thestarshipbistromath@gmail.com Archive.org John Finnemore's Souvenir Programme is a sketch comedy series broadcast on BBC Radio 4, starring John Finnemore, Margaret Cabourn-Smith, Simon Kane, Lawry Lewin and Carrie Quinlan. en-us https://www.archive.org/details/JFSP56/ noJohn Finnemore's Souvenir Programme is a sketch comedy series broadcast on BBC Radio 4, starring John Finnemore, Margaret Cabourn-Smith, Simon Kane, Lawry Lewin and Carrie Quinlan. John Finnemore, writer and star of Cabin Pressure returns to Radio 4 with half an hour of sketches. This week's show sees a big job, a small job, the career path of the average TV executive, and a tiger with a gun. Sun, 18 Sep 2011 12:00:00 GMT 27:44 noJohn Finnemore, writer and star of Cabin Pressure returns to Radio 4 with half an hour of sketches. This week's show sees a big job, a small job, the career path of the average TV executive, and a tiger with a gun.John Finnemore, writer and star of Cabin Pressure returns to Radio 4 with half an hour of sketches. This week's show sees a big job, a small job, the career path of the average TV executive, and a tiger with a gun. John Finnemore reveals the truth behind the war effort (cats), sty construction, and evolution. Sun, 25 Sep 2011 12:00:00 GMT 27:46 noJohn Finnemore reveals the truth behind the war effort (cats), sty construction, and evolution.John Finnemore reveals the truth behind the war effort (cats), sty construction, and evolution. John Finnemore's show visits some documentary-makers, has a big debate, and then treats itself to a little trophy. Sun, 2 Oct 2011 12:00:00 GMT 27:58 noJohn Finnemore's show visits some documentary-makers, has a big debate, and then treats itself to a little trophy.John Finnemore's show visits some documentary-makers, has a big debate, and then treats itself to a little trophy. John Finnemore's sketch show. Featuring some musical interludes from the zoo, and a sketch that only a fool would not find funny. Sun, 9 Oct 2011 12:00:00 GMT 27:50 noJohn Finnemore's sketch show. Featuring some musical interludes from the zoo, and a sketch that only a fool would not find funny.John Finnemore's sketch show. Featuring some musical interludes from the zoo, and a sketch that only a fool would not find funny. John Finnemore presents a special edition of his sketch show, recorded at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2012. Wed, 22 Aug 2012 12:00:00 GMT 27:41 noJohn Finnemore presents a special edition of his sketch show, recorded at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2012.John Finnemore presents a special edition of his sketch show, recorded at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2012. An awkward celestial relationship, surprisingly easy contract negotiations, and a trailer for a film about the only mode of transport that hasn't had a film made about it yet. Thu, 13 Sep 2012 12:00:00 GMT 27:59 noAn awkward celestial relationship, surprisingly easy contract negotiations, and a trailer for a film about the only mode of transport that hasn't had a film made about it yet.An awkward celestial relationship, surprisingly easy contract negotiations, and a trailer for a film about the only mode of transport that hasn't had a film made about it yet. Another sketch about how The Archers sounds to people who don't listen to The Archers, a song about a dog and a sketch about a mathematician's agent. Thu, 20 Sep 2012 12:00:00 GMT 27:42 noAnother sketch about how The Archers sounds to people who don't listen to The Archers, a song about a dog and a sketch about a mathematician's agent.Another sketch about how The Archers sounds to people who don't listen to The Archers, a song about a dog and a sketch about a mathematician's agent. A sketch about messengers, a sketch about the history of alchemy and a sketch... Sketch? "Sketch"? Sorry, you know when you repeat a word so often it starts to go weird? "Sketch". Sketch! Ssssssketch. That's got it, better now. Anyway, there's a sketch about that. Thu, 27 Sep 2012 12:00:00 GMT 27:41 noA sketch about messengers, a sketch about the history of alchemy and a sketch... Sketch? "Sketch"? Sorry, you know when you repeat a word so often it starts to go weird? "Sketch". Sketch! Ssssssketch. That's got it, better now. Anyway, there's a sketch about that.A sketch about messengers, a sketch about the history of alchemy and a sketch... Sketch? "Sketch"? Sorry, you know when you repeat a word so often it starts to go weird? "Sketch". Sketch! Ssssssketch. That's got it, better now. Anyway, there's a sketch about that. A sketch about messengers, a sketch about the history of alchemy and a