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 29, Episode 2

Steve Punt & Hugh Dennis assess the threat of the nuclear family; Marcus Brigstocke meets his nemesis; Mitch Benn seeks independence for Alex Salmond and Jon Holmes explains why Dubai is worse than Margate.

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

Date Time Channel
Saturday 5th December 2009 12:30pm Radio 4
Sunday 13th December 2009 10:30pm 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
Marcus Brigstocke Self
Writing team
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)
Production team
Julia McKenzie Producer

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