John Finnemore

John Finnemore
Finnemore recording at RADA Studio in 2024
Finnemore recording at RADA Studio in 2024
BornJohn David Finnemore
(1977-09-28) 28 September 1977 (age 47)
Reading, England
Pen nameEmu (as crossword writer)
OccupationWriter, Comedian, Actor
NationalityBritish
EducationDolphin School, Berkshire
High Lea, Dorset
Poole Grammar School
Alma materPeterhouse, Cambridge
Years active2000 – present
Notable worksCabin Pressure
Souvenir Programme
Double Acts
Notable awardsWriters' Guild of Great Britain: Outstanding Contribution to Writing (2020)
Website
www.johnfinnemore.com

John David Finnemore (born 28 September 1977) is a British comedy writer and actor. He wrote and performed in the radio series Cabin Pressure, John Finnemore's Souvenir Programme, and John Finnemore's Double Acts, and frequently features in other BBC Radio 4 comedy shows such as The Now Show. Finnemore has won more Comedy.co.uk awards than any other writer, and two of his shows appear in the top ten of the Radio Times' list of greatest ever radio comedies.