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Duration: 30 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 Extra

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John creates an innovative teaching aid and eavesdrops on two guards. With Margaret Cabourn-Smith and Simon Kane. From 2014. Show more

Duration: 30 minutes

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Documentary-makers, a big debate, and a little trophy. With Carrie Quinlan, Lawry Lewin and Simon Kane. From October 2011. Show more

Duration: 30 minutes

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Zoo music and a sketch that only a fool wouldn't find funny. With Carrie Quinlan, Lawry Lewin and Simon Kane. From October 2011. Show more

Duration: 30 minutes

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The animals that don't get sanctuaries, and why do people literally shout at the radio? With Carrie Quinlan. From 2013. Show more

Duration: 30 minutes

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Making new friends - and the problem with polymath bestselling authors. Slightly off sketch show from September 2013. Show more

Duration: 30 minutes

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A song about an unheralded inventor; a touching reunion; and a normal man. With Margaret Cabourn-Smith. From September 2013. Show more

Duration: 30 minutes

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A too rude sketch, advice on how to deal with bullies and an accidental visit to Ambridge. With Simon Kane. From September 2013. Show more

Duration: 30 minutes

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The truth behind some famous anecdotes - and a hard-bitten dame. Part of the show is in 3-D. With Simon Kane. From October 2013. Show more

Duration: 30 minutes

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Some creative accounting - and why are posh men's trousers all the same colour? With Margaret Cabourn-Smith. From 2013. Show more

Duration: 30 minutes

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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. Show more

Duration: 30 minutes

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The truth behind the war effort, sty construction, and evolution. With Carrie Quinlan and Lawry Lewin. From September 2011. Show more

Duration: 30 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 LW

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

Duration: 30 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 Extra

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An unpopular invention, a surprise wedding venue and the sound of Shakespeare. John’s award-winning sketch show. From 2018. Show more

Duration: 30 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 Extra

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

Duration: 30 minutes

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We hear from several different animals and witness a majestic sunset. John’s award-winning sketch show from 2018. Show more

Duration: 30 minutes

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The downsides of animal adoption and sing along to an office shanty. John's award-winning sketches from 2018. Show more

Duration: 30 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 Extra

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The best sound in all of music, and someone asks for a massive favour. John’s award-winning sketch show. From 2018. Show more

Duration: 30 minutes

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A famous polymath offers a poem and a very awkward phone call. John’s award-winning sketch show. From 2018. Show more

The Missing Hancocks

Series 2

The Trial of Father Christmas

Duration: 30 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 Extra

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Hancock’s Strolling Players’ cautionary tale of Christmas as it might be. Stars Kevin McNally. 1955 episode re-recorded in 2015. Show more

Contributors

Tony Hancock:
Kevin McNally
Bill Kerr:
Kevin Eldon
Sid James:
Simon Greenall
Kenneth Williams:
Robin Sebastian
Andree Melly:
Susy Kane
Graham Stark:
John Finnemore
Writer:
Ray Galton
Producer:
Ed Morrish
Producer:
Neil Pearson

Duration: 30 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 Extra

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The only detectives who have not had their own TV show yet, and a revolutionary email exchange. With Lawry Lewin. From 2014. Show more