John creates an innovative teaching aid and eavesdrops on two guards, who really should be paying more attention. With Margaret Cabourn-Smith, Simon Kane and Lawry Lewin. Show more
4 Extra Debut. A seemingly ordinary train ride turns into an unexpected adventure for Edmund and Dolorosa. Starring Celia Imrie and Charles Edwards. From October 2015. Show more
The only detectives who have not had their own TV show yet, and a revolutionary email exchange. Sketch comedy with Lawry Lewin. From November 2014. Show more
The induction of a new employee on Sodor Island, and a speech on following dreams. With Margaret Cabourn-Smith. From November 2014. Show more
Twice a day, a receptionist and a security guard briefly meet to share a desk. Stars Mathew Baynton and Jenny Bede. From 2015. Show more
Sketch show from the writer of Cabin Pressure and regular guest on The Now Show, John Finnemore, with Carrie Quinlan, Lawry Lewin and Simon Kane. Show more
A big job, a small job, the career path of the average TV executive, and a tiger with a gun. Sketch comedy with Carrie Quinlan, Lawry Lewin and Simon Kane. From September 2011. Show more
Documentary-makers, a big debate, and a little trophy. With Carrie Quinlan, Lawry Lewin and Simon Kane. From October 2011. Show more
John lets Lawry take over, with inevitable reactions on the musical finale from Carrie, Margaret and Simon. From 2017. Show more
A president with two speeches and we hear from a couple who get on like a house on fire. With Margaret Cabourn-Smith. From 2017. Show more
The animals that don't get sanctuaries, and why do people literally shout at the radio? Sketch show from September 2013. Show more
It's Birling Day, as the charter airline crew swap dignity for cash! Stars Stephanie Cole and Benedict Cumberbatch. From January 2013. Show more
Creative accounting, cross-examining an expert witness, and why are posh men's trousers all the same colour? From October 2013. Show more
The last of the election specials from the Now Show team. Steve Punt and Hugh Dennis are joined by special guests John Finnemore, Holly Walsh, Isabel Hardman and Pippa Evans. Show more
The crew race against time, but what is Gerti's secret? What future for Carolyn and Herc? Stars Benedict Cumberbatch. From December 2014. Show more
As Martin decides whether to take his new job, is this the end for MJN Air? And just what has Arthur painted on the side of the van? Show more
John Finnemore reminisces about his six months teaching English to school children in Poland. With Rufus Hound. From 2018. Show more
Terry Jones introduces John Finnemore, Ingrid Oliver, Carrie Quinlan, Lydia Leonard, Samuel Barnett and Colin McFarlane star in stories adaptions of The Decameron by Robin Brooks. Show more
The Essay
Decameron Nights: Ten Italian Indelicacies Remixed from Boccaccio
Episode 2: Federigo and His Falcon
15 minutes
First broadcast: on BBC Radio 3
Available for over a year
Courtly Federigo spends every last groat trying to win the affections of Monna. But there is only one thing of his that she wants - and it has feathers. Introduced by Terry Jones. Show more
Nicholas Parsons is joined by Paul Merton, John Finnemore, Gyles Brandreth and Sheila Hancock, who try to speak for 60 seconds without hesitation, deviation or repetition. Show more