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John Finnemore's Souvenir Programme

Comedy: Sketch

Sketch show from the writer of Radio 4's Cabin Pressure, John Finnemore

Sketch show from the writer of Radio 4's Cabin Pressure and regular guest on The Now Show, John Finnemore, with Carrie Quinlan, Margaret Cabourn-Smith, Lawry Lewin and Simon Kane

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John Finnemore's Souvenir Programme: Series 6

John Finnemore

Margaret Cabourn-Smith

Simon Kane

Lawry Lewin

Carrie Quinlan

Ed Morrish

John Finnemore's Souvenir Programme: Series 6: Episode 1

Episode 1

Series 6

BBC Radio 4 - John Finnemore's Souvenir Programme, Series 6, Episode 1

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

John Finnemore presents a special edition of his award-winning Souvenir Programme, including a song about the best day of the festive season.

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

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

Sketch comedy series from the writer of Radio 4's Cabin Pressure.

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