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John Finnemore and the Souvenir Programme team return to Radio 4 with a one-off, 45-minute episode packed with sketches and song.

John Finnemore returns with a one-off edition of his Souvenir Programme, joined as ever by his cast of Margaret Cabourn-Smith, Simon Kane, Lawry Lewin and Carrie Quinlan, as well as composer Susannah Pearse at the piano and cellist Sally Stares on the drum.

This forty-five minute special sees a palaeontologist try to not lose his head, a husband try to explain why he’s going to Milan, and the world’s top golfer getting a surprise. We also hear from a member of the silent majority and our regular interviewer hears from someone else. And… well, since you ask him for a story about an amazing journey…

Written and performed by … John Finnemore
Ensemble … Margaret Cabourn-Smith
Ensemble … Simon Kane
Ensemble … Lawry Lewin
Ensemble … Carrie Quinlan

Original music … Susannah Pearse
Piano … Susannah Pearce
Drum … Sally Stares

Recording … Jerry Peal & Jon Calver
Editing … Rich Evans

Production Co-ordinator … Katie Baum
Exec Producer … Richard Morris

Producer … Ed Morrish

John Finnemore’s Souvenir Programme is a ´óÏó´«Ã½ Studios Production for Radio 4.

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44 minutes

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