The Now Show. Image shows from L to R: Hugh Dennis, Steve Punt. Copyright: BBC
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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2016 Specials, Episode 2 - The Now Show 1916
Steve Punt and Hugh Dennis commemorate the events of 1916 by looking at wartime humour and art to the politics and propaganda.
Further details
A non-topical show which forms part of the BBC season commemorating the events of 1916; from wartime humour and art to the politics and propaganda, Steve Punt, Hugh Dennis, and special guests present a show that will be informative, funny, and a good degree more tasteful than the jokes told in the trenches.
Notes
Recorded Sunday 12th June at the BBC Radio Theatre.
Broadcast details
- Date
- Thursday 30th June 2016
- Time
- 11pm
- Channel
- BBC Radio 4
- Length
- 30 minutes
Cast & crew
| Steve Punt | Host / Presenter |
| Hugh Dennis | Host / Presenter |
| Lucy Porter | Guest |
| Pat Cahill | Guest |
| Freya Parker | Ensemble Actor |
| Steve Punt | Writer |
| Hugh Dennis | Writer |
| Tom Neenan | Writer (Additional Material) |
| Gabby Hutchinson Crouch | Writer (Additional Material) |
| Liam Beirne | Writer (Additional Material) |
| Ed Morrish | Producer |