sketch... Sketch? "Sketch"? Sorry, you know when you repeat a word so often it starts to go weird? "Sketch". Sketch! Ssssssketch. That's got it, better now. Anyway, there's a sketch about that. Thu, 4 Oct 2012 12:00:00 GMT 27:44 noA sketch about messengers, a sketch about the history of alchemy and a sketch... Sketch? "Sketch"? Sorry, you know when you repeat a word so often it starts to go weird? "Sketch". Sketch! Ssssssketch. That's got it, better now. Anyway, there's a sketch about that.A sketch about messengers, a sketch about the history of alchemy and a sketch... Sketch? "Sketch"? Sorry, you know when you repeat a word so often it starts to go weird? "Sketch". Sketch! Ssssssketch. That's got it, better now. Anyway, there's a sketch about that. This week sees some moth-based lunacy, and a heartwarming tale of the days before health and safety. All of which is, as you'll see, "awesome". Thu, 11 Oct 2012 12:00:00 GMT 27:36 noThis week sees some moth-based lunacy, and a heartwarming tale of the days before health and safety. All of which is, as you'll see, "awesome".This week sees some moth-based lunacy, and a heartwarming tale of the days before health and safety. All of which is, as you'll see, "awesome". Sketch show from the writer of Radio 4's Cabin Pressure, John Finnemore, with Margaret Cabourn-Smith, Simon Kane, Lawry Lewin and Carrie Quinlan. Thu, 18 Oct 2012 12:00:00 GMT 28:00 noSketch show from the writer of Radio 4's Cabin Pressure, John Finnemore, with Margaret Cabourn-Smith, Simon Kane, Lawry Lewin and Carrie Quinlan.Sketch show from the writer of Radio 4's Cabin Pressure, John Finnemore, with Margaret Cabourn-Smith, Simon Kane, Lawry Lewin and Carrie Quinlan. This first episode of the series addresses the kind of animals that don't get sanctuaries; why the train manager needs to see the train driver; and why people literally shout at the radio? Tue, 3 Sep 2013 12:00:00 GMT 27:54 noThis first episode of the series addresses the kind of animals that don't get sanctuaries; why the train manager needs to see the train driver; and why people literally shout at the radio?This first episode of the series addresses the kind of animals that don't get sanctuaries; why the train manager needs to see the train driver; and why people literally shout at the radio? Making new friends, the problem with polymath best-selling authors and a brief history of choice. Tue, 10 Sep 2013 12:00:00 GMT 27:52 noMaking new friends, the problem with polymath best-selling authors and a brief history of choice.Making new friends, the problem with polymath best-selling authors and a brief history of choice. Featuring a song about an unheralded inventor, a touching reunion and a normal man. Tue, 17 Sep 2013 12:00:00 GMT 27:57 noFeaturing a song about an unheralded inventor, a touching reunion and a normal man.Featuring a song about an unheralded inventor, a touching reunion and a normal man. Featuring a sketch that is much, much too rude, advice on how to deal with bullies and an accidental visit to Ambridge. Tue, 24 Sep 2013 12:00:00 GMT 27:51 noFeaturing a sketch that is much, much too rude, advice on how to deal with bullies and an accidental visit to Ambridge.Featuring a sketch that is much, much too rude, advice on how to deal with bullies and an accidental visit to Ambridge. The truth behind some famous anecdotes and a curious tale of a hard-bitten dame. Tue, 1 Oct 2013 12:00:00 GMT 28:03 noThe truth behind some famous anecdotes and a curious tale of a hard-bitten dame.The truth behind some famous anecdotes and a curious tale of a hard-bitten dame. This episode looks at some creative accounting, cross-examines an expert witness, and asks why it is that posh men's trousers are all the same colour. Tue, 8 Oct 2013 12:00:00 GMT 28:01 noThis episode looks at some creative accounting, cross-examines an expert witness, and asks why it is that posh men's trousers are all the same colour.This episode looks at some creative accounting, cross-examines an expert witness, and asks why it is that posh men's trousers are all the same colour. John creates an innovative teaching aid, eavesdrops on two guards who really should be paying more attention and has a tale of honour. Thu, 16 Oct 2014 12:00:00 GMT 30:00 noJohn creates an innovative teaching aid, eavesdrops on two guards who really should be paying more attention and has a tale of honour.John creates an innovative teaching aid, eavesdrops on two guards who really should be paying more attention and has a tale of honour. Featuring a sketch that you will never really own, the rudest of awakenings for one particular pet and a look at the often ignored positive side