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 6
Steve Punt and Hugh Dennis are joined by Ivo Graham, Daliso Chaponda, Pippa Evans and Luke Kempner to present the week in news through stand-up and sketches.
Further details
Malawian stand-up Daliso Chaponda explores Kim Jong Un's aversion to jibes about his weight. Ivo Graham offers his take on Pepsi's much maligned new advertising campaign. Pippa Evans sings an ode to Deliveroo's corporate speech and in the wake of Cadbury and Pepsi's PR disasters this week Public Relations Guru Trevor Morris talks to Steve and Hugh about what they could have done differently.
Broadcast details
- Date
- Friday 7th April 2017
- Time
- 6:30pm
- Channel
- BBC Radio 4
- Length
- 30 minutes
- Recorded
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- Thursday 6th April 2017, 19:45 at BBC Radio Theatre
Repeats
Show past repeats
| Date | Time | Channel |
|---|---|---|
| Saturday 8th April 2017 | 12:30pm | Radio 4 |
| Monday 10th April 2017 | 11:00pm | Radio 4 Extra |
| Tuesday 11th April 2017 | 9:00am | Radio 4 Extra |
Cast & crew
| Steve Punt | Host / Presenter |
| Hugh Dennis | Host / Presenter |
| Trevor Morris | Guest |
| Ivo Graham | Self |
| Daliso Chaponda | Self |
| Luke Kempner | Ensemble Actor |
| Pippa Evans | Ensemble Actor |
| Steve Punt | Writer |
| Hugh Dennis | Writer |
| Sarah Morgan | Writer (Additional Material) |
| Pippa Evans | Writer |
| Luke Kempner | Writer |
| Daliso Chaponda | Writer |
| Ivo Graham | Writer |
| Sarah Campbell | Writer (Additional Material) |
| Robin Morgan | Writer (Additional Material) |
| Jenny Collier | Writer (Additional Material) |
| Joe Nunnery | Producer |