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.
- Catch-up on Series 64, Episode 6
Episode menu
Series 29, Episode 1
Topics
- Recycling Plans
- Climate Change Scam?
- Jet Man (Mitch Benn song)
- Jedward & Reality TV (Jon Holmes)
- President of EU
- Breakdown of Large Hadron Collider
- Police taking DNA
- Outrage (Shazia Mirza)
- The Pope Wants Vicars (Mitch Benn song)
Audience Question
"Who would you like to switch on your local Christmas lights and why?"
- Thierry Henry: he is good with his hands and won't miss the switch.
- Thomas Edison: he would be so proud.
- Someone who would turn them off again when they left the room because I'm not made of money you know.
- Who switched on the Hadron Collider? Not them.
Broadcast details
- Date
- Friday 27th November 2009
- Time
- 6:30pm
- Channel
- BBC Radio 4
- Length
- 30 minutes
Repeats
Show past repeats
Cast & crew
| Steve Punt | Host / Presenter |
| Hugh Dennis | Host / Presenter |
| Jon Holmes | Self |
| Mitch Benn | Self |
| Laura Shavin | Ensemble Actor |
| Shazia Mirza | Self |
| Steve Punt | Writer |
| Hugh Dennis | Writer |
| Jon Holmes | Writer |
| Laura Shavin | Writer |
| Mitch Benn | Writer |
| Jane Lamacraft | Writer (Additional Material) |
| John-Luke Roberts | Writer (Additional Material) |
| John Finnemore | Writer (Additional Material) |
| Terry Saunders | Writer (Additional Material) |
| Phil Whelans | Writer (Additional Material) |
| Julia McKenzie | Producer |