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 50, Episode 2

This week we look at Philip Hammond's budget and hear from Kerry Godliman in the week of International Women's Day. Lucy Porter gives us the lowdown on the French Presidential election and Pippa Evans helps us feel less overwhelmed. Plus intelligence specialist Julian Fisher.

Broadcast details

Date
Friday 10th March 2017
Time
6:30pm
Channel
BBC Radio 4
Length
30 minutes
Recorded
  • Thursday 9th March 2017, 12:45 at BBC Radio Theatre

Repeats

Show past repeats

Date Time Channel
Saturday 11th March 2017 12:30pm Radio 4
Monday 13th March 2017 11:00pm Radio 4 Extra
Tuesday 14th March 2017 9:00am Radio 4 Extra

Cast & crew

Cast
Steve Punt Host / Presenter
Hugh Dennis Host / Presenter
Guest cast
Julian Fisher Guest
Lucy Porter Self
Kerry Godliman Self
Luke Kempner Ensemble Actor
Pippa Evans Ensemble Actor
Writing team
Steve Punt Writer
Hugh Dennis Writer
Andy Wolton Writer (Additional Material)
Pippa Evans Writer
Lucy Porter Writer
Luke Kempner Writer
Kerry Godliman Writer
Benjamin Partridge Writer (Additional Material)
Jenny Laville Writer (Additional Material)
Ben Hillyar Writer (Additional Material)
David Mayes Writer (Additional Material)
Production team
Joe Nunnery Producer
Adnan Ahmed Producer

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