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.
- Continues today on Radio 4 at 6:30pm with Series 64, Episode 3
- Catch-up on Series 64, Episode 2
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The Now Show At The Fringe
Steve Punt and Hugh Dennis visit the Edinburgh Fringe and present the week in news through stand-up and sketches. Featuring rising star Fern Brady, South African comedian Loyiso Gola and SNP MP Tommy Sheppard.
Broadcast details
- Date
- Thursday 24th August 2017
- Time
- 6:30pm
- Channel
- BBC Radio 4
- Length
- 30 minutes
Repeats
Show past repeats
Cast & crew
Steve Punt | Host / Presenter |
Hugh Dennis | Host / Presenter |
Fern Brady | Self |
Gemma Arrowsmith | Self |
Loyiso Gola | Self |
Tommy Sheppard | Self |
Luke Kempner | Ensemble Actor |
Paul McDermott (as Doug Anthony All Stars) | Musical Performer |
Tim Ferguson (as Doug Anthony All Stars) | Musical Performer |
Paul Livingston (as Doug Anthony All Stars) | Musical Performer |
Steve Punt | Writer |
Hugh Dennis | Writer |
Gareth Gwynn | Writer (Additional Material) |
Jack Bernhardt | Writer (Additional Material) |
Gemma Arrowsmith | Writer |
Luke Kempner | Writer |
Fern Brady | Writer |
Loyiso Gola | Writer |
Robin Morgan | Writer (Additional Material) |
Jenny Laville | Writer (Additional Material) |
Stuart Mitchell | Writer (Additional Material) |
Adnan Ahmed | Producer |