John Finnemore's Souvenir Programme. Image shows from L to R: Margaret Cabourn-Smith, Lawry Lewin, John Finnemore, Carrie Quinlan, Simon Kane. Copyright: BBC
John Finnemore's Souvenir Programme
- Radio sketch show
- BBC Radio 4
- 2011 - 2023
- 54 episodes (9 series)
Radio 4 sketch show written by and starring John Finnemore. Also features Simon Kane, Carrie Quinlan, Lawry Lewin and Margaret Cabourn-Smith.
- Due to return in May 2024
- Series 6, Episode 5 repeated Thursday at 10:30pm on Radio 4 Extra
Episode menu
Series 5, Episode 5
John makes a heartfelt serving suggestion, Lawry tries to keep himself busy, and there is a curious tale of murder.
Sketches
Dancing Lessons
Schmoogle
Song - Serving Suggestion (Put it on a plate)
Lawry's Bit I
Mulligan's Donkey Sanctuary
Lawry's Bit II
Middle Age
Ranjit
Lawry's Bit III
Since You Ask Me - Denouement Parlour
Broadcast details
- Date
- Thursday 4th February 2016
- Time
- 6:30pm
- Channel
- BBC Radio 4
- Length
- 30 minutes
Repeats
Show past repeats
| Date | Time | Channel |
|---|---|---|
| Thursday 11th February 2016 | 7:30am | Radio 4 Extra |
| Thursday 11th February 2016 | 5:30pm | Radio 4 Extra |
| Thursday 11th February 2016 | 10:00pm | Radio 4 Extra |
| Friday 12th February 2016 | 5:30am | Radio 4 Extra |
| Sunday 10th May 2020 | 12:30pm | Radio 4 Extra |
| Sunday 10th May 2020 | 5:30pm | Radio 4 Extra |
| Sunday 10th May 2020 | 10:00pm | Radio 4 Extra |
| Monday 11th May 2020 | 5:30am | Radio 4 Extra |
| Thursday 15th October 2020 | 6:30pm | Radio 4 |
| Thursday 22nd October 2020 | 7:30am | Radio 4 Extra |
| Thursday 22nd October 2020 | 5:30pm | Radio 4 Extra |
| Thursday 22nd October 2020 | 10:00pm | Radio 4 Extra |
| Friday 23rd October 2020 | 5:30am | Radio 4 Extra |
| Friday 26th January 2024 | 10:30pm | Radio 4 Extra |
Cast & crew
| John Finnemore | Various |
| Simon Kane | Ensemble Actor |
| Carrie Quinlan | Ensemble Actor |
| Lawry Lewin | Ensemble Actor |
| Margaret Cabourn-Smith | Ensemble Actor |
| John Finnemore | Writer |
| Ed Morrish | Producer |
| Susannah Pearse | Composer |
| Jason Hazeley | Composer |
Press
Series 5, Episode 5 production notes
This was probably the most fun the cast had all series. Here's a photo I took of the rehearsal, when John and Carrie decided they wanted to sit and watch Lawry do it from the audience.
Ed Morrish, , 5th February 2016