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John Finnemore

Comedy writer and star of Cabin Pressure John Finnemore presents his favourite, funniest readings, aided by Stephanie Cole and Geoffrey Whitehead.

Comedy writer and star of R4's Cabin Pressure John Finnemore presents his favourite funniest readings, with the help of his readers Stephanie Cole & Geoffrey Whitehead. Recorded in front of an audience at the ´óÏó´«Ã½ Radio Theatre. Great words from Julian Barnes, Kurt Vonnegut, Dorothy Parker, Philip Larkin, Jack Handey, Shakespeare and PG Wodehouse, and comedy archive from Chris Morris and Peter Cook contribute to a hilarious and warm-hearted show.
Producer Beth O'Dea.

28 minutes

Last on

Fri 25 Sep 2015 23:27

Extracts chosen

Short pieces by Wordsworth and Housman

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Much Ado About Nothing by William Shakespeare

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Deep Thoughts by Jack Handey

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First Sight by Philip Larkin

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A History of the World in Ten and a Half Chapters by Julian Barnes

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A review of ‘The Ideal System for Acquiring a Practical Knowledge of French’ by Dorothy Parker

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Right Ho, Jeeves by P.G. Wodehouse

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God Bless You, Mr Rosewater by Kurt Vonnegut

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Credits

Role Contributor
Presenter John Finnemore
Reader Stephanie Cole
Reader Geoffrey Whitehead
Producer Beth O'Dea

Broadcasts

  • Mon 3 Aug 2015 16:00
  • Fri 25 Sep 2015 23:27

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