John Finnemore's Souvenir Programme

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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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Carrie Quinlan

Ed Morrish

John Finnemore's Souvenir Programme: Series 7: Episode 4

Episode 4

Series 7

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

A radio programme gets a brand new theme tune.  John’s award-winning sketch show from 2018.

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's Souvenir Programme: Series 7

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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