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.
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Series 48, Episode 2
Steve Punt and Hugh Dennis are joined by Suzi Ruffell, Jon Holmes, Mitch Benn and Jessica Ransom. This week the gang explore the binary nature of news reporting and discuss the implications of a future dominated by Artificial Intelligence with Dr Nick Hawes of Birmingham University.
Broadcast details
- Date
- Friday 11th March 2016
- Time
- 6:30pm
- Channel
- BBC Radio 4
- Length
- 30 minutes
Repeats
Show past repeats
| Date | Time | Channel |
|---|---|---|
| Saturday 12th March 2016 | 12:30pm | Radio 4 |
| Tuesday 15th March 2016 | 9:00am | Radio 4 Extra |
Cast & crew
| Steve Punt | Host / Presenter |
| Hugh Dennis | Host / Presenter |
| Jon Holmes | Self |
| Mitch Benn | Self |
| Suzi Ruffell | Guest |
| Nick Hawes (as Dr Nick Hawes) | Guest |
| Jessica Ransom | Ensemble Actor |
| Steve Punt | Writer |
| Hugh Dennis | Writer |
| Jon Holmes | Writer |
| Mitch Benn | Writer |
| Sarah Morgan | Writer (Additional Material) |
| Jessica Ransom | Writer |
| Suzi Ruffell | Writer |
| Liam Beirne | Writer (Additional Material) |
| Jake Yapp | Writer (Additional Material) |
| Robin Morgan | Writer (Additional Material) |
| Joe Nunnery | Producer |