John Finnemore's Souvenir Programme

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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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Lawry Lewin

Carrie Quinlan

Ed Morrish

John Finnemore's Souvenir Programme: Series 7: Episode 5

Episode 5

Series 7

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

We hear from several different animals and witness a majestic sunset. 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, 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

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First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in 2018.

John Finnemore's Souvenir Programme: Series 7

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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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