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 4 repeated at 10:30pm on Radio 4 Extra
Episode menu
Series 4, Episode 1
John creates an innovative teaching aid, eavesdrops on two guards who really should be paying more attention and has a tale of honour.
Sketches
Teaching Aid
Bodyguards I
Live to Tell the Tale ('Threw me back')
World Championships of Snap
Bodyguards II
Song - Three Monkeys
Voting
Sisyphus
Pound Shop
Bodyguards III
Since You Ask Me - Duel
Notes
Notes on this episode from the writer
Broadcast details
- Date
- Thursday 16th October 2014
- Time
- 6:30pm
- Channel
- BBC Radio 4
- Length
- 30 minutes
Repeats
Show past repeats
| Date | Time | Channel |
|---|---|---|
| Thursday 23rd October 2014 | 7:30am | Radio 4 Extra |
| Thursday 23rd October 2014 | 10:00pm | Radio 4 Extra |
| Friday 15th July 2016 | 11:30am | Radio 4 |
| Sunday 22nd July 2018 | 7:30am | Radio 4 Extra |
| Sunday 22nd July 2018 | 5:30pm | Radio 4 Extra |
| Sunday 22nd July 2018 | 10:00pm | Radio 4 Extra |
| Monday 23rd July 2018 | 5:30am | Radio 4 Extra |
| Saturday 9th September 2023 | 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 |
| Sally Stares | Composer |
Videos
Live To Tell The Tale
John Finnemore and Carrie Quinlan in a sketch with a real hook.
View this clip on the BBC website
Featuring: John Finnemore & Carrie Quinlan.