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John Finnemore's Souvenir Programme: The Complete Series 1
John Finnemore's Souvenir Programme: The Complete Series 1
John Finnemore, writer and star of Cabin Pressure, returns in four episodes of his own sketches, as heard on BBC Radio. These episodes feature a tiger with a gun, reveal the truth behind the war effort, visit some documentary-makers, has a big debate and then treats itself to a little trophy. Plus, there are also some musical interludes from the zoo. John Finnemore's Souvenir Programme is written by and stars John Finnemore (The Now Show, Miranda, That Mitchell and Webb Look). It also features Carrie Quinlan (The News Quiz, The Late Edition), Lawry Lewin (The Life & Times of Vivienne Vyle, Horrible Histories) and Simon Kane (Six Impossible Things).
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Written by: John Finnemore
Narrated by: John Finnemore
Length: 1 hr and 51 mins
Radio/TV Program
Release Date:08-23-13
Publisher: BBC Worldwide Limited
Publisher's Summary
Press:
"So very special in every special way..."
If you could sum up John Finnemore's Souvenir Programme: The Complete Series 1 in three words, what would they be?
Marmite-flavored toothpaste
What did you like best about this story?
It is basically a consistently funny sketch show. If ever there were an elusive creation, that would be it: consistently funny sketch comedy. Almost every skit is right on target, hilarious, well-acted, and well-paced.
What does John Finnemore bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you just read the book?
His voice has the ability to make me instantly want to smile. It is reflexive at this point. The sound of his voice is irreversibly linked in my mind to happiness and laughter.
Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?
YES! However, I love to simply relisten to favorite pieces as well--I can't refrain from sharing them with just about anybody I can get to listen (anyone who has needed a car ride from me in the last eight months is now very familiar with John Finnemore's comedy shows, both souvenir programme and cabin pressure)
Any additional comments?
Listen to it! It will be one of the best choices you could possibly make for your time.
2.
"Modern sketch comedy at its finest"
John Finnemore is a brilliant comedian, creator and performer of the acclaimed Cabin Pressure series, and John Finnemore's Souvenir Programme is a wonderful mix of sketches, which range from the witty to the silly, and are always endearing. Fuelled by literature, pop culture and quirkiness, this is British comedy at its best. This will make you laugh until you ache, so go ahead, treat yourself.
3.
"Loved it"
Kills time in flocks and amuses a great deal. WARNING! Don't listen to it in public spaces with your headphones. People will look at you as if you were a giggling lunatic. I haven't managed not to laugh no matter how many times I've listened to it
4.
"Love the show, although its best work comes later"
I love JFSP, and listen to it often. While my favorite material is in the second and third collections of the show, there's still plenty of Finnemore's smart zaniness to make this an oft-played collection.
5.
"Hilarious, clever sketch comedy"
John Fennemore has the most fertile comic imagination I've ever had the delight to laugh at. Each sketch original and unpredictable and laugh-out-loud g
6.
"side-splitting funny!"
John Finnemore is a God of comedy, and his dedicated cast and crew really must share his madness and gift!
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
7.
"Too much canned laughter"
The sketches are a amusing and performed well. Unfortunately, the canned laughter got so annoying that I could not finish the audio book. An audio book to avoid.
John Finnemore, writer and star of Cabin Pressure, returns in four episodes of his own sketches, as heard on BBC Radio. These episodes feature a tiger with a gun, reveal the truth behind the war effort, visit some documentary-makers, has a big debate and then treats itself to a little trophy. Plus, there are also some musical interludes from the zoo. John Finnemore's Souvenir Programme is written by and stars John Finnemore (The Now Show, Miranda, That Mitchell and Webb Look). It also features Carrie Quinlan (The News Quiz, The Late Edition), Lawry Lewin (The Life & Times of Vivienne Vyle, Horrible Histories) and Simon Kane (Six Impossible Things).
©2013 AudioGO Ltd (P)2013 AudioGO Ltd
Written by: John Finnemore
Narrated by: John Finnemore
Length: 1 hr and 51 mins
Radio/TV Program
Release Date:08-23-13
Publisher: BBC Worldwide Limited
Publisher's Summary
Press:
"So very special in every special way..."
If you could sum up John Finnemore's Souvenir Programme: The Complete Series 1 in three words, what would they be?
Marmite-flavored toothpaste
What did you like best about this story?
It is basically a consistently funny sketch show. If ever there were an elusive creation, that would be it: consistently funny sketch comedy. Almost every skit is right on target, hilarious, well-acted, and well-paced.
What does John Finnemore bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you just read the book?
His voice has the ability to make me instantly want to smile. It is reflexive at this point. The sound of his voice is irreversibly linked in my mind to happiness and laughter.
Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?
YES! However, I love to simply relisten to favorite pieces as well--I can't refrain from sharing them with just about anybody I can get to listen (anyone who has needed a car ride from me in the last eight months is now very familiar with John Finnemore's comedy shows, both souvenir programme and cabin pressure)
Any additional comments?
Listen to it! It will be one of the best choices you could possibly make for your time.
2.
"Modern sketch comedy at its finest"
John Finnemore is a brilliant comedian, creator and performer of the acclaimed Cabin Pressure series, and John Finnemore's Souvenir Programme is a wonderful mix of sketches, which range from the witty to the silly, and are always endearing. Fuelled by literature, pop culture and quirkiness, this is British comedy at its best. This will make you laugh until you ache, so go ahead, treat yourself.
3.
"Loved it"
Kills time in flocks and amuses a great deal. WARNING! Don't listen to it in public spaces with your headphones. People will look at you as if you were a giggling lunatic. I haven't managed not to laugh no matter how many times I've listened to it
4.
"Love the show, although its best work comes later"
I love JFSP, and listen to it often. While my favorite material is in the second and third collections of the show, there's still plenty of Finnemore's smart zaniness to make this an oft-played collection.
5.
"Hilarious, clever sketch comedy"
John Fennemore has the most fertile comic imagination I've ever had the delight to laugh at. Each sketch original and unpredictable and laugh-out-loud g
6.
"side-splitting funny!"
John Finnemore is a God of comedy, and his dedicated cast and crew really must share his madness and gift!
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
7.
"Too much canned laughter"
The sketches are a amusing and performed well. Unfortunately, the canned laughter got so annoying that I could not finish the audio book. An audio book to avoid.
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