of stereotyping. Thu, 23 Oct 2014 12:00:00 GMT 30:00 noFeaturing a sketch that you will never really own, the rudest of awakenings for one particular pet and a look at the often ignored positive side of stereotyping.Featuring a sketch that you will never really own, the rudest of awakenings for one particular pet and a look at the often ignored positive side of stereotyping. Featuring updates from some ongoing political negotiations, an awkward encounter at an interfaith conference and a curious tale of a young man who heads to Canada to win the respect of his father. Thu, 30 Oct 2014 12:00:00 GMT 30:00 noFeaturing updates from some ongoing political negotiations, an awkward encounter at an interfaith conference and a curious tale of a young man who heads to Canada to win the respect of his father.Featuring updates from some ongoing political negotiations, an awkward encounter at an interfaith conference and a curious tale of a young man who heads to Canada to win the respect of his father. John tries to present a classic sketch, but the others are not going to help him. There is also a speech from someone who followed their dream. Thu, 6 Nov 2014 12:00:00 GMT 30:00 noJohn tries to present a classic sketch, but the others are not going to help him. There is also a speech from someone who followed their dream.John tries to present a classic sketch, but the others are not going to help him. There is also a speech from someone who followed their dream. Featuring the only detectives who have not had their own TV show yet, a well-disguised sketch about the residents of the savannah, and a revolutionary email exchange.. Thu, 13 Nov 2014 12:00:00 GMT 30:00 noFeaturing the only detectives who have not had their own TV show yet, a well-disguised sketch about the residents of the savannah, and a revolutionary email exchange..Featuring the only detectives who have not had their own TV show yet, a well-disguised sketch about the residents of the savannah, and a revolutionary email exchange.. The final episode of the series contains a pure moment of happiness, a song for a season that does not usually get sung about and a curious tale about an invention that is probably not evil. Thu, 20 Nov 2014 12:00:00 GMT 30:00 noThe final episode of the series contains a pure moment of happiness, a song for a season that does not usually get sung about and a curious tale about an invention that is probably not evil.The final episode of the series contains a pure moment of happiness, a song for a season that does not usually get sung about and a curious tale about an invention that is probably not evil. The first of a new series sees an unlikely wager, a troubled bluesman, and a rip-roaring adventure on the high seas. Thu, 7 Jan 2016 12:00:00 GMT 27:44 noThe first of a new series sees an unlikely wager, a troubled bluesman, and a rip-roaring adventure on the high seas.The first of a new series sees an unlikely wager, a troubled bluesman, and a rip-roaring adventure on the high seas. The voice in John's head pushes him to tipping point, a new approach to the news, and a tale of espionage. Thu, 14 Jan 2016 12:00:00 GMT 27:55 noThe voice in John's head pushes him to tipping point, a new approach to the news, and a tale of espionage.The voice in John's head pushes him to tipping point, a new approach to the news, and a tale of espionage. A look back at a career in accounting and an overrated experience, and Patsy Straightwoman returns with an interview sketch. Thu, 21 Jan 2016 12:00:00 GMT 27:33 noA look back at a career in accounting and an overrated experience, and Patsy Straightwoman returns with an interview sketch.A look back at a career in accounting and an overrated experience, and Patsy Straightwoman returns with an interview sketch. Featuring a sketch that couldn't catch a cold in Coventry and a train passenger who really doesn't overthink things. Thu, 28 Jan 2016 12:00:00 GMT 27:21 noFeaturing a sketch that couldn't catch a cold in Coventry and a train passenger who really doesn't overthink things.Featuring a sketch that couldn't catch a cold in Coventry and a train passenger who really doesn't overthink things. John makes a heartfelt serving suggestion, Lawry tries to keep himself busy, and there is a curious tale of murder. Thu, 4 Feb 2016 12:00:00 GMT 27:21 noJohn makes a heartfelt serving suggestion, Lawry tries to keep himself busy, and there is a curious tale of murder.John makes a heartfelt serving suggestion, Lawry tries to keep himself busy, and there is a curious tale of murder. John apologises for a delay and wonders what his hobbies are, and there is a tale of national mourning and