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 50, Episode 4
Steve Punt and Hugh Dennis are joined by Andrew Maxwell, Katy Brand, Pippa Evans, Ellie Taylor and Luke Kempner to share some Comic Relief.
Further details
There's nowhere to hide for Katie Hopkins or George five-jobs Osborne. Donald Trump is recorded in a hotel and Alan Carr is sent to provide relief. Andrew Maxwell celebrates being European, Ellie Taylor condemns the possible loss of Neighbours and Pippa Evans is Dame Vera Lynn. Comic Relief Trustee Danny Sriskandarajah tells us how Comic Relief spends your donations and the audience donate their best jokes.
Broadcast details
- Date
- Friday 24th March 2017
- Time
- 6:30pm
- Channel
- BBC Radio 4
- Length
- 30 minutes
- Recorded
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- Thursday 23rd March 2017, 19:45 at BBC Radio Theatre
Repeats
Show past repeats
| Date | Time | Channel |
|---|---|---|
| Saturday 25th March 2017 | 12:30pm | Radio 4 |
| Monday 27th March 2017 | 11:00pm | Radio 4 Extra |
| Tuesday 28th March 2017 | 9:00am | Radio 4 Extra |
Cast & crew
| Steve Punt | Host / Presenter |
| Hugh Dennis | Host / Presenter |
| Danny Sriskandarajah | Guest |
| Ellie Taylor | Self |
| Andrew Maxwell | Self |
| Katy Brand | Self |
| Luke Kempner | Ensemble Actor |
| Pippa Evans | Ensemble Actor |
| Steve Punt | Writer |
| Hugh Dennis | Writer |
| Gareth Gwynn | Writer (Additional Material) |
| Pippa Evans | Writer |
| Ellie Taylor | Writer |
| Luke Kempner | Writer |
| Katy Brand | Writer |
| Andrew Maxwell | Writer |
| Liam Beirne | Writer (Additional Material) |
| Jenny Laville | Writer (Additional Material) |
| Daniel Hooper (as Dan Hooper) | Writer (Additional Material) |
| Katie Tyrrell | Producer |