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  • John Finnemore's Souvenir Programme: The Complete Series 1

  • By: John Finnemore
  • Narrated by: John Finnemore
  • Length: 1 hr and 51 mins
  • 4.8 out of 5 stars (563 ratings)
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Summary

John Finnemore, writer and star of Cabin Pressure, returns in four episodes of his own sketches, as heard on BBC Radio. These episodes feature a tiger with a gun, reveal the truth behind the war effort, visit some documentary-makers, has a big debate and then treats itself to a little trophy. Plus, there are also some musical interludes from the zoo. John Finnemore's Souvenir Programme is written by and stars John Finnemore (The Now Show, Miranda, That Mitchell and Webb Look). It also features Carrie Quinlan (The News Quiz, The Late Edition), Lawry Lewin (The Life & Times of Vivienne Vyle, Horrible Histories) and Simon Kane (Six Impossible Things).

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Gets better in later series but still brilliant.

Very funny but the later series are split your guts funny. If you are only going to download one series today choose the most recent.

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Radio comedy at its best

If you could sum up John Finnemore's Souvenir Programme: The Complete Series 1 in three words, what would they be?

Witty; funny; warm.

What was one of the most memorable moments of John Finnemore's Souvenir Programme: The Complete Series 1?

There are plenty of memorable moments - too many to list. It helps that John Finnemore's writing is intelligent and witty without being smug (a problem with some Radio 4 comedies).

Have you listened to any of John Finnemore’s other performances? How does this one compare?

This is a good starting point from which to explore John Finnemore's work. The other series and Cabin Pressure are well worth a listen. I have found the quality to be consistently high throughout the various series.

Did you have an emotional reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?

Kept me smiling throughout. There are plenty of laugh out loud moments too.

Any additional comments?

I genuinely recommend this and encourage you to try the other series too - they are a real delight.

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Brilliant..........

in those immortal words of Arthur, from a radio show, now defunct, but never forgotten, and still giving hours of pleasure, Brilliant..................

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A true rib-breaker.

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It's simply hilarious, in a very British way. White humour with a healthy dose of silliness.

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John Finaganza

I've listed to quite a few of John Finnemore's radio comedies, with my favourite being cabin pressure.
This compilation of sketches is quite brilliant and has really made me fall I. Love with his writing and comedic style.
I want more now, so come on john, don't disappoint.

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best radio show ever. laughed so much I cried.

I love Finnemore, think this series is his best work. my kind of smart/silly humour.

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Bears repetition...

I have listened to this series several times and I keep finding new puns and bits of business to enjoy. Very much my new favourite thing.

I am saving the next few series for a suitable car journey - it is not easy holding back!

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Too short.

came here because of the brilliant cabin pressure. not disapointed with the quality. very good sketch show.

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Very funny sketches, second to Cabin Pressure

Would you listen to John Finnemore's Souvenir Programme: The Complete Series 1 again? Why?

A great chuckle, just love his witty humour. Some of the sketches are a little short, and I think the structure of a longer narrative, as in Cabin Pressure, works better, but these are still extremely funny.

What did you like best about this story?

The dialogue is cracking. Loved "The Archers" for those who don't really watch the Archers"

Have you listened to any of John Finnemore’s other performances? How does this one compare?

Cabin Pressure - different character, same wit.

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The best.

It really is the best comedy. It never stops being funny. I don’t know what else to put for the minimum word limit.

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