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.

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Series 43, Episode 5

From football to Eurovision, taxes, Twitter and something hidden in Game Of Thrones - Steve Punt and Hugh Dennis are joined by David Quantick, Nathan Caton, Mitch Benn and Pippa Evans for a comic look at some of the week's news.

Broadcast details

Date
Friday 16th May 2014
Time
6:30pm
Channel
BBC Radio 4
Length
30 minutes

Repeats

Show past repeats

Date Time Channel
Saturday 17th May 2014 12:30pm Radio 4
Monday 19th May 2014 11:00pm Radio 4 Extra
Tuesday 20th May 2014 9:30am Radio 4 Extra

Cast & crew

Cast
Steve Punt Host / Presenter
Hugh Dennis Host / Presenter
Mitch Benn Self
David Quantick Self
Guest cast
Pippa Evans Self
Nathan Caton Self
Writing team
Steve Punt Writer
Hugh Dennis Writer
Mitch Benn Writer
Gareth Gwynn Writer (Additional Material)
David Quantick Writer
Pippa Evans Writer
Nathan Caton Writer
Nadia Kamil Writer (Additional Material)
Bec Hill Writer (Additional Material)
Production team
Alexandra Smith Producer

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