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 2
Topics
- Tiger Woods
- Yachtsmen held by Iran
- Iraq Enquiry
- Swiss ban minarets
- Scottish independence (Mitch Benn song)
- Meeting Daily Mail columnist Melanie Phillips (Marcus Brigstocke)
- John Redwood on climate change (Marcus Brigstocke)
- The Taxpayers' Alliance (Marcus Brigstocke)
- Keeping the family together
- Dubai (Jon Holmes)
- Jesus visited Cornwall? (Jon Holmes)
- A hung parliament (Mitch Benn song)
Audience Question
"Instead of a bonus, what could your boss give you to keep you happy?"
- Some heating would be nice.
- No need. I'm a nitrous oxide tester.
- I am the boss. Be happy you have a job.
- Access to the stationary cupboard. I'm getting pretty tired of chasing that other cupboard around.
Broadcast details
- Date
- Friday 4th December 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 |
Marcus Brigstocke | Self |
Steve Punt | Writer |
Hugh Dennis | Writer |
Marcus Brigstocke | Writer |
Jon Holmes | Writer |
Laura Shavin | Writer |
Mitch Benn | Writer |
Jane Lamacraft | Writer (Additional Material) |
Lloyd Langford | Writer (Additional Material) |
Terry Saunders | Writer (Additional Material) |
Richard Turner | Writer (Additional Material) |
Julia McKenzie | Producer |