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.
- Catch-up on Series 64, Episode 6
Episode menu
Series 25, Episode 7
Further details
The Olympic Games
The credit crunch (Mitch Benn song)
Australians (Jon Holmes)
The 'gay' Mr T Snickers advert and speedwalking (Jon Holmes)
Alan Sugar (Jon Holmes)
Junior Now Show
Homophobia (Paul Sinha)
Hello Aliens (Mitch Benn song)
Audience Question
Michael Vaughan cried when resigning the England cricket captaincy. When did you last cry?
- I last cried when Shep the Blue Peter dog died... because I'd made a bet with my brother that the tortoise would go first. I lost 10p!
- ... two days later when Peterson was given the captaincy.
- I never cry because I'm from Yorkshire. Why waste money on tissues?
Broadcast details
- Date
- Friday 8th August 2008
- Time
- 6:30pm
- Channel
- BBC Radio 4
- Length
- 30 minutes
Cast & crew
| Steve Punt | Host / Presenter |
| Hugh Dennis | Host / Presenter |
| Jon Holmes | Self |
| Mitch Benn | Self |
| Laura Shavin | Ensemble Actor |
| Paul Sinha | Self |
| Steve Punt | Writer |
| Hugh Dennis | Writer |
| Jon Holmes | Writer |
| Laura Shavin | Writer |
| Mitch Benn | Writer |
| Jane Lamacraft | Writer (Additional Material) |
| Stephen Carlin | Writer (Additional Material) |
| Carrie Quinlan | Writer (Additional Material) |
| Katie Marsden | Producer |