The Now Show
- Radio comedy / stand-up
- BBC Radio 4
- 1998 - 2023
- 460 episodes (63 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.
- Continues on Friday on Radio 4 at 6:30pm with Series 63, Episode 6
- Catch-up on Series 63, Episode 5
Key details
- Genres
- Comedy, Stand-Up
- Broadcast
- 1998 - 2023
- Channel
- BBC Radio 4
- Episodes
- 460 (63 series), plus 7 highlights specials
- Creator
- Bill Dare
- Stars
- Steve Punt, Hugh Dennis, Jon Culshaw, Marcus Brigstocke, Jon Holmes, Mitch Benn, David Quantick, Jane Bussmann and more
- Writers
- Steve Punt, Hugh Dennis, Marcus Brigstocke, Jon Holmes, Laura Shavin, Mitch Benn, Emma Kennedy, Jane Lamacraft and more
- Producers
- Katie Marsden, Colin Anderson, Ed Morrish, Julia McKenzie, Victoria Lloyd, Lyndsay Fenner, Alexandra Smith, Joe Nunnery and more
- Company
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.
Catch-up
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
- First broadcast
- Saturday 26th September 1998 at 6:15pm on BBC Radio 4
- Next repeats
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- Series 63, Episode 5: Tomorrow at 11pm on Radio 4 Extra
- Series 63, Episode 6: Saturday at 12:30pm on Radio 4
- Series 63, Episode 6: Monday 11th December at 11pm on Radio 4 Extra
- Most recent repeats
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- Saturday 2nd December 2023 at 12:30pm on Radio 4 - Series 63, Episode 5
- Monday 27th November 2023 at 11:00pm on Radio 4 Extra - Series 63, Episode 4
- Saturday 25th November 2023 at 12:30pm on Radio 4 - Series 63, 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
- Pleasance Theatre (London) and The Playground Theatre - Series 61
- RADA Studios, The Albany and Marylebone Theatre - Series 63