Tactical voting, pacts and vote-swapping (LDN #96)
Candidates don’t get to control what their would-be voters do. That sounds obvious, and indeed is obvious, yet is also frequently forgotten. … Read the full post »
John Finnemore
Read my posts featuring John Finnemore, creator of the brilliant Cabin Pressure and John Finnemore’s Souvenir Programme among other gems.
W1A: The Complete Series 1 and 2
A follow-up to the very successful Twenty Twelve, W1A sees Ian Fletcher move to the post of Head of Values at the BBC. … Read the full post »
John Finnemore’s Souvenir Programme: The Complete Series 3 & 4
John Finnemore’s speciality is setting up an unusual twist on a typical, ordinary situation – and he does this brilliantly. … Read the full post »
Cabin Pressure: the very funny second season
Back again in Cabin Pressure Series 2 are the two pilots (played by Roger Allam and Benedict Cumberbatch), still sparking off each other. … Read the full post »
I’m Sorry I Haven’t A Clue, Volume 14: still funny, even though its age is starting to show
On into its remarkable 14th volume, the Radio 4 “panel game” which started in 1972 is still pulling in the jokes. … Read the full post »
Cabin Pressure: the great first series
A brilliantly balanced cast of characters, mixing just the right amounts of repellant and appealing characteristics. … Read the full post »
Is it pudding, sweet or dessert?
Great stuff from David Mitchell and John Finnemore poking fun at the crossover between class, pronunciation and vocabulary in Britain. … Read the full post »
Have you discovered John Finnemore’s Souvenir Programme yet?
Best known for his comedy sitcom Cabin Pressure, John Finnemore has also created a brilliant series of comedy sketches for his Souvenir Programme radio series. … Read the full post »
John Finnemore’s Souvenir Programme: a treat from 18th September
Had a real treat last night, going to see (hear) two episodes of John Finnemore’s new radio sketch show being recorded. … Read the full post »