The Now Show. Image shows from L to R: Hugh Dennis, Steve Punt. Copyright: BBC
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 6

Special guest Robert Peston talks economics as Punt and Dennis pretend to understand. Plus... Steve Punt looks into Ballot boxes (not literally), John Finnemore rounds up the made-up-party news, Alun Cochrane reports on the maternal vote and Mitch Benn sings about the joys of living in a marginal.

Broadcast details

Date
Wednesday 21st April 2010
Time
11pm
Channel
BBC Radio 4
Length
30 minutes

Cast & crew

Cast
Steve Punt Host / Presenter
Hugh Dennis Host / Presenter
Mitch Benn Self
Laura Shavin Ensemble Actor
Guest cast
Robert Peston Guest
Alun Cochrane Self
John Finnemore Self
Writing team
Steve Punt Writer
Hugh Dennis Writer
Laura Shavin Writer
Mitch Benn Writer
Jane Lamacraft Writer (Additional Material)
Paul Powell Writer (Additional Material)
John-Luke Roberts Writer (Additional Material)
Will Ing Writer (Additional Material)
James Kettle Writer (Additional Material)
John Finnemore Writer
Alun Cochrane Writer
James Sherwood Writer (Additional Material)
Production team
Ben Walker Producer
Mandy Baker Producer

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