robots. Thu, 11 Feb 2016 12:00:00 GMT 27:39 noJohn apologises for a delay and wonders what his hobbies are, and there is a tale of national mourning and robots.John apologises for a delay and wonders what his hobbies are, and there is a tale of national mourning and robots. A seasonal special, taking in TV adverts, woodland talent contests, a song about the best day of the Christmas season and what is almost certainly the greatest story Finnemore has ever told. Tue, 27 Dec 2016 12:00:00 GMT 27:53 noA seasonal special, taking in TV adverts, woodland talent contests, a song about the best day of the Christmas season and what is almost certainly the greatest story Finnemore has ever told.A seasonal special, taking in TV adverts, woodland talent contests, a song about the best day of the Christmas season and what is almost certainly the greatest story Finnemore has ever told. John makes a decision on behalf of the nation, delivers an unusual rhythm and has a bright idea about money. Tue, 3 Jan 2017 12:00:00 GMT 27:51 noJohn makes a decision on behalf of the nation, delivers an unusual rhythm and has a bright idea about money.John makes a decision on behalf of the nation, delivers an unusual rhythm and has a bright idea about money. Featuring bad coppers, a frustrated one-hit wonder, and the return of Patsy Straightwoman in an exciting new format. Tue, 10 Jan 2017 12:00:00 GMT 27:43 noFeaturing bad coppers, a frustrated one-hit wonder, and the return of Patsy Straightwoman in an exciting new format.Featuring bad coppers, a frustrated one-hit wonder, and the return of Patsy Straightwoman in an exciting new format. Featuring a man on the way to St Ives, a president given two speeches and a couple who get on like a house on fire. Tue, 17 Jan 2017 12:00:00 GMT 27:51 noFeaturing a man on the way to St Ives, a president given two speeches and a couple who get on like a house on fire.Featuring a man on the way to St Ives, a president given two speeches and a couple who get on like a house on fire. Featuring another trip Behind Closed Doors, a famous author takes drastic measures to improve his sales, and what a certain celebrity is really like. Tue, 24 Jan 2017 12:00:00 GMT 27:43 noFeaturing another trip Behind Closed Doors, a famous author takes drastic measures to improve his sales, and what a certain celebrity is really like.Featuring another trip Behind Closed Doors, a famous author takes drastic measures to improve his sales, and what a certain celebrity is really like. In this final edition of the series, John lets Lawry take over, with inevitable reactions from Carrie, Margaret and Simon. Tue, 31 Jan 2017 12:00:00 GMT 27:33 noIn this final edition of the series, John lets Lawry take over, with inevitable reactions from Carrie, Margaret and Simon.In this final edition of the series, John lets Lawry take over, with inevitable reactions from Carrie, Margaret and Simon. This week we hear a very awkward phone call, and a poem from a world-famous polymath. There's also a correction to something that happened in the first series and, well, since you ask him for a story about the importance of good manners... Thu, 4 Jan 2018 12:00:00 GMT 27:40 noThis week we hear a very awkward phone call, and a poem from a world-famous polymath. There's also a correction to something that happened in the first series and, well, since you ask him for a story about the importance of good manners...This week we hear a very awkward phone call, and a poem from a world-famous polymath. There's also a correction to something that happened in the first series and, well, since you ask him for a story about the importance of good manners... This week we hear about the world's least popular invention and an exciting - perhaps too exciting - new wedding venue. We also hear Shakespeare the way it's supposed to be said and, well, since you ask him for a tale of a mission set against almost insurmountable odds... Thu, 11 Jan 2018 12:00:00 GMT 27:31 noThis week we hear about the world's least popular invention and an exciting - perhaps too exciting - new wedding venue. We also hear Shakespeare the way it's supposed to be said and, well, since you ask him for a tale of a mission set against almost insurmountable odds...This week we hear about the world's least popular invention and an exciting - perhaps too exciting - new wedding venue. We also hear Shakespeare the way it's supposed to be said and, well, since you ask him for a tale of a mission set against almost insurmountable odds... This week we hear the best sound in all of music, and someone asking for a massive favour. There's also an inaccurate sketch, but that's alright