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John Finnemore

John Finnemore

  • 47 years old
  • English
  • Actor and writer

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My comedy hero: John Finnemore on Joyce Grenfell

The man behind such radio shows as Cabin Pressure and John Finnemore's Souvenir Programme discusses the actress and writer whom he hails as his comedy hero.

Brian Donaldson, The List, 31st May 2018

Live Review: John Finnemore's Flying Visit

There are a good two hours' worth of quality tightly-written material in here.

Vicky Nangle, Beyond The Joke, 18th May 2018

Interview: John Finnemore

"First, I organise a series of little try-out nights to make sure I write new sketches in good time, without a frantic scramble at the dead line. This never works - it just means I have six frantic deadline scrambles instead of one."

Victoria Nangle, The Latest, 7th May 2018

How we made Cabin Pressure

'By the time we did the third series, Benedict Cumberbatch had starred in Sherlock. Suddenly the audiences were 90% young girls who'd queue round the block'

Imogen Tilden, The Guardian, 27th March 2018

John Finnemore's Souvenir Programme liner notes, 7.6

Massive, massive spoilers below the line, so listen before reading...

Ed Morrish, Ed Morrish's Blog, 11th February 2018

Souvenir Programme liner notes, 7.5

Happy February 5th!

Ed Morrish, Ed Morrish's Blog, 5th February 2018

John Finnemore's Souvenir Programme, liner notes #7.3

I should probably go back and retrospectively re-title all these production blogs, I really like this one. Anyway, here's this week's Souvenir Programme - and below the fold are some notes on the production process.

Ed Morrish, Ed Morrish's Blog, 21st January 2018

Radio comedies shortlisted for BBC Audio Awards 2018

Liam Williams, The Penny Dreadfuls, Sarah Kendall, The Absolutely Radio Show, Harry And Paul Present and It's Jocelyn are amongst the shortlisted nominees for the BBC Audio Drama Awards 2018.

British Comedy Guide, 4th January 2018

Writers' Guild Awards 2018 shortlists

The shortlists for the Writers' Guild Of Great Britain Awards 2018 have been announced. Nominees include the writers of This Country, Back, Inside No. 9 and Sarah Kendall, John Finnemore and Kevin Eldon.

British Comedy Guide, 5th December 2017

Radio comedies up for BBC Audio Awards 2018

Shows starring Harry Enfield, Paul Whitehouse, John Finnemore, Marcus Brigstocke, David Jason and Jocelyn Jee Esien are amongst the nominees for the BBC Audio Drama Awards 2018.

British Comedy Guide, 21st November 2017

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