John Finnemore’s Souvenir Programme: Series 9
- Author John Finnemore
- Narrator John Finnemore, Margaret Cabourn-Smith, Simon Kane, Carrie Quinlan, Lawry Lewin
- Publisher BBC Audio
- Publish Date 19 August 2021
- Run Time 2 hours and 47 minutes
- Format Audio
- Genre Comedy and stand-up, Radio plays, scripts and performances.
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What to expect
The complete ninth series of BBC Radio 4's award-winning sketch show
'One of our best sketch writers' Observer
John Finnemore returns with his multi-award-winning sketch show, but this series is very different to the previous eight. There are still sketches and songs, and it's still written and performed by him and his usual fantastic ensemble cast - but with no live studio audience, John has taken the opportunity to try something new.
Each episode in this series of Souvenir Programme consists of scenes from one person's life, played in reverse order. There's no narrative as such - it's still a sketch show - but as we follow the characters back in time, from lockdown Zoom calls to childhood birthdays and funerals, the individual sketches link up to form an overall picture, portraying the sprawling history of an entire multi-generational family.
And, as if that wasn't enough, there are also some terrific tall tales, a paean of praise, and a truly unforgettable earworm...
Clever, complex, hilarious and poignant, these Souvenir Programmes with a twist star Lawry Lewin as Russ, Margaret Cabourn-Smith as Deborah, Simon Kane as Jerry, Carrie Quinlan as Vanessa and John Finnemore as Newt.
Cast and credits
Written and performed by John Finnemore
Ensemble cast: Margaret Cabourn-Smith, Simon Kane, Lawry Lewin, Carrie Quinlan
Original music composed by Susannah Pearse and Sally Stares, and arranged by Susannah Pearse and Tim Sutton
Recorded and edited by Rich Evans at Syncbox Post
Production coordinator: Beverly Tagg
Producer: Ed Morrish
A BBC Studios production
© 2021 BBC Studios Distribution Ltd
(p) 2021 BBC Studios Distribution Ltd
| Author | John Finnemore |
|---|---|
| Narrator | John Finnemore, Margaret Cabourn-Smith, Simon Kane, Carrie Quinlan, Lawry Lewin |
| Duration | 2 hours and 47 minutes |
| Release Date | |
| ISBN | 9781529143843 |
| Format | Audiobook |
| Publisher | BBC Audio |
| Genre | Comedy and stand-up, Radio plays, scripts and performances |
| Availability | AU, GB, IE, US |
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