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 51, Episode 5

This week we break out the commemorative china with Lucy Porter, explore Twitter panic with Kae Kurd and peek through the advent window with Flo & Joan. Plus an interview with Sunday Times Political Editor Tim Shipman.

Broadcast details

Date
Friday 1st December 2017
Time
6:30pm
Channel
BBC Radio 4
Length
30 minutes
Recorded
  • Thursday 30th November 2017, 19:45 at BBC Radio Theatre

Repeats

Show past repeats

Date Time Channel
Saturday 2nd December 2017 12:30pm Radio 4
Monday 4th December 2017 11:00pm Radio 4 Extra
Tuesday 5th December 2017 9:00am Radio 4 Extra

Cast & crew

Cast
Steve Punt Host / Presenter
Hugh Dennis Host / Presenter
Guest cast
Tim Shipman Guest
Lucy Porter Self
Kae Kurd Self
Nicola Dempsey (as Flo & Joan) Self
Rosie Dempsey (as Flo & Joan) Self
George Fouracres Ensemble Actor
Writing team
Steve Punt Writer
Hugh Dennis Writer
Jon Hunter Writer (Additional Material)
Lucy Porter Writer
Kae Kurd Writer
George Fouracres Writer
Alice Gregg Writer (Additional Material)
Jenny Laville Writer (Additional Material)
Laura Major Writer (Additional Material)
Production team
Adnan Ahmed Producer

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