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 1, Episode 4
John Finnemore's sketch show. Featuring some musical interludes from the zoo, and a sketch that only a fool would not find funny.
Sketches
Reme
The Seance
Song - Zoo Song I - Meerkats
Old Spies (Thompson Pulse)
Pampering (Pat me dry with a little baby duckling)
Song - Zoo Song II - Penguins
The Emperor's New Clothes
Song - Zoo Song III - Gnus
Since You Ask Me - Treasure Island (Polly wants a bison)
Broadcast details
- Date
- Sunday 9th October 2011
- Time
- 7:15pm
- Channel
- BBC Radio 4
- Length
- 30 minutes
Repeats
Show past repeats
| Date | Time | Channel |
|---|---|---|
| Thursday 30th January 2014 | 6:30pm | Radio 4 |
| Thursday 6th February 2014 | 7:30am | Radio 4 Extra |
| Thursday 6th February 2014 | 10:00pm | Radio 4 Extra |
| Wednesday 20th May 2015 | 10:30pm | Radio 4 Extra |
| Sunday 6th November 2016 | 7:30am | Radio 4 Extra |
| Sunday 6th November 2016 | 5:30pm | Radio 4 Extra |
| Monday 7th November 2016 | 5:30am | Radio 4 Extra |
| Saturday 8th October 2022 | 10:00pm | Radio 4 Extra |
Cast & crew
| John Finnemore | Various |
| Simon Kane | Ensemble Actor |
| Carrie Quinlan | Ensemble Actor |
| Lawry Lewin | Ensemble Actor |
| John Finnemore | Writer |
| Ed Morrish | Producer |