- 31st August via The Telegraph: BBC's new boss threatens to axe Left-wing comedy shows
- Genres
- Comedy, Stand-Up
- Broadcast
- 1998 - 2020
- Channel
- BBC Radio 4
- Series
- 57
- Creator
- Bill Dare
- Starring
- Steve Punt, Hugh Dennis, Jon Culshaw, Marcus Brigstocke, Jon Holmes, Mitch Benn and Laura Shavin
- Producers
- Katie Marsden, Colin Anderson, Ed Morrish, Julia McKenzie, Victoria Lloyd, Alexandra Smith, Joe Nunnery, Adnan Ahmed and Matt Stronge
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.
- Production company
- Also known as
- The Vote Now Show (Other official name)
- Laugh track
- Live audience
Broadcast details
- Last repeat
- Saturday 20th June 2020 at 10:00am on Radio 4 Extra
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
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