because John issues a correction and, well, since you ask him a very direct question... Thu, 18 Jan 2018 12:00:00 GMT 27:52 noThis week we hear the best sound in all of music, and someone asking for a massive favour. There's also an inaccurate sketch, but that's alright because John issues a correction and, well, since you ask him a very direct question...This week we hear the best sound in all of music, and someone asking for a massive favour. There's also an inaccurate sketch, but that's alright because John issues a correction and, well, since you ask him a very direct question... This week, an established Radio 4 programme gets a brand new theme tune, and we get a tutorial to the world's most complicated game. Also, Patsy Straightwoman asks someone very old to tell her more and, well... Since you ask John for a 'howdy, partner'... Thu, 25 Jan 2018 12:00:00 GMT 27:45 noThis week, an established Radio 4 programme gets a brand new theme tune, and we get a tutorial to the world's most complicated game. Also, Patsy Straightwoman asks someone very old to tell her more and, well... Since you ask John for a 'howdy, partner'...This week, an established Radio 4 programme gets a brand new theme tune, and we get a tutorial to the world's most complicated game. Also, Patsy Straightwoman asks someone very old to tell her more and, well... Since you ask John for a 'howdy, partner'... This week, we hear from several different animals, a couple of types of King, and witness a much-needed intervention. We also witness a majestic sunset and, well, since you ask him for some audience participation... Thu, 1 Feb 2018 12:00:00 GMT 27:19 noThis week, we hear from several different animals, a couple of types of King, and witness a much-needed intervention. We also witness a majestic sunset and, well, since you ask him for some audience participation...This week, we hear from several different animals, a couple of types of King, and witness a much-needed intervention. We also witness a majestic sunset and, well, since you ask him for some audience participation... The downsides of adopting animals and a modern shanty that anyone who works in an office will identify with. Thu, 8 Feb 2018 12:00:00 GMT 27:37 noThe downsides of adopting animals and a modern shanty that anyone who works in an office will identify with.The downsides of adopting animals and a modern shanty that anyone who works in an office will identify with. In this episode, John cooks a particularly good lasagne, and we hear a legendary swansong and, well... since you ask him for a ghost story... Wed, 22 May 2019 12:00:00 GMT 27:29 noIn this episode, John cooks a particularly good lasagne, and we hear a legendary swansong and, well... since you ask him for a ghost story...In this episode, John cooks a particularly good lasagne, and we hear a legendary swansong and, well... since you ask him for a ghost story... We don't know much about this episode, but it contains some merry names, an epiphany, and, well... since you ask him for a story of the biter bit... Wed, 29 May 2019 12:00:00 GMT 27:31 noWe don't know much about this episode, but it contains some merry names, an epiphany, and, well... since you ask him for a story of the biter bit...We don't know much about this episode, but it contains some merry names, an epiphany, and, well... since you ask him for a story of the biter bit... This episode, contains some handy mnemonics, an unilluminating interview, and a de-illuminating editor's note. Support for John Finnemore's Souvenir Programme comes from all the usual companies who support podcasts. Wed, 5 Jun 2019 12:00:00 GMT 27:57 noThis episode, contains some handy mnemonics, an unilluminating interview, and a de-illuminating editor's note. Support for John Finnemore's Souvenir Programme comes from all the usual companies who support podcasts.This episode, contains some handy mnemonics, an unilluminating interview, and a de-illuminating editor's note. Support for John Finnemore's Souvenir Programme comes from all the usual companies who support podcasts. This week's episode will make you feel like a princess, whether you want it to or not - and you can have that, if you like. And, well... since you ask him for another tale of crossing the ocean by horseback... Wed, 12 Jun 2019 12:00:00 GMT 27:28 noThis week's episode will make you feel like a princess, whether you want it to or not - and you can have that, if you like. And, well... since you ask him for another tale of crossing the ocean by horseback...This week's episode will make you feel like a princess, whether you want it to or not - and you can have that, if you like. And, well... since you ask him for another tale of crossing the ocean by horseback... This episode contains some helpful guidance on the etiquette of "Thank Yous", and looks into the devastating consequences of World Peace. Wed, 19 Jun 2019 12:00:00 GMT 27:32 noThis episode contains some helpful guidance on the etiquette of "Thank Yous", and looks into the devastating consequences of World Peace.This episode contains some helpful guidance on the etiquette of "Thank Yous", and looks into the devastating consequences of World Peace. In this clinically efficient episode, John does the voice, and we also hear what sort of song he could have had on the show if he'd wanted. And, well... since you ask him for a story of a breakneck race against time... Wed, 26 Jun 2019 12:00:00 GMT 27:26 noIn this clinically efficient episode, John does the voice, and we also hear what sort of song he could have had on the show if he'd wanted. And, well... since you ask him for a story of a breakneck race against time...In this clinically efficient episode, John does the voice, and we also hear what sort of song he could have had on the show if he'd wanted. And, well... since you ask him for a story of a breakneck race against time... For this audience-free series, each episode is made up of scenes from one person's life, played in reverse order. Episode one is all about Russ (Lawry Lewin), and takes place between a Christmas day Zoom in 2020, and a funeral he attended as a six-year-old in 1986. Thu, 6 May 2021 12:00:00 GMT 27:45 noFor this audience-free series, each episode is made up of scenes from one person's life, played in reverse order. Episode one is all about Russ (Lawry Lewin), and takes place between a Christmas day Zoom in 2020, and a funeral he attended as a six-year-old in 1986.For this audience-free series, each episode is made up of scenes from one person's life, played in reverse order. Episode one is all about Russ (Lawry Lewin), and takes place between a Christmas day Zoom in 2020, and a funeral he attended as a six-year-old in 1986. This episode is all about Deborah (Margaret Cabourn-Smith), and takes place between a catchup Zoom in lockdown one, and a bedtime story she was told in 1962. Thu, 13 May 2021 12:00:00 GMT 27:32 noThis episode is all about Deborah (Margaret Cabourn-Smith), and takes place between a catchup Zoom in lockdown one, and a bedtime story she was told in 1962.This episode is all about Deborah (Margaret Cabourn-Smith), and takes place between a catchup Zoom in lockdown one, and a bedtime story she was told in 1962. This episode looks back at the life of Jerry (Simon Kane), from a 2021 postcard to a surprise poem he received in 1943. Thu, 20 May 2021 12:00:00 GMT 27:43 noThis episode looks back at the life of Jerry (Simon Kane), from a 2021 postcard to a surprise poem he received in 1943.This episode looks back at the life of Jerry (Simon Kane), from a 2021 postcard to a surprise poem he received in 1943. This episode looks back at the life of Vanessa (Carrie Quinlan), from her appearance on a 1990s game show, all the way back to a magical story in 1923. Thu, 27 May 2021 12:00:00 GMT 27:55 noThis episode looks back at the life of Vanessa (Carrie Quinlan), from her appearance on a 1990s game show, all the way back to a magical story in 1923.This episode looks back at the life of Vanessa (Carrie Quinlan), from her appearance on a 1990s game show, all the way back to a magical story in 1923. Well, since you ask him John himself takes the lead, telling the life of Newt backwards, from a funeral in 1990 to a Victorian family Christmas. Thu, 3 Jun 2021 12:00:00 GMT 27:42 noWell, since you ask him John himself takes the lead, telling the life of Newt backwards, from a funeral in 1990 to a Victorian family Christmas.Well, since you ask him John himself takes the lead, telling the life of Newt backwards, from a funeral in 1990 to a Victorian family Christmas. Those following the series will know that the lives of each of the people focused upon in each episode are intertwined. For the final episode of the series, the lives of Newt, Russ, Deborah, Jerry and Vanessa are all in the spotlight. Thu, 10 Jun 2021 12:00:00 GMT 27:54 noThose following the series will know that the lives of each of the people focused upon in each episode are intertwined. For the final episode of the series, the lives of Newt, Russ, Deborah, Jerry and Vanessa are all in the spotlight.Those following the series will know that the lives of each of the people focused upon in each episode are intertwined. For the final episode of the series, the lives of Newt, Russ, Deborah, Jerry and Vanessa are all in the spotlight.