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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 26, Episode 1
Topics
MFI's (real) closing down sale
The credit crunch
The British National Party (Mitch Benn song)
The BBC scandals (Marcus Brigstocke)
Oil tanker pirates
Pirate Song (Mitch Benn song)
Obama, Guns n Roses and Strictly Come Dancing (Jon Holmes)
Audience Question
Based around chemistry exam questions. Including 'what is a benzene ring' (a: When you get a phone call from one of the lesser known members of The Goons to tell you you've spelt his name wrong) and 'What is Brownian Motion?' (a: Sorry, I'm dyslexic which entitles me to 25% extra time to answer these questions. I also have ADHD and I'm now bored with science).
Broadcast details
- Date
- Friday 28th November 2008
- Time
- 6:30pm
- Channel
- BBC Radio 4
- Length
- 30 minutes
Cast & crew
Steve Punt | Host / Presenter |
Hugh Dennis | Host / Presenter |
Marcus Brigstocke | Self |
Jon Holmes | Self |
Mitch Benn | Self |
Laura Shavin | Ensemble Actor |
Steve Punt | Writer |
Hugh Dennis | Writer |
Marcus Brigstocke | Writer |
Jon Holmes | Writer |
Laura Shavin | Writer |
Mitch Benn | Writer |
Jane Lamacraft | Writer (Additional Material) |
Stephen Carlin | Writer (Additional Material) |
John Finnemore | Writer (Additional Material) |
James Sherwood | Writer (Additional Material) |
Ben Moor | Writer (Additional Material) |
Leila Johnston | Writer (Additional Material) |
Colin Anderson | Producer |