John Finnemores Double Acts, John Finnemore
John Finnemores Double Acts, John Finnemore
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John Finnemore's Double Acts
Six BBC Radio 4 Comedy Dramas

Author: John Finnemore

Narrator: Alison Steadman, Celia Imrie, Full Cast

Unabridged: 2 hr 46 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 02/04/2016

Categories: Fiction, Humorous


Synopsis

Winner of the Writers Guild Award for Best Radio Comedy and the Comedy.co.uk awards for Best Radio Sketch Show!

Celia Imrie, Alison Steadman, John Bird and Rebecca Front are among the cast of these BBC Radio 4 comedy dramas from the writer and producers of Cabin Pressure.

These six self-contained duologues, each one brimming with humour and charm, come from the pen of John Finnemore, author and star of the award-winning John Finnemore's Souvenir Programme.

A Flock of Tigers 1934. Edmund and Dolorosa are sharing a train carriage – and embarking on an unexpected adventure. Starring Charles Edwards and Celia Imrie.

Wysinnwyg In the Sales Support Department of Willard & Son, new girl Kerry meets Adele. Starring Alison Steadman and Isy Suttie.

Red-Handed Arriving home early, Joel is surprised by an unexpected visitor named Henry. Starring John Bird and Lawry Lewin.

The Goliath Window It is 1820, and Mark and Luke have arranged an appointment in the vestry of St Anne's Church, Mayton Chennett. Starring Simon Kane and John Finnemore.

English for Pony-Lovers In a German guest house, Elke is waiting to receive an English lesson from Lorna. Starring Rebecca Front and Beth Mullen.

Hot Desk A receptionist and a security guard meet every day at 7am and 7pm to hand over a desk. Starring Matthew Baynton and Jenny Bede.

With a star cast, memorable characters, witty dialogue and beautifully crafted plots, these heartwarming plays are an utter joy. Duration: 3 hours approx

Reviews

Goodreads review by Darcy on December 31, 2020

This was different and very entertaining! John does a series of 5 vignettes that are interactions between two people and are deep, poignant and funny! The first is an interaction between two unlikely people on a train trip, this is followed by a very unusual burglary, the next is an office interacti......more

Goodreads review by Rui on September 11, 2017

John Finnermore is the best comedy writer I've read or listened this year so far.......more

Goodreads review by Geraldine on August 27, 2025

Very sweet, endearing, and gently funny. The first story, A Flock of Tigers, was my favourite.......more