The Now Show
- Radio comedy / stand-up
- BBC Radio 4
- 1998 - 2021
- 59 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 and Laura Shavin
- Continues on Friday on Radio 4 at 6:30pm with Series 59, Episode 6
- Catch-up on Series 59, Episode 5
Key details
- Genres
- Comedy, Stand-Up
- Broadcast
- 1998 - 2021
- Channels
- BBC Radio 4
- Series
- 59
- Creator
- Bill Dare
- Stars
- Steve Punt, Hugh Dennis, Jon Culshaw, Marcus Brigstocke, Jon Holmes, Mitch Benn and Laura Shavin
- Writer
- Tim Dawson
- Producers
- Katie Marsden, Colin Anderson, Ed Morrish, Julia McKenzie, Victoria Lloyd, Alexandra Smith, Joe Nunnery, Adnan Ahmed and more
- Companies
Steve Punt and Hugh Dennis present a mix of stand-up, sketches and songs.
Marcus Brigstocke used to have a regular stand-up spot on the show, but with his busy schedule the stand-up section is now mainly delivered by a guest comedian. For a number of years the letters and emails were read out by Jon Holmes, and music came from Mitch Benn, however these slots are now taken by a revolving cast of comedians.
Jon Culshaw normally acts as guest presenter when one of the hosts can't make it. For example Hugh Dennis was absent from Series 41.
During the General Elections, the show re-names itself The Vote Now Show.
Additional details
- Also known as
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- The Vote Now Show
- Production
- Studio
Website links
- Friday Night Podcast
Get the podcast of the series here. When The Now Show is not on, the podcast instead downloads satirical panel games The News Quiz and I Guess That's Why They Call It The News. - BBC Guide
An old guide for the show written by the BBC. - Wikipedia
Broadcast details
- Next repeats
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- Series 59, Episode 5: Tomorrow at 11pm on Radio 4 Extra
- Series 59, Episode 5: Tuesday at 9am on Radio 4 Extra
- Series 59, Episode 6: Saturday at 12:30pm on Radio 4
- Series 59, Episode 6: Monday 6th December at 11pm on Radio 4 Extra
- Series 59, Episode 6: Tuesday 7th December at 9am on Radio 4 Extra
- Most recent repeats
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- Saturday 27th November 2021 at 12:30pm on Radio 4 - Series 59, Episode 5
- Tuesday 23rd November 2021 at 9:00am on Radio 4 Extra - Series 59, Episode 4
- Monday 22nd November 2021 at 11:00pm on Radio 4 Extra - Series 59, Episode 4
Recording details
- BBC Edinburgh Fringe venue, BBC Radio Theatre, Glee Club (Birmingham), Shaw Theatre and Venue Cymru - Normally recorded on Thursday evenings.
- Zoom (Virtual) - Series 58