Episode 5
An author takes drastic measures to improve sales and we discover the truth about a celebrity. With Simon Kane. From 2017.
Another tip Behind Closed Doors; a famous author takes drastic measures to improve his sales; and discover what a certain celebrity is really like.
John Finnemore, writer and star of Cabin Pressure and John Finnemore's Double Acts and regular guest on The Now Show and The Unbelievable Truth, returns for a sixth series of his multi-award-winning series.
John Finnemore's Souvenir Programme was described by The Radio Times as "the best sketch show in years, on television or radio", and by The Daily Telegraph as "funny enough to make even the surliest cat laugh". Already the winner of a BBC Audio Drama Award and a Radio Academy Silver Award, John was named the 2016 Radio Broadcaster of the Year by the Broadcasting Press Guild for his work on Souvenir Programme.
Written by and starring John Finnemore.
With
Margaret Cabourn-Smith
Simon Kane
Lawry Lewin
Carrie Quinlan
Original music composed and performed by Susannah Pearse.
Producer: Ed Morrish
A BBC Studios production for BBC Radio 4 first broadcast in January 2017.
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Credits
Role | Contributor |
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Presenter | John Finnemore |
Ensemble | Margaret Cabourn-Smith |
Ensemble | Simon Kane |
Ensemble | Lawry Lewin |
Ensemble | Carrie Quinlan |
Producer | Ed Morrish |
Writer | John Finnemore |
Broadcasts
- Tue 24 Jan 2017 18:30BBC Radio 4
- Tue 31 Jan 2017 07:30BBC Radio 4 Extra
- Tue 31 Jan 2017 17:30BBC Radio 4 Extra
- Tue 31 Jan 2017 22:00BBC Radio 4 Extra
- Wed 1 Feb 2017 05:30BBC Radio 4 Extra
- Fri 26 Apr 2019 11:30BBC Radio 4
- Tue 25 Aug 2020 07:00BBC Radio 4 Extra
- Tue 25 Aug 2020 17:00BBC Radio 4 Extra
- Wed 26 Aug 2020 05:00BBC Radio 4 Extra
- Thu 2 May 2024 22:30BBC Radio 4 Extra