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

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

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Friday 19th March
@ 18.30 on Radio 4
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The Now Show

Currently broadcasting. Next episode is today at 18.30.  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 - 2010  (BBC Radio 4)
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 (BBC)

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), followed by a monologue from Marcus Brigstocke, letters and emails read out by Jon Holmes and music from Mitch Benn.

Our Review: This is one of the most popular series on the radio... for a reason: The Now Show is a consistently funny and always entertaining radio satire.

The Now Show often manages to trump all others when it comes to pouring scorn on the week's news events. The six strong team deliver a high standard of satire - every script polished till it just shines of funny. There is the occasional 'off' week, but more often or not this is the best topical satire of the week across all mediums.

Radio 4 clearly has faith in the format. During the 2010 election period the programme will be renamed as The Vote Now Show and broadcast every Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday for the duration of the election campaign. Episodes will be recorded just four hours before transmission to make them as topical as possible.