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.

Episode menu

Series 25, Episode 5

More comedy sketches and satirical comments from Steve Punt, Hugh Dennis and the team including Mitch Benn, Marcus Brigstocke, Laura Shavin and Jon Holmes.

Further details

Radovan Karadzic and The Canoe Man
The police force .v. criminals' allergies
Rock drummers (Mitch Benn song)
Awful BBC One drama Bonekickers (Jon Holmes)
The barmy 'trusted brands' poll
Ice cream vans and their chimes
Climate change and censorship (Marcus Bridgstock)
The word 'gay' (Mitch Benn song)

Audience Question

What mysterious phenomenon would you like the X Files team to investigate?

- Why David Tennant is so devastatingly handsome as Dr Who, but not as anything else... he can enter my Tardis anytime! (Bigger on the inside that out)

- What did I get for my S.A.T.s (exams)?

- I can put a carrier bag in my coat pocket, then take it out and put the coat in the bag. How does that work Mr Mulder?

Broadcast details

Date
Friday 25th July 2008
Time
6:30pm
Channel
BBC Radio 4
Length
30 minutes

Cast & crew

Cast
Steve Punt Host / Presenter
Hugh Dennis Host / Presenter
Marcus Brigstocke Self
Jon Holmes Self
Mitch Benn Self
Laura Shavin Ensemble Actor
Writing team
Steve Punt Writer
Hugh Dennis Writer
Marcus Brigstocke Writer
Jon Holmes Writer
Laura Shavin Writer
Mitch Benn Writer
Nick Doody Writer (Additional Material)
James Sherwood Writer (Additional Material)
Lloyd Langford Writer (Additional Material)
Production team
Katie Marsden Producer

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