John creates an innovative teaching aid and eavesdrops on two guards. With Margaret Cabourn-Smith and Simon Kane. From 2014. Show more
The Life and Times of Vivienne Vyle
Episode 3
30 minutes
First broadcast: on BBC Two EnglandLatest broadcast: on BBC HD
Dark sitcom about a daytime talk show. Vivienne defends her husband Jared when an interviewer calls him a kept man. Jared sets out to prove himself useful, with varying success. Show more
The Life and Times of Vivienne Vyle
Episode 4
29 minutes
First broadcast: on BBC Two EnglandLatest broadcast: on BBC HD
The Vivienne Vyle show is nominated for a TV Pick Award and everyone on the team except Vivienne is confident of success. Can she muscle in on rival Chris Connor's territory? Show more
The Life and Times of Vivienne Vyle
Episode 5
30 minutes
First broadcast: on BBC Two EnglandLatest broadcast: on BBC HD
Dark sitcom about a daytime talk show. The shock of winning a TV award sends Vivienne into a downward spiral. She seems to be suffering from a mystery illness. Show more
The Life and Times of Vivienne Vyle
Episode 1
30 minutes
First broadcast: on BBC Two EnglandLatest broadcast: on BBC HD
Dark sitcom about a daytime talk show. Ratings for the Vivienne Vyle Show soar when a guest punches Vivienne, so the producer is inspired to feature increasingly extreme guests. Show more
Documentary-makers, a big debate, and a little trophy. With Carrie Quinlan, Lawry Lewin and Simon Kane. From October 2011. Show more
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
The animals that don't get sanctuaries, and why do people literally shout at the radio? With Carrie Quinlan. From 2013. Show more
Making new friends - and the problem with polymath bestselling authors. Slightly off sketch show from September 2013. Show more
A song about an unheralded inventor; a touching reunion; and a normal man. With Margaret Cabourn-Smith. From September 2013. Show more
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
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
Some creative accounting - and why are posh men's trousers all the same colour? With Margaret Cabourn-Smith. From 2013. Show more
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
The truth behind the war effort, sty construction, and evolution. With Carrie Quinlan and Lawry Lewin. From September 2011. Show more
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
An unpopular invention, a surprise wedding venue and the sound of Shakespeare. John’s award-winning sketch show. From 2018. Show more
A radio programme gets a brand new theme tune. John’s award-winning sketch show from 2018. Show more
We hear from several different animals and witness a majestic sunset. John’s award-winning sketch show from 2018. Show more
The downsides of animal adoption and sing along to an office shanty. John's award-winning sketches from 2018. Show more