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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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The Vote Now Show 2010, Episode 4

Day 4 of The Vote Now Show campaign gets off to a flying start with Punt and Dennis piloting the team through plumes of volcanic ash to election satire. They are joined on board by Gyles Brandreth, cathartically emoting on the subject of being a candidate on the campaign trail, Andy Zaltzman telling us all about the Tories' 'Big Society', Zoe Lyons noting that times they are a changin', Susan Calman heading to Sunderland (South) and Abandoman improvising a policy rap.

Broadcast details

Date
Monday 19th April 2010
Time
11pm
Channel
BBC Radio 4
Length
30 minutes

Cast & crew

Cast
Steve Punt Host / Presenter
Hugh Dennis Host / Presenter
Guest cast
Gyles Brandreth Guest
Andy Zaltzman Self
Zoe Lyons Self
Susan Calman Self
Rob Broderick (as Abandoman) Self
James Hancox (as Abandoman) Self
Writing team
Jane Lamacraft Writer (Additional Material)
Jon Hunter Writer (Additional Material)
Paul Powell Writer (Additional Material)
John-Luke Roberts Writer (Additional Material)
James Kettle Writer (Additional Material)
Andy Zaltzman Writer
Zoe Lyons Writer
Susan Calman Writer
James Sherwood Writer (Additional Material)
Dan Gaster Writer (Additional Material)
Production team
Victoria Lloyd Producer
Ben Walker Producer

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