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.

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Series 26 - Christmas Special

A seasonal edition of The Now Show proves its topicality by talking about Christmas - how could they have predicted that happening? Meanwhile, Marcus reveals the material he's been writing for someone else, Jon receives some very annoying letters, and Mitch sings about songs. With special guest Jon Culshaw.

Preview clips

Topics

'Credit Crunch' Christmas
Christmas Traditions
Radio DJ's, please play good Christmas songs (Mitch Benn song)
Round Robin letters (Jon Holmes)
A play about a mix up in the BBC's Christmas Schedules
The Queen's Speech (Marcus Brigstocke)
New Year Hopes (Mitch Benn song)

Broadcast details

Date
Friday 26th December 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
Guest cast
Jon Culshaw Ensemble Actor
Writing team
Steve Punt Writer
Hugh Dennis Writer
Marcus Brigstocke Writer
Jon Holmes Writer
Laura Shavin Writer
Mitch Benn Writer
Stephen Carlin Writer (Additional Material)
John Finnemore Writer (Additional Material)
James Sherwood Writer (Additional Material)
Production team
Ed Morrish Producer

Video

2008 Christmas Special

Footage from the 2008 Christmas special recording.

Featuring: Hugh Dennis & Steve Punt.

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