The Now Show. Image shows from L to R: Hugh Dennis, Steve Punt. Copyright: BBC
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 49, Episode 1
Steve Punt and Hugh Dennis are joined by Andy Zaltzman, Kiri Pritchard Mclean, Adam Kay, Gemma Arrowsmith and Xenia Wickett to present the news via topical stand up and sketches.
Broadcast details
- Date
- Friday 4th November 2016
- Time
- 6:30pm
- Channel
- BBC Radio 4
- Length
- 30 minutes
Repeats
Show past repeats
| Date | Time | Channel |
|---|---|---|
| Saturday 5th November 2016 | 12:30pm | Radio 4 |
| Monday 7th November 2016 | 11:00pm | Radio 4 Extra |
| Tuesday 8th November 2016 | 9:00am | Radio 4 Extra |
Cast & crew
| Steve Punt | Host / Presenter |
| Hugh Dennis | Host / Presenter |
| Xenia Wickett | Guest |
| Andy Zaltzman | Self |
| Adam Kay | Self |
| Kiri Pritchard-McLean | Self |
| Gemma Arrowsmith | Ensemble Actor |
| Steve Punt | Writer |
| Hugh Dennis | Writer |
| Jon Hunter | Writer (Additional Material) |
| Andy Zaltzman | Writer |
| Adam Kay | Writer |
| Gemma Arrowsmith | Writer |
| Kiri Pritchard-McLean | Writer |
| Liam Beirne | Writer (Additional Material) |
| Robin Morgan | Writer (Additional Material) |
| Stephen Frizzle | Writer (Additional Material) |
| Dan Kiss | Writer (Additional Material) |
| Alexandra Smith | Producer |