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 5, Episode 2
The voice in John's head pushes him to tipping point, a new approach to the news, and a tale of espionage.
Sketches
She Sells Sea Shells
Voice in My Head - Tip Jar
News Coverage
Painting Advice
Chocolate Geek
Heroes of the Titanic
Pavlov's Dogs
Wrong Friend
Since You Ask Me - Spies (A mole in the Zoo)
Broadcast details
- Date
- Thursday 14th January 2016
- Time
- 6:30pm
- Channel
- BBC Radio 4
- Length
- 30 minutes
Repeats
Show past repeats
| Date | Time | Channel |
|---|---|---|
| Thursday 21st January 2016 | 7:30am | Radio 4 Extra |
| Thursday 21st January 2016 | 5:30pm | Radio 4 Extra |
| Thursday 21st January 2016 | 10:00pm | Radio 4 Extra |
| Friday 22nd January 2016 | 5:30am | Radio 4 Extra |
| Sunday 19th April 2020 | 12:30pm | Radio 4 Extra |
| Sunday 19th April 2020 | 5:30pm | Radio 4 Extra |
| Sunday 19th April 2020 | 10:00pm | Radio 4 Extra |
| Monday 20th April 2020 | 5:30am | Radio 4 Extra |
| Thursday 24th September 2020 | 6:30pm | Radio 4 |
| Thursday 1st October 2020 | 7:30am | Radio 4 Extra |
| Thursday 1st October 2020 | 5:30pm | Radio 4 Extra |
| Thursday 1st October 2020 | 10:00pm | Radio 4 Extra |
| Friday 2nd October 2020 | 5:30am | Radio 4 Extra |
| Friday 5th 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 |
Press
Series 5, Episode 2 production notes
This is, by the way, the fewest sketches we've ever included in an episode.
Ed Morrish, , 15th January 2016