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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 27, Episode 6

So Lonely: This week, Steve Punt & Hugh Dennis discuss North Korea's nuclear ambitions, Jon Holmes gets angry about trading standards, Marcus Brigstocke reviews the new series of The Apprentice, and Mitch Benn calls for a pardon for one of the world's most famous political prisoners.

Topics

North Korea's Missiles

The guy who threw a shoe at President Bush ending up in prison (Mitch Benn song)

The new series of The Apprentice (Marcus Brigstocke)

Jacqui Smith's husband and MP expense claims (Marcus Brigstocke)

Electric cars and the government's 'scrappage' idea

Trading Standards' emergency response vehicle and product re-calls (Jon Holmes)

Coldplay beating Mitch on Twitter (Mitch Benn song)

Audience Question

"So after a senior policeman resigned this week for accidently revealing anti-terrorist plans, what is the biggest secret you have accidently let slip?"

- I prefer Dale Winton, Barbara Streisand and Cliff Richard to my wife.

- I like Horne & Corden (also on the form: Your Name: "I don't think so! Nice try. That's how they got me last time.")

Broadcast details

Date
Friday 10th April 2009
Time
6:30pm
Channel
BBC Radio 4
Length
30 minutes

Repeats

Show past repeats

Date Time Channel
Saturday 11th April 2009 12:30pm Radio 4
Sunday 19th April 2009 10:30pm Radio 7

Cast & crew

Cast
Steve Punt Host / Presenter
Hugh Dennis Host / Presenter
Marcus Brigstocke Self
Jon Holmes Self
Mitch Benn Self
Laura Shavin Ensemble Actor
Writing team
Steve Punt Writer
Hugh Dennis Writer
Marcus Brigstocke Writer
Jon Holmes Writer
Laura Shavin Writer
Mitch Benn Writer
Nick Doody Writer (Additional Material)
John-Luke Roberts Writer (Additional Material)
Gareth Gwynn Writer (Additional Material)
Lloyd Langford Writer (Additional Material)
Nat Luurtsema Writer (Additional Material)
Production team
Ed Morrish Producer

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