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 27, Episode 2

Comedy sketches and satirical comments from Steve Punt, Hugh Dennis and the team including Mitch Benn, Laura Shavin, Jon Holmes and special guest Nick Doody.

Topics

Michael Jackson's comeback

Iron Maiden fans rioting (Mitch Benn song)

Bank bailouts and bankers becoming teachers

Fish making you clever, and carrots helping you see in the dark

Atheist bus adverts (Jon Holmes)

France joining NATO again (Mitch Benn song)

America .v. Britain (Nick Doody)

'Mandelson custard probe'

Hugh Dennis crowns Peter White the winner of Comic Relief's Stand-Up With The Stars.

Broadcast details

Date
Friday 13th March 2009
Time
6:30pm
Channel
BBC Radio 4
Length
30 minutes

Repeats

Show past repeats

Date Time Channel
Saturday 14th March 2009 12:30pm Radio 4
Sunday 26th April 2009 10:00pm Radio 7

Cast & crew

Cast
Steve Punt Host / Presenter
Hugh Dennis Host / Presenter
Jon Holmes Self
Mitch Benn Self
Laura Shavin Ensemble Actor
Guest cast
Nick Doody Self
Peter White Self
Writing team
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)
John-Luke Roberts Writer (Additional Material)
James Sherwood Writer (Additional Material)
Matthew Morton Writer (Additional Material)
Production team
Ed Morrish Producer

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