The Now Show. Image shows from L to R: Hugh Dennis, Steve Punt. Copyright: BBC
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.
- Continues today on Radio 4 at 6:30pm with Series 64, Episode 6
- Catch-up on Series 64, Episode 5
Episode menu
Series 42, Episode 1
Elis James joins Steve Punt, Hugh Dennis, Jon Holmes, Laura Shavin and Mitch Benn to joke about extreme weather, house prices, government cuts, Gary Barlow and other things we might have to look forward to in 2014.
Broadcast details
- Date
- Friday 10th January 2014
- Time
- 6:30pm
- Channel
- BBC Radio 4
- Length
- 30 minutes
Repeats
Show past repeats
| Date | Time | Channel |
|---|---|---|
| Saturday 11th January 2014 | 12:30pm | Radio 4 |
| Monday 13th January 2014 | 11:00pm | Radio 4 Extra |
| Tuesday 14th January 2014 | 9:00am | Radio 4 Extra |
| Wednesday 15th January 2014 | 2:00am | Radio 4 Extra |
Cast & crew
| Steve Punt | Host / Presenter |
| Hugh Dennis | Host / Presenter |
| Jon Holmes | Self |
| Mitch Benn | Self |
| Laura Shavin | Ensemble Actor |
| Gráinne Maguire | Guest |
| Elis James | Guest |
| Steve Punt | Writer |
| Hugh Dennis | Writer |
| Jon Holmes | Writer |
| Laura Shavin | Writer |
| Mitch Benn | Writer |
| Jane Lamacraft | Writer (Additional Material) |
| Andy Wolton | Writer (Additional Material) |
| Elis James | Writer |
| Benjamin Partridge | Writer (Additional Material) |
| Paul Davighi | Writer (Additional Material) |
| John Robins | Writer (Additional Material) |
| James Bugg | Writer (Additional Material) |
| Colin Anderson | Producer |