The Now Show. Image shows from L to R: Hugh Dennis, Steve Punt. Copyright: BBC
The Now Show

The Now Show

  • Radio comedy / stand-up
  • BBC Radio 4
  • 1998 - 2024
  • 466 episodes (64 series)

Steve Punt and Hugh Dennis present a mix of stand-up, sketches and songs in this popular topical comedy show for Radio 4. Also features Jon Culshaw, Marcus Brigstocke, Jon Holmes, Mitch Benn, David Quantick and more.

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Series 48, Episode 4

Steve Punt and Hugh Dennis are joined by Ellie Taylor, Jon Holmes and Mitch Benn. This week the gang take a look at the fallout from Iain Duncan Smith's surprise resignation, Ellie Taylor explains why Millennials are so anxious, Jon lets his appreciations for the Great British public be known in no uncertain terms, and Punt and Dennis discuss the lack of sound opposition in the House of Commons with the Assistant Editor for The Spectator, Isabel Hardman.

Broadcast details

Date
Friday 25th March 2016
Time
6:30pm
Channel
BBC Radio 4
Length
30 minutes

Repeats

Show past repeats

Date Time Channel
Saturday 26th March 2016 12:30pm Radio 4
Monday 28th March 2016 11:00pm Radio 4 Extra
Tuesday 29th March 2016 9:00am Radio 4 Extra

Cast & crew

Cast
Steve Punt Host / Presenter
Hugh Dennis Host / Presenter
Jon Holmes Self
Mitch Benn Self
Guest cast
Isabel Hardman Guest
Ellie Taylor Self
Writing team
Steve Punt Writer
Hugh Dennis Writer
Jon Holmes Writer
Mitch Benn Writer
Ellie Taylor Writer
Benjamin Partridge Writer (Additional Material)
Max Davis Writer (Additional Material)
Sarah Campbell Writer (Additional Material)
Sophie Duker Writer (Additional Material)
Production team
Joe Nunnery Producer

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