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
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
Steve Punt | Host / Presenter |
Hugh Dennis | Host / Presenter |
Marcus Brigstocke | Self |
Jon Holmes | Self |
Mitch Benn | Self |
Laura Shavin | Ensemble Actor |
Jon Culshaw | Ensemble Actor |
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) |
Ed Morrish | Producer |
Video
2008 Christmas Special
Footage from the 2008 Christmas special recording.
Featuring: Hugh Dennis & Steve Punt.