The Now Show. Image shows from L to R: Hugh Dennis, Steve Punt. Image credit: British Broadcasting Corporation.

The Now Show
The Now Show. Image shows from L to R: Hugh Dennis, Steve Punt. Image credit: British Broadcasting Corporation.

Next New Episode:
Friday 24th May
@ 6:30pm on Radio 4
Episode Details

Repeats Scheduled:
Mon 20th (11pm, BBC R4E)
Tue 21st (9am, BBC R4E)
Wed 22nd (2am, BBC R4E)
Sat 25th (12:30pm)
Mon 27th (11pm, BBC R4E)
Tue 28th (9am, BBC R4E)

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The Now Show

Currently broadcasting. Next episode is on Friday 24th May.  Episode Details

Steve Punt and Hugh Dennis present a mix of stand-up, sketches and songs in this popular topical comedy show for Radio 4

AKA:
The Vote Now Show
Genre:
Satire
Broadcast:
1998 - 2013  (BBC Radio 4)
Episodes:
40 series
Starring:
Steve Punt, Hugh Dennis, Marcus Brigstocke, Jon Holmes, Laura Shavin, Mitch Benn
Writers:
Bill Dare, Steve Punt, Hugh Dennis, Marcus Brigstocke, Jon Holmes, Laura Shavin, Jane Lamacraft, Stephen Carlin, James Sherwood, Carrie Quinlan, Lloyd Langford
Production:
British Broadcasting Corporation

Steve Punt and Hugh Dennis present a mix of stand-up, sketches and songs. A typical episode features satirical comment on the week's news from Dennis and Punt (with voices from Laura Shavin), letters and emails read out by Jon Holmes and music from Mitch Benn.

Marcus Brigstocke used to have a regular stand-up spot on the show, but with his busy schedule the stand-up is now more often delivered by a guest comedian.