance to listen to Shakespeare spoken 'correctly' plus a tale of a mission set against almost insurmountable odds... Margaret Cabourn-Smith Simon Kane Lawry Lewin Carrie Quinlan An unpopular invention, a surprise wedding venue and the sound of Shakespeare. John's award-winning sketch show. From 2018. | |
| 07 | 03 | 20180118 | 20180125 (BBC7) 20180126 (BBC7) 20210822 (BBC7) 20210823 (BBC7) 20240905 (BBC7) | 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.. With: 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. Margaret Cabourn-Smith Simon Kane Lawry Lewin Carrie Quinlan The best sound in all of music, and someone asks for a massive favour. John's award-winning sketch show. From 2018. | |
| 07 | 04 | 20180125 | 20180201 (BBC7) 20180202 (BBC7) 20210829 (BBC7) 20210830 (BBC7) 20240912 (BBC7) | 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 A BBC Studios production first broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in January 2018. John Finnemore writes and stars in this award-winning sketch show. An established BBC Radio 4 programme gets a brand new theme tune, and we get a tutorial to the world's most complicated game. With: Producer : Ed Morrish A BBC Studios production for BBC Radio 4, first broadcast in January 2018. A BBC Radio 4 programme gets a new theme tune. A radio programme gets a brand new theme tune. John's award-winning sketch show from 2018. | |
| 07 | 05 | 20180201 | 20180208 (BBC7) 20180209 (BBC7) 20210905 (BBC7) 20210906 (BBC7) 20240919 (BBC7) | 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... Written by & starring ... John Finnemore Production Coordinator ... Beverly Tagg A BBC Studios production. Several different animals, a couple of types of king and a much-needed intervention. Plus witness a majestic sunset and some audience participation... With: Producer: Ed Morrish A BBC Studios production for BBC Radio 4, first broadcast in 2018. John presents several different animals, a couple of types of king and a much-needed intervention. From 2018. | |
| 07 | 06 LAST | 20180208 | 20180215 (BBC7) 20180216 (BBC7) 20210912 (BBC7) 20210913 (BBC7) 20210918 (BBC7) 20210919 (BBC7) 20240926 (BBC7) | 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 Original music composed by ... Susannah Pearse Piano ... Susannah Pearse Squeezebox/cello ... Sally Stares Production Coordinator ... Beverly Tagg 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. John concludes the seventh series, with the downsides of adopting animals, and a modern shanty that anyone who works in an office will identify with. Margaret Cabourn-Smith Simon Kane Lawry Lewin Carrie Quinlan Producer ... Ed Morrish A BBC Studios production for BBC Radio 4, first broadcast in February 2018. The downsides of animal adoption and sing along to an office shanty. John's award-winning sketches from 2018. John Finnemore concludes the seventh series of his award-winning sketch show. Discover the downsides of adopting animals, and a modern shanty that anyone who works in an office will identify with. John reveals the downsides of animal adoption, plus an office shanty. | |
| 08 | 01 | 20190522 | 20190529 (BBC7) 20190530 (BBC7) 20230726 (BBC7) 20251119 (BBC7) 20230719 (R4) | 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 A BBC Studios production John Finnemore presents more sketches and songs. Producer: Ed Morrish A BBC Studios production for BBC Radio 4, first broadcast in May 2019. John cooks a particularly good lasagne, and we hear a legendary swansong. The award-winning sketch show. From 2019. | |
| 08 | 02 | 20190529 | 20190605 (BBC7) 20190606 (BBC7) 20230802 (BBC7) 20251126 (BBC7) 20230726 (R4) | 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. 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. We don't know much about this episode, but it contains some merry names and an epiphany. A BBC Studios production for BBC Radio 4, first broadcast in May 2019. John Finnemore discusses merry names and has an epiphany. Sketches and songs from the award-winning show. From 2019. | |
| 08 | 03 | 20190605 | 20190612 (BBC7) 20190613 (BBC7) 20230809 (BBC7) 20251203 (BBC7) 20230802 (R4) | 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 A BBC Studios production John Finnemore presents more sketches and songs. Producer ... Ed Morrish Discover the truth behind the war effort, sty construction, and evolution. First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in September 2011. Handy mnemonics and an unilluminating interview. With Carrie Quinlan. Handy mnemonics and an unilluminating interview. With Margaret Cabourn-Smith and Simon Kane. From 2019. | |
| 08 | 04 | 20190612 | 20190619 (BBC7) 20190620 (BBC7) 20230816 (BBC7) 20251210 (BBC7) 20230809 (R4) | 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 A BBC Studios production John Finnemore presents more sketches and songs. You'll feel like a princess, whether you want to or not - and you can have that, if you like. Producer: Ed Morrish A BBC Studios production for BBC Radio 4, first broadcast in June 2019. Sketches and songs about princesses and crossing the ocean on horseback. John Finnemore makes you feel like a princess when you don't want to and tells of crossing the ocean on horseback. From 2019. | |
| 08 | 05 | 20190619 | 20190626 (BBC7) 20190627 (BBC7) 20230823 (BBC7) 20251217 (BBC7) 20230816 (R4) | Some helpful guidance on the etiquette of 'Thank Yous', and a look into the devastating consequences of World Peace. With: Margaret Cabourn-Smith Simon Kane Lawry Lewin Carrie Quinlan Producer: Ed Morrish A BBC Studios production, first broadcast on Radio 4 in June 2019. Some helpful guidance on the etiquette of 'Thank Yous', and a look into the devastating consequences of World Peace. From 2019. The etiquette of 'Thank Yous', and the devastating consequences of World Peace. 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 John Finnemore presents more sketches and songs. | |
| 08 | 06 LAST | 20190626 | 20190703 (BBC7) 20190704 (BBC7) 20230830 (BBC7) 20251231 (BBC7) 20230823 (R4) | 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 A BBC Studios production John Finnemore presents more sketches and songs. Original music and piano: Susannah Pearse Producer: Ed Morrish A BBC Studios production for Radio 4, first broadcast in June 2019. A breakneck race against time and a song John could have had on the show if he wanted... John Finnemore tells the story of a breakneck race against time and fantasises about a song he wants on the show. From 2019. Stand by for a breakneck race against time! | |
| 09 | 01 | 20210506 | 20210513 (BBC7) 20210514 (BBC7) 20260204 (BBC7) 20211226 (R4) | With no live studio audience this year, John Finnemore 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 episode 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. Written and performed by John Finnemore. Lawry Lewin Margaret Cabourn-Smith Simon Kane Carrie Quinlan Music composed by Susannah Pearse Music arranged by Susannah Pearse and Tim Sutton Producer: Ed Morrish A BBC Studios Production for Radio 4, first broadcast in May 2021. A Christmas Day Zoom and attending a funeral as a five-year-old. Russ attends a funeral in 1990, aged five, and a Christmas Day Zoom in 2020. With Margaret Cabourn-Smith. From 2021. 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). 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 John Finnemore presents a ninth series of his award-winning sketch show. | |
| 09 | 02 | 20210513 | 20210520 (BBC7) 20260211 (BBC7) 20211227 (R4) | 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 A BBC Studios Production John Finnemore presents a ninth series of his award-winning sketch show. With no live studio audience, John Finnemore took the opportunity to try something completely new. This episode is all about Deborah, and takes place between a catchup Zoom in lockdown one, and a bedtime story she was told in 1962. Producer: Ed Morrish A BBC Studios Production for BBC Radio 4, first broadcast in May 2021. A lockdown zoom and a bedtime story from 1962. Deborah's bedtime story from 1962 and a catch up zoom in lockdown. With Lawry Lewin and Simon Kane. From 2021. | |
| 09 | 03 | 20210520 | 20210527 (BBC7) 20210528 (BBC7) 20260218 (BBC7) 20211228 (R4) | 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 A BBC Studios Production John Finnemore presents a ninth series of his award-winning sketch show. Producer ... Ed Morrish A BBC Studios production for BBC Radio 4, first broadcast in May 2021. Following the life of Jerry and a wartime poem in 1943. Following the life of Jerry and going back to a wartime poem in 1943. With Lawry Lewin and Simon Kane. From 2021. | |
| 09 | 04 | 20210527 | 20210603 (BBC7) 20210604 (BBC7) 20260225 (BBC7) 20211229 (R4) | 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 A BBC Studios Production John Finnemore presents a ninth series of his award-winning sketch show. With no live studio audience, John Finnemore took the opportunity to try something completely new. This episode is all about Vanessa, and starts with a television quiz show in 1990, and ends with a fairytale walk in 1921. Producer: Ed Morrish A BBC Studios Production for Radio 4, first broadcast in May 2021. A TV quiz show in 1990, and ending with a fairytale walk in 1921. Starting with a television quiz show in 1990, and ending with a fairytale walk in 1921. With Carrie Quinlan. From 2021. | |
| 09 | 05 | 20210603 | 20210610 (BBC7) 20210611 (BBC7) 20260304 (BBC7) 20211230 (R4) | 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). 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 A BBC Studios Production John Finnemore presents a ninth series of his award-winning sketch show. 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. But, with no live studio audience for this series, John has taken the opportunity to try something completely new. Written and performed by John Finnemore Producer: Ed Morrish A BBC Studios Production for BBC Radio 4, first broadcast in June 2021. Following the life of Newt, with a 1990 funeral and a Christmas dinner. Following the life of Newt, from a 1990 funeral to Christmas dinner in 1898. With Lawry Lewin and Simon Kane. From 2021. | |
| 09 | 06 LAST | 20210610 | 20210617 (BBC7) 20210618 (BBC7) 20260311 (BBC7) 20211231 (R4) | 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). 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 A BBC Studios Production John Finnemore presents a ninth series of his award-winning sketch show. With no live studio audience, John Finnemore took 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. For this final episode, we jump between the lives of those five characters - Russ, Deborah, Jerry, Vanessa and Newt - and jump back and forth in time. Written and performed by John Finnemore. Producer: Ed Morrish A BBC Studios production for BBC Radio 4, first broadcast in June 2021. Events jump between Russ, Deborah, Jerry, Vanessa and Newt. Events jump in time between the lives of Russ, Deborah, Jerry, Vanessa and Newt. With Lawry Lewin and Simon Kane. From 2021. | |
| SPECIAL | 2023 | 20230527 | 20241226 (R4) | John 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. John Finnemore and the Souvenir Programme team return to Radio 4 with a one-off, 45-minute episode packed with sketches and song. | |
| SPECIAL | 2024 | 20240527 | This year's show is all about the village John has moved into since last year's show - and the very big, collective decision that they made last night. Written and presented by ... John Finnemore Ensemble ... Margaret Cabourn-Smith Ensemble ... Simon Kane Ensemble ... Lawry Lewin Ensemble ... Carrie Quinlan Original music composed by ... Susannah Pearse Theme tune arranged by ... Susannah Pearse Theme tune performed by ... Susannah Pearse & Sally Stares Studio managers ... Chris Maclean & Jon Calver Sound design ... Rich Evans Production coordinator ... Katie Baum Executive producer ... Richard Morris Producer ... Ed Morrish An EcoAudio certified production A BBC Studios Audio production Another one-off return for the multi-award-winning sketch show. John Finnemore returns for another annual one-off of his multi-award-winning sketch show, with this year's show being all about the village he's moved into since last year's show. | ||
| SPECIAL | 2025 | 20250825 | 20251225 (R4) | 2025's instalment of John Finnemore's Souvenir Programme is forty-five minutes of the funniest things John thought of in the last year, performed by John and his regular cast of Margaret Cabourn-Smith, Simon Kane, Lawry Lewin and Carrie Quinlan, with composer Susannah Pearse at the piano and Sally Stares on the cello. Please note that listening to these sketches about seahorses, time travel and sirens may cause side effects, unless you're listening to the placebo version of the show. Written and performed by - John Finnemore Original music - Susannah Pearse Piano - Susannah Pearse Cello - Sally Stares Recording - Jerry Peal & Jon Calver Editing - Rich Evans Production Manager - Katie Baum Executive Producer - Richard Morris John Finnemore's Souvenir Programme is a BBC Studios Production for Radio 4. Another one-off return for the multi-award-winning sketch show. John Finnemore returns to Radio 4 with 45 minutes of the funniest things he thought of last year, including exotic meats, time travel and sirens. |