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Series 1

Episode 4

Zoo music and a sketch that only a fool wouldn't find funny.

• 30 mins

Series 2

Episode 1

John presents a trailer for a film about the only mode of transport that hasn't had a film

• 30 mins

Series 2

Episode 2

How does The Archers sound to people who don't listen to The Archers?

• 30 mins

Series 2

Episode 3

A sketch about messengers, a sketch about alchemy and a sketch about the word sketch.

• 30 mins

Series 2

Episode 4

Sitcom characters feel trapped, and a good point about security numbers on credit cards.

• 30 mins

Series 2

Episode 5

Some moth-based lunacy and a heartwarming tale of the days before health and safety.

• 30 mins

Series 2

Episode 6

A show that starts by going to the dogs, ending with perhaps the oldest hymn in the world.

• 30 mins

Series 3

Episode 1

The animals that don't get sanctuaries, and why do people literally shout at the radio?

• 30 mins

Series 3

Episode 2

Making new friends and the problem with polymath bestselling authors.

• 30 mins

Series 3

Episode 3

A song about an unheralded inventor, a touching reunion and a normal man.

• 30 mins

Series 3

Episode 4

A sketch that is much too rude and advice on how to deal with bullies.

• 30 mins

Series 3

Episode 5

The truth behind some famous anecdotes and a curious tale of a hard-bitten dame.

• 30 mins

Series 3

Episode 6

Some creative accounting - and why is it that posh men's trousers are all the same colour.

• 30 mins

Series 6

Episode 1

John Finnemore returns with a festive special of his award-winning Souvenir Programme.

• 30 mins

Series 6

Episode 2

John Finnemore presents more sketches in his award-winning Souvenir Programme.

• 28 mins

Series 6

Episode 3

The worst of the bad coppers, a one hit-wonder and the return of Patsy Straightwoman.

• 28 mins

Series 6

Episode 4

John Finnemore presents more sketches in his award-winning Souvenir Programme.

• 28 mins

Series 6

Episode 5

John Finnemore presents more sketches in his award-winning Souvenir Programme.

• 28 mins

Series 6

Episode 6

John Finnemore brings the sixth series of his award-winning sketch show to a close.

• 28 mins

2023 Special

John Finnemore returns to Radio 4 with a one-off edition of his Souvenir Programme.

• 44 mins

Series 4

Episode 1

John creates an innovative teaching aid and eavesdrops on two guards.

• 30 mins

Series 4

Episode 2

The rudest of awakenings for one particular pet and the positive side of stereotyping.

• 30 mins

Series 4

Episode 3

An awkward encounter at an interfaith conference and a Canadian trip to impress daddy.

• 25 mins

Series 4

Episode 4

The induction of a new employee on Sodor Island, and a speech on following dreams.

• 30 mins

Series 4

Episode 5

Featuring the only detectives who have not had their own TV show yet.

• 30 mins

Series 4

Episode 6

A pure moment of happiness and a curious tale about an invention that's probably not evil.

• 30 mins

Series 5

Episode 1

An unlikely wager, a troubled bluesman and a rip-roaring adventure on the high seas.

• 30 mins

Series 5

Episode 2

The voice in John's head pushes him to tipping point, and a new approach to the news.

• 30 mins

Series 5

Episode 3

A look back at a career in accounting.

• 30 mins

Series 5

Episode 4

Meet the train passenger who really doesn't overthink things.

• 30 mins