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John Finnemore's Double Acts

Six BBC Radio 4 Comedy Dramas

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John Finnemore's Double Acts

By: John Finnemore
Narrated by: Alison Steadman, Celia Imrie, full cast
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Winner of the Writers Guild Award for Best Radio Comedy and the Comedy.co.uk awards for Best Radio Sketch Show!

Celia Imrie, Alison Steadman, John Bird and Rebecca Front are among the cast of these BBC Radio 4 comedy dramas from the writer and producers of Cabin Pressure.

These six self-contained duologues, each one brimming with humour and charm, come from the pen of John Finnemore, author and star of the award-winning John Finnemore's Souvenir Programme.

'A Flock of Tigers'. 1934. Edmund and Dolorosa are sharing a train carriage - and embarking on an unexpected adventure. Starring Charles Edwards and Celia Imrie.

'Wysinnwyg'. In the Sales Support Department of Willard & Son, new girl Kerry meets Adele. Starring Alison Steadman and Isy Suttie.

'Red-Handed'. Arriving home early, Joel is surprised by an unexpected visitor named Henry. Starring John Bird and Lawry Lewin.

'The Goliath Window'. It is 1820, and Mark and Luke have arranged an appointment in the vestry of St Anne's Church, Mayton Chennett. Starring Simon Kane and John Finnemore.

'English for Pony-Lovers'. In a German guest house, Elke is waiting to receive an English lesson from Lorna. Starring Rebecca Front and Beth Mullen.

'Hot Desk'. A receptionist and a security guard meet every day at 7am and 7pm to hand over a desk. Starring Matthew Baynton and Jenny Bede.

With a star cast, memorable characters, witty dialogue and beautifully crafted plots, these heart-warming plays are an utter joy. Duration: 3 hours approx

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Amusing and entertaining, while leave soft warm feeling after, nothing heavy but just ... brilliant.

Charmingly pleasant

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SUBLIME - every single story. Whether you know John Finnemore from old or not these stories are worth a listen every other day ( or maybe more regularly ) 🥰🥰 Buy it, you wont be disappointed.

He’s a genius

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Very good plays. Each won is very interesting. slightly off - beat and the naration/acting is excellent too.

Very clever constructs - a great few hours worth of entertainment.

double act. Twice the fun.

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Wonderfully witty stories and well acted. John Finnemore is a great comic writer and these mini plays really illustrate his eye for human foibles.

I couldn't pick a story as for which is best. The stories are all cleverly written and often warmly humorous. I hope that Radio 4 commissions a series 3, as I've been enjoying series 2 on the radio too.

John Finnemore at his finest.

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Good fun. Episode 4 is a bit random, but they are all well written and acted. Looking forward to another series, if there are any more!

A great listen.

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