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 1
The first of a new series sees an unlikely wager, a troubled bluesman, and a rip-roaring adventure on the high seas.
Sketches
The Capital of Spain
School Slogan
Magic Mirror
Ban Cancer
Song - Even Bluesmen Get the Pinks
PhD Proposal Quickie
Mulligan's Bank
Richard of York
Since You Ask Me - Crossing the Atlantic (Mr. Floofywhiskers)
Broadcast details
- Date
- Thursday 7th January 2016
- Time
- 6:30pm
- Channel
- BBC Radio 4
- Length
- 30 minutes
Repeats
Show past repeats
| Date | Time | Channel |
|---|---|---|
| Thursday 14th January 2016 | 7:30am | Radio 4 Extra |
| Thursday 14th January 2016 | 5:30pm | Radio 4 Extra |
| Thursday 14th January 2016 | 10:00pm | Radio 4 Extra |
| Friday 15th January 2016 | 5:30am | Radio 4 Extra |
| Sunday 12th April 2020 | 7:30am | Radio 4 Extra |
| Sunday 12th April 2020 | 5:30pm | Radio 4 Extra |
| Sunday 12th April 2020 | 10:00pm | Radio 4 Extra |
| Monday 13th April 2020 | 5:30am | Radio 4 Extra |
| Thursday 17th September 2020 | 6:30pm | Radio 4 |
| Thursday 24th September 2020 | 7:30am | Radio 4 Extra |
| Thursday 24th September 2020 | 5:30pm | Radio 4 Extra |
| Thursday 24th September 2020 | 10:00pm | Radio 4 Extra |
| Friday 25th September 2020 | 5:30am | Radio 4 Extra |
| Friday 29th December 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 |
Press
Series 5, Episode 1 production notes
I thought (having been editing intensively for the last few days) I'd write a bit about the production and editing of the sketches...
Ed Morrish, , 10th